BCI materials -vs- market alternatives (data obtain from CHAT)
Material
Cost
Durability
Maintenace
Notes
Acrylic (BCI)
Mid
High, non-porous
Very Low
Seamless, wide color range
Solid Surface
(BCI)
High
Very high, non-porous
Very Low
Premium look
Fiberglass
Low
Low, gel coating can
Moderate
Budget entry level option
breakdown, staining
PVC
Low
Flexalbe, soft, dentable
Low
Less color range, “more plasticky”
Cultured
Mid-
Good, gel coat can chip,
Moderate
Stone look at lower cost
Marble
High
discolorization
Ceramic Tile
Mid-
High, but grout fails
High
Mold / mildew risk at grout lines
High
(grout sealing)