Durasein
Durasein is a US manufacturer of 100% acrylic solid surface materials selling exclusively through a B2B channel of 149+ US fabricators and regional distributors across 55+ countries. It serves architects, designers, and commercial, healthcare, hospitality, and residential end markets via sheets, sinks, shower panels, adhesives, and custom color services.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1999
- HeadquartersRosedale, United States
- Headcount251–500
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Durasein does
Durasein is a US-based manufacturer of 100% acrylic solid surface materials, founded in 1999 and headquartered in Rosedale, Maryland, with US operations dating to 2005 and the Durasein brand launched in 2016. The company produces solid surface sheets (standard and wide-format up to 144 inches long), sinks, shower wall panels under the D.Splash sub-brand, color-matched methacrylate adhesives, and a custom color and pattern service called D.Lab. Its proprietary technology centers on a 100% acrylic formulation (two-thirds natural minerals, specifically alumina trihydrate from bauxite, plus one-third high-performance acrylic resin and pigments) with zero silica content, manufactured using proprietary robotic color dispensing and supported by CNC-based parametric 3D texturing through the Patternine collaboration. The company produces over 1.2 million sheets per year and sells in 55+ countries through 16 regional websites, a network of 149+ US fabricators, and international distributors.
Durasein's business model is exclusively B2B. It does not sell directly to end users; instead, samples are ordered through the company's websites or through the Material Bank marketplace, while full purchases flow through professional fabricators and distributors. Pricing is quote-based and undisclosed publicly, with revenue generated through one-time sales of sheets, sinks, shower panels, and adhesives, plus project-based custom color development via D.Lab. The go-to-motion is enterprise field sales supported by regional sales managers and specifications representatives targeting architects, designers, fabricators, and distributors. Marketing investments concentrate on specification channels: BIMsmith Revit content, CEU continuing education programs, trade shows (NeoCon, HCD Expo, NAFCD NBMDA), and design partnerships including a flagship collaboration with Zaha Hadid Architects.
The company serves commercial, healthcare, hospitality, education, retail, and residential end markets. Vertical segments include Healthcare, Workplace, Hospitality, Residential/Homeowners (all primary), plus Education and Retail as secondary segments. Persona-level segments include Architects & Designers, Fabricators, Distributors, and Millworkers. Differentiated certifications (NSF-51, Greenguard Gold, ISO 9001/14001/45001, IAPMO Z124, ICC-ES PMG Canada, REACH, RoHS, Kosher, LEED contribution, HPD, Declare, EPD, LBC Red List) and a flagship zero-silica formulation address safety and sustainability requirements in institutional procurement. The company is privately held with no disclosed parent, investors, or M&A activity, and operates with 251-500 employees.
Durasein firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Durasein
- Legal name
- Durasein
- Website
- https://durasein.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1999
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 251–500 employees
- Short description
- Durasein is a US manufacturer of 100% acrylic solid surface materials selling exclusively through a B2B channel of 149+ US fabricators and regional distributors across 55+ countries. It serves architects, designers, and commercial, healthcare, hospitality, and residential end markets via sheets, sinks, shower panels, adhesives, and custom color services.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Durasein industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Solid Surface Manufacturing
- NAICS
- Paint and Coating Manufacturing (325510), Adhesive Manufacturing (32552)
- SIC
- Plastic Material, Synth Resin/Rubber, Cellulos (No Glass) (2820)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Acrylics & Methacrylates (PMMA, Acrylic Resins) (IMAEANAG)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Coating & Adhesive Raw Materials (Resins, Additives, Solvents) (IMAEAGAK)
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Where Durasein is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Rosedale
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices2 records
Markets served
Durasein business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Solid Surface Sheets: Standard and wide format solid surface sheets sold through distributors and fabricators. Wide sheets are 1/2 inch x 60 inches x 144 inches, providing 2600 square inches per sheet.
- D.Splash Shower Systems: Complete shower wall panel systems including panels, trim pieces, and accessories. Available in 12 colors with full-width and half-width panel options.
- Sinks and Shapes: Pre-made solid surface sinks in various shapes (oval, round, rectangle) plus custom sink manufacturing. Also includes bathtubs and shower bases.
- Color-Matched Adhesives: Methacrylate-based adhesive that perfectly matches every color in Durasein's material library, sold in 250ml cartridges for professional seaming applications.
- Custom Color and Design Services (D.Lab): Custom color matching to any Pantone, experimental patterns, and unique creations through D.Lab. Subject to minimum order quantities and extended lead times.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | Standard solid surface sheets with over 50 color options |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | D.Splash shower panels available in 12 colors |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Color-matched adhesive cartridges |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels4 records
Marketing channels8 records
Durasein product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Durasein manufactures and sells premium 100% acrylic solid surface sheets, wide-format sheets, sinks, and shower wall panels composed of two-thirds natural minerals (alumina trihydrate) and one-third acrylic resin. The company sells exclusively through a B2B network of fabricators, distributors, and channel partners rather than direct to consumers. Supporting offerings include color-matched adhesives, custom color services via D.Lab, and parametric 3D texturing via Patternine.
Product overview
Durasein is a premium solid surface manufacturer offering a comprehensive product ecosystem centered on 100% acrylic solid surface material composed of two-thirds natural minerals and one-third acrylic resin. The core product portfolio includes Solid Surface Sheets (available in standard and wide formats up to 60" x 144"), Sinks in various shapes, and D.Splash Shower Panels for wet environments. Supporting products include Color-Matched Adhesives for seamless fabrication, the D.Lab Custom Colors service for bespoke color creation, and Patternine parametric 3D texturing for architectural applications. The Durasein Visualizer powered by Roomvo enables design visualization. With over 50 colors across seven collections (Timeless, Brilliant, Lively, Charming, Balanced, Rooted, Dreamy), Durasein serves commercial, healthcare, hospitality, education, retail, and residential markets across 55+ countries.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- D.Splash: Solid surface shower wall panels product line featuring 1/4 inch thick panels in various colors for seamless shower installations.
- D.Lab
- D.Fab
Products and services
- Solid Surface Sheets (Surfaces) Premium 100% acrylic solid surface sheets made from two-thirds natural minerals (alumina trihydrate) and one-third acrylic resin, available in 1/4" and 1/2" thickness up to 144" long, offered in 50+ colors across seven collections (Timeless, Brilliant, Lively, Charming, Balanced, Rooted, Dreamy). Sold to fabricators and distributors for use in commercial, healthcare, hospitality, and residential applications.
- Wide Sheets Extra-large solid surface sheets at 1/2" x 60" x 144", twice as wide as standard sheets, providing 2600 square inches per sheet for fewer seams in large installations. Available in Naturally, Luna, Naturale, and Bianca Sabbia patterns. Targeted at fabricators needing fewer seams on countertops, wall panels, and large surfaces.
- Solid Surface Sinks Solid surface sinks available in various shapes (Oval, Round, Rectangle) for bathroom and kitchen applications. Stock models include The Ansel, The Frida, The Euro, The Vincent, The Henri, and The Andy. Custom sink design and production available for special orders. Sold to fabricators and end customers through distributors.
- D.Splash Shower Panels 100% acrylic solid surface shower wall panels at 1/4" thickness, lightweight yet strong, with non-porous surface resisting moisture, mold, mildew, and bacteria. Available in 12 colors in two sizes: full-width (60" x 96") and half-width (36" x 96"). Includes trim and accessories such as soap dishes, corner cove trim, L trim, and dado trim. Targeted at residential and commercial shower installations.
- Color-Matched Adhesives Methacrylate-based adhesive designed for Durasein solid surface, producing strong durable bonds for seaming countertops, backsplashes, wall panels, and integral sinks. Color-matched to all Durasein colors, packaged in 250ml cartridges (10:1 ratio), each dispensing approximately 40 feet of 1/4" bead. Low-VOC and GREENGUARD Gold certified. Sold to fabricators for professional installation work.
- D.Lab Custom Color Service Custom color creation service through the D.Lab color mixology hub, offering collaboration to create one-of-a-kind colors and patterns. Can match any Pantone color or create entirely new colorways. Subject to minimum order quantities and extended lead times. Targeted at architects, designers, and brand owners needing differentiated or signature surface aesthetics.
- Patternine Parametric 3D Texturing Parametric 3D textured patterns for decorative wall cladding created through collaboration with Patternine founder Craig Woehrle, using CNC machining to carve complex designs into Durasein solid surface. Available in Flux, Hypnotic, and Kinetic collections for backlit wall panels, groovy furniture, and architectural feature applications. Targeted at architects and designers seeking unique sculptural surfaces.
Quantifiable outcome
- Can produce over 1.2 million sheets of solid surface per year
- +3 more outcomes
Companies that use Durasein
Customer profileNamed customers22 records
Segments10 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
Durasein technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration5 records
Feature4 records
Durasein partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
15 partnerships are on record, tiered core, regional, minor and flagship.
- CEU EventscoreOfficial partner hosting CEU learning courses for architects and designers. Courses cover Healthcare Design, ADA Requirements, Places for Learning, and Solid Surface Fundamentals.
- SwatchboxcoreNeoCon at Night partnership with Swatchbox x Durasein for industry events.
- BIMsmithcorePartnership to expand BIM resources to the European architecture and design community. Provides Revit content and BIM Library for product specification.
- Rugby Architectural Building ProductsregionalNew Northeast Alliance with Rugby Architectural Building Products for distribution in the Northeast US region.
- Next Generation Designer Resource in EuropeminorSupporting next generation designer resource in Europe.
- NZPG (New Zealand Panels Group)regionalWelcome NZPG to the Durasein family as distribution partner in New Zealand.
- Mercato PlaceminorBecoming Mercato Place's first material partner - design collaboration platform.
- Zaha Hadid ArchitectsflagshipDream big collaboration with Zaha Hadid Architects - one of the world's most prominent architectural firms.
- BIMsmith (Original Partnership)coreInitial partnership to help designers Build Better with Durasein and BIMsmith BIM resources.
- MortarrcoreMortarr and Durasein partner to support student design and showcase showrooms digitally.
- PanofranceregionalWelcome of new distributor Panofrance for European distribution.
- Mortarr (Classroom Partnership)minorMortarr in the Classroom powered by Durasein - supporting student design education.
- Patternine (Craig Woehrle)coreCollaboration with Patternine founder Craig Woehrle to machine parametric 3D designs into Durasein solid surface material. This enables CNC-carved mesmerizing patterns for backlit wall panels and furniture applications.
- Material BankcorePartnership to make ordering simpler, more personalized and efficient. Samples are available through Material Bank platform, including exclusive Patternine samples.
- Princeton Chemical Company (Join.It)coreRecommended adhesive partner Princeton Chemical Company produces Join.It adhesive that perfectly matches every color in Durasein's material library.
Scale indicators7 records
Recent moves9 records
Expansion highlights6 records
Durasein competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Meganite: Meganite is an established solid surface manufacturer offering comparable acrylic-based sheets for residential, commercial, and healthcare applications. Direct competitor to Durasein with similar mid-tier positioning and overlapping distributor and fabricator channels.
- LG Hausys (Hi-Macs): LG Hausys produces Hi-Macs, a premium acrylic solid surface directly competing with Durasein across global markets. Similar 100% acrylic composition, comparable color collections, comparable healthcare/commercial certifications—Hi-Macs is one of Durasein's closest head-to-head competitors in specification-driven projects.
- Krion (Porcelanosa Group): Krion is Porcelanosa's mineral compact solid surface brand offering comparable thermoformable, seamless surface products for kitchens, bathrooms, and commercial applications. Direct competitor to Durasein across European and international commercial and residential segments.
- Hanwha (Hanex): Hanwha's Hanex is a premium acrylic solid surface brand with strong presence in Asia-Pacific and growing distribution globally. Comparable to Durasein in product composition, target markets, and healthcare/commercial positioning.
- Aristech Surfaces (Avonite): Aristech manufactures Avonite Surfaces, a flexible solid surface line, plus the Studio Collection designed for healthcare and commercial markets. Direct competitor to Durasein in North American commercial and healthcare specifications with overlapping fabricator networks.
- Lotte Chemical (Staron): Lotte Chemical's Staron is a major premium acrylic solid surface brand with global distribution, comparable to Durasein in composition, color palette, and target markets. Competes directly with Durasein for commercial, healthcare, and residential specifications across the Americas, Europe, and Asia-Pacific.
Broad incumbents
- DuPont (Corian): DuPont invented solid surface with the Corian brand in 1967 and remains the category leader globally with the broadest product portfolio, deepest fabricator network, and most established brand equity. Directly comparable as the incumbent against which Durasein competes for premium specifications in healthcare, hospitality, and commercial projects.
- Wilsonart: Wilsonart is a major surfacing products company offering solid surface alongside laminates, quartz, and other engineered surfaces. While broader than Durasein, their solid surface line competes for the same commercial and healthcare specifications, often through overlapping distributors.
- Caesarstone: Caesarstone is a leading premium quartz surface manufacturer with strong consumer brand recognition and global distribution. While product category differs (quartz vs. acrylic solid surface), they compete directly for premium residential and commercial specifications where architects and homeowners choose between surface materials.
- Cosentino (Dekton, Silestone): Cosentino's Silestone (quartz) and Dekton (ultra-compact) products compete with Durasein at the premium end of countertops and surfaces, particularly in residential and commercial projects. While not solid surface, they represent the substitution threat that limits Durasein's premium TAM.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
Durasein social profiles
Digital presenceDurasein compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance15 records
Durasein financial estimates
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Valuation estimate
Durasein leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles1 record
Durasein funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Durasein M&A and investment
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Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Durasein
What does Durasein do?
Durasein manufactures and sells premium 100% acrylic solid surface sheets, wide-format sheets, sinks, and shower wall panels composed of two-thirds natural minerals (alumina trihydrate) and one-third acrylic resin. The company sells exclusively through a B2B network of fabricators, distributors, and channel partners rather than direct to consumers. Supporting offerings include color-matched adhesives, custom color services via D.Lab, and parametric 3D texturing via Patternine.
Is Durasein a public or private company?
Durasein is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was Durasein founded?
Durasein was founded in 1999. It employs 251 to 500 people.
Where is Durasein based?
Durasein is headquartered in Rosedale, United States, in the North America region.
How does Durasein make money?
Five revenue lines are on record. Solid Surface Sheets are the primary driver. The others are D.Splash Shower Systems, sinks and Shapes, color-Matched Adhesives and custom Color and Design Services (D.Lab).
Who are Durasein's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Meganite, LG Hausys (Hi-Macs), Krion (Porcelanosa Group), Hanwha (Hanex), Aristech Surfaces (Avonite) and Lotte Chemical (Staron). Broad incumbents are DuPont (Corian), Wilsonart, Caesarstone and Cosentino (Dekton, Silestone).
Does Durasein have an API?
No public API is recorded for Durasein.
What industry is Durasein in?
Durasein's product category is Solid Surface Manufacturing. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAEANAG, Acrylics & Methacrylates (PMMA, Acrylic Resins), with a secondary code of IMAEAGAK, Coating & Adhesive Raw Materials (Resins, Additives, Solvents). Its NAICS code is 325510 and its SIC code is 2820.