How cost-effective are epoxy resin countertops?

Epoxy countertops provide some of the best value for the cost. Epoxy counters are mid-tier in terms of cost, while being one of the most well-rounded laboratory work surfaces available. When it comes to multipurpose use, epoxy counters are the best possible choice for labs on a budget. There is a lower overall cost for epoxy counters compared to specialized counter materials.

How long do epoxy resin countertops last?

Epoxy resin countertops can easily last 10+ years with proper care. Overall, epoxy counters have very high durability.

Do epoxy resin countertops stain?

Epoxy countertops will stain if spills are not adequately cleaned up. For this reason, black is the preferred color for epoxy countertops in laboratory settings.

Healthcare Laboratory Furniture Outfitter

Global Supplier of Medical Lab Benches, Furnishings & Fixtures

The most comprehensive catalog of medical lab furnishings and fixtures can be found at PSA Laboratory Furniture, so get in contact with us to start designing a new medical lab today. By relying on the world's most reliable outfitter of laboratory furniture, you can provide your healthcare team with the workspace they need to be successful.

Laboratory Designers Work Across the United States and the World

Based out of the Midwest, we provide everything from the initial design to the final installation and equipment testing. Medical labs we’ve worked within the United States include:

North Western Memorial Hospital, Chicago, IL
Loreto Hospital, Chicago, IL
Fresenius Kabi, Lake Zurich, IL
Sage Products Inc., Cary, IL
Care Fusion, Vernon Hills, IL
North Star Medical Radioisotopes, Beloit, WI
Wheaton Franciscan Medical Center, Franklin, WI
Stryker, Fremont, CA
Baxter Health Care, Los Angeles, CA
Ayass Lung Clinic & Sleep Center, Frisco, TX
Xenex Disinfection Services, San Antonio, TX
Triclinic Labs, Lafayette, IN
Los Alamos Medical Center, Los Alamos, NM
Mount Sinai School of Medicine, New York City, NY

We’ve also designed and installed medical labs in Europe, Africa, Asia, Oceania, and the Americas. Our American-made lab furniture is available for delivery and installation anywhere in the world. Ask about our global experience today!

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Medical Lab Equipment and furnishing for hospitals and healthcare institutions

Affordable, Flexible Lab Workstations for Greater Mobility

Whether you are conducting daily blood tests, biomedical research, or you're studying the properties of cancer, equipping your healthcare lab with the best lab apparatuses will give you an upper hand in your work. Our team has played a key role in supplying healthcare specialists with adaptable lab systems to make rearranging furniture as safe as possible. Our rolling tables and benches can be moved to set up new workstation configurations for all your lab’s employees.

Classic Healthcare Labs Designed with Dependable Safety Fixtures

Consider adding the finishing touch of wood lab benches and casework. PSA Laboratory Furniture is one of the world's most comprehensive suppliers and outfitter of oak, maple, and cherry hardwood furniture for healthcare labs.

Our wide selection of fixtures and standard color options lets you build your laboratory exactly how you want it to look.

Check out our lab furniture before & after photo gallery to see how different casework and fixtures improve labs around the world.

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American-Made Lab Furnishing Installed Internationally

The Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments set by the Center for Disease Control places federal standards on all medical testing facilities dealing with human diagnosis. You need the best equipment and furnishing to meet CLIA law and regulations.

CLIA certificate types:

Certificate of Compliance
Certificate of Accreditation
Certificate of Waiver
Certificate of Registration
Certificate of Provider Performed Microscopy (PPM)

PSA Laboratory Furniture handles each of the labs we construct from conceptualization to safety certification, no need for a middle man. Our helpful laboratory services cover:

As one of the most experienced outfitters of lab furnishings, fixtures, and furniture in the world, we know what it takes to efficiently build a healthcare lab successfully. Contact PSA Laboratory Furniture today to have your healthcare lab designed, installed, and certified with little to no effort on your part.

Request a quote on a healthcare lab design from PSA Laboratory Furniture today.

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Sterile Counter Materials for Medical Labs: Steel, Epoxy Resin, and More

Sterile countertop materials are available in abundance at PSA Laboratory Furniture. Outfit your healthcare lab with a number of counters made from epoxy or phenolic resin, stainless steel, or a mixture of high pressure laminate. Although we take great pride in all of our quality constructed healthcare countertops, you may decide one is better suited for the type of work and research you perform:

Countertop Resistance and Cost Ratings

	Epoxy Resin	Phenolic Resin	Stainless Steel
Price Range	$$ - $$$	$$ - $$$	$$$ - $$$$
Applications	Varies	Varies	Selective
Material Overview	Sleek black surface that is generally durable and resistant to most lab environments.	Highly resistant, lightweight surface that is durable in most lab environments.	Premium option for durability, damage resistance and functionality.
Easily cleaned & maintained?	Yes	Yes	Yes
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Impact	. . .	. . .	. . .
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Bacteria	. . .	. . .	. . .

	Butcher Block	Laminate
Price Range	$$ - $$$	$ - $$
Applications	Selective	Selective
Material Overview	Aesthetically appealing surface that can burn & scratch easily, can be repaired.	A cost-effective surface that can burn & scratch, but is mostly stain-resistant.
Easily cleaned & maintained?	No	No
Resistant To:
Chemicals	. . .	. . .
Abrasions	. . .	. . .
Heat	. . .	. . .
Impact	. . .	. . .
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Each counter material has specific advantages. Ask our experts which is best suited for your lab. For example, our stainless steel workbenches can support thousands of pounds at a time and guarantee durability through years of vigorous use.

Lab Setups & Safety Equipment for Any Industry

Contact us with the needs of your application and we'll help get you set up with the furniture, fume extraction and safety infrastructure that will be the best fit.

We've worked in industries like: