By Katherine Gifford of Moraware Many of you already know that a growing shop comes with a few growing pains. As more business comes in, your current process (and head) becomes strained. What once worked smoothly, starts to break down. Important details get missed, customers are upset, and the stress is at an all-time high. This is […]
By Katherine Gifford of Moraware Over the last 18+ years, we’ve had many amazing opportunities to visit countertop shops. Whether it’s through a tour associated with an industry event or visiting our own awesome customers, we’re always happy to see just how creative fabricators are getting with the way they run their businesses. These visits […]
Safe + Sound Week is a nationwide event held each August that recognizes the successes of workplace health and safety programs and offers information and ideas on how to keep America’s workers safe. This year OSHA invites companies to participate August 9-15. Successful safety and health programs can proactively identify and manage workplace hazards before […]
by Katherine Gifford of Moraware It’s too easy to deprioritize customer service when you’re overworked and you don’t have a large enough team to step in and help. And given today’s market, when the jobs are rolling in with little effort, it’s hardly motivating to put extra work into a part of your business that […]
By Katherine Gifford of Moraware “I am finally able to leave work and go spend time with my family!” An actual countertop fabricator said that. A few years ago Moraware asked its users how software has helped their business, and their quality of life. The answers were overwhelmingly about the time they were able to […]
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Posted on 21 September 2021
The Natural Stone Institute has announced that a new CEU course entitled Natural Stone Countertops: Considerations for Kitchen and Bath Applications is credit-approved and ready for presentation. Natural Stone Countertops offers an overview of several natural stone choices, with a focus on setting consumer expectations for their performance. Knowledge of fabrication, installation and proper stone […] Continue reading this countertop info
Posted on 20 September 2021
NeoCon 2021 is scheduled to take place October 4-6, 2021 at theMART in Chicago, Ill. This year’s NeoCon will center around the timely theme of “Design Anew” and provide the much anticipated opportunity for the commercial design community to gather together once again. The show will offer new product launches from 500 leading and emerging […] Continue reading this countertop info
Posted on 17 September 2021
Marza Subway Tiles from MSI feature a striking blend of tones that are a one-of-a-kind addition to any kitchen backsplash, shower surround, or accent wall. Marza ceramic tiles are available in four colors: Aqua, Cobalt, Pearl and Rust. Earthy brown tones, blues and greens, creamy whites, gold, bronze, copper and grays with a glossy finish […] Continue reading this countertop info
Posted on 16 September 2021
While several adhesive suppliers announced multiple price increases over the course of the year, some totaling in excess of 11 percent, Princeton Chemical has refused to raise prices on its Join.It Surfacing Adhesive. Raw material costs have increased, but Princeton Chemical’s unique online ordering system and determination to maintain product in stock and ready to […] Continue reading this countertop info
Posted on 15 September 2021
By Katherine Gifford of Moraware Many of you already know that a growing shop comes with a few growing pains. As more business comes in, your current process (and head) becomes strained. What once worked smoothly, starts to break down. Important details get missed, customers are upset, and the stress is at an all-time high. This is […] Continue reading this countertop info
Posted on 14 September 2021
Porcelain is a strong and scratch-resistant surface. But, it is possible for an object with equal or greater hardness to scratch it during use. Cookware and plates that drag on the countertop can scratch it. This video from Chemical Concepts demonstrates how to repair scratches in porcelain countertops using SurfaceRenu Scratch Repair System. You may […] Continue reading this countertop info
Posted on 13 September 2021
Continental Cut Stone in Florence, Texas has earned certification to the Natural Stone Sustainability Standard. The company has achieved Gold status for their quarry, which extracts Cordova Cream limestone, Cordova Shell limestone, and Silver status for their fabrication facility. Rob Teel, President of Continental Cut Stone commented, “It has been a goal of mine to […] Continue reading this countertop info
Posted on 07 September 2021
LATICRETE® STONETECH® offers a complete range of professional grade, surface care solutions designed to protect, clean and transform stone, tile, masonry and grout surfaces. Laticrete has partnered with Microban® to upgrade select Stonetech sealers and cleaners with antimicrobial technology. According to the company the water based sealers now offer stain protection and inhibit the growth […] Continue reading this countertop info
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