M S International, Inc. (MSI), an importer and distributor of natural stone and porcelain for countertop and flooring applications, has significantly expanded its operations in the Northeast. The newly constructed addition includes an additional 35,000 square feet of warehouse space dedicated to slab inventory. The slab distribution facility now totals 110,000 … Read more
The National Remodeling Foundation (NRF) has established a starter fund to rebuild homes along the East Coast devastated by Hurricane Sandy and is currently accepting donations of money and building materials to assist in the relief effort. Individuals and organizations are already contributing to the relief fund, including Masonite Doors, … Read more
Integra Adhesives is launching a unique online color match guide for natural stone. The new Web page, at www.integra-adhesives.com/stonecollection/, allows fabricators to visually see more than 180 samples of natural stone, matched with one of the 15 Natural Stone adhesive colors that are part of Integra Optics collection. The colors are … Read more
The International Surface Fabricators Association (ISFA) has named industry veteran Chuck Sawyer to the position of Executive Director of the industry trade association for the surfacing industry. Chuck has been part of the surfacing industry since 1974, originally owning fabrication shops in Cincinnati and Pittsburgh. One of the first DuPont … Read more
After over a year of research and development, Glue Warehouse is now shipping a new Seam-it™ adhesive formula that cures faster and is designed to meet the challenges of bonding to granite and quartz surfaces. Fabricators of solid surface, quartz and granite will benefit from the next generation of adhesive … Read more
Fishstone, a supplier of equipment for the concrete countertop industry, is now offering a new line of mixers by Imer. This line includes three models: the Mini-Mix 60 Vertical Shaft Mixer; the Mortarman 120 Vertical Shaft Mixer; and the Mortarman 360 Vertical Shaft Mixer. The Mini-Mix is a 14-gallon vertical … Read more
The National Center for Sustainability Standards (NCSS), a part of NSF International (formerly the National Sanitation Foundation) is beginning development of a Product Category Rule (PCR) for residential countertops in accordance with ISO 14025. The rule will cover natural stone, solid surface, engineered stone, high pressure laminate and recycled materials. … Read more
Beginning Nov. 1, Formica Corporation started selling its solid surface material directly to fabricators in select areas. According to a release by the company, fabricators in Ohio, Indiana, West Virginia and Kentucky, as well as to partners in parts of Pennsylvania and Illinois were among those included in this direct distribution program. Dubbed … Read more
WilsonArt is adding two new designs to its HD laminate collection inspired by Brazilian granite. Winter Carnival and Summer Carnival – these new additions – include large-scale elements, exquisite veining and striking colorations. Winter Carnival includes dynamic colors in rich red-brown with accents in cool grey. Its counterpart, Summer Carnival is golden-toned … Read more
Here is an insightful video by fixmycabinet.com that offers a couple of tips when bending laminate around the radius edge of a countertop. We’d love to hear if others use this same method or if they have any other tips to offer.