Fabricator Profile: Ultimate Granite Surfaces

Ultimate Granite Surfaces is one of the most successful suppliers of natural stone countertops and tabletops in Western Pennsylvania. Although granite is a specialty, the company fabricates and installs a full range of natural and engineered stone, including quartz surfacing, marble, onyx, soapstone and travertine. Chris Morrow and his father … Read more

Fabricator Profile: Ultimate Granite Surfaces

Ultimate Granite Surfaces is one of the most successful suppliers of natural stone countertops and tabletops in Western Pennsylvania. Although granite is a specialty, the company fabricates and installs a full range of natural and engineered stone, including quartz surfacing, marble, onyx, soapstone and travertine. Chris Morrow and his father … Read more

SLABlite Backlighting Installation

We recently became aware of this excellent video depicting the installation of SLABlite backlighting panels from Tylerco. Backlighting countertops may be a growing trend in kitchen countertops, but videos detailing installation are still rare. This particular video was produced by a homeowner rather than a professional contractor, and the installation … Read more

Integra Adhesives Launches Color Matching SmartPhone App

Integra Adhesives launched a Smartphone App for iOS and Android that is a reference tool to select appropriate adhesive colors from Integra. It allows fabricators to pull the company’s entire collection of color reference charts, whether online or off-line, for quick reference anytime, anywhere. It also shows images of more … Read more

Integra Adhesives Launches Color Matching SmartPhone App

Integra Adhesives launched a Smartphone App for iOS and Android that is a reference tool to select appropriate adhesive colors from Integra. It allows fabricators to pull the company’s entire collection of color reference charts, whether online or off-line, for quick reference anytime, anywhere. It also shows images of more … Read more

Coverings Calls for Submissions for 2015 Coverings Installation & Design (CID) Awards

Coverings has called for submissions to its 2015 Coverings Installation & Design (CID) Awards, honoring the most superior designs and installations of tile and stone. Available to architects, designers, builders, contractors, distributors, retailers and installers, the CID Awards celebrate creativity and technical prowess in the use of tile and stone … Read more

Coverings Calls for Submissions for 2015 Coverings Installation & Design (CID) Awards

Coverings has called for submissions to its 2015 Coverings Installation & Design (CID) Awards, honoring the most superior designs and installations of tile and stone. Available to architects, designers, builders, contractors, distributors, retailers and installers, the CID Awards celebrate creativity and technical prowess in the use of tile and stone … Read more

MIA Fabricator Benchmarking Survey Deadline Extended

The Marble Institute of America (MIA) has extended the deadline for participating in its annual Fabricator Benchmarking Survey. The new deadline to participate is December 15, and those interested may get more information or participate in the survey HERE. Participants will receive financial benchmarks and metrics for their business in … Read more

MIA Fabricator Benchmarking Survey Deadline Extended

The Marble Institute of America (MIA) has extended the deadline for participating in its annual Fabricator Benchmarking Survey. The new deadline to participate is December 15, and those interested may get more information or participate in the survey HERE. Participants will receive financial benchmarks and metrics for their business in … Read more

Is the Granite Countertop Boom at an End?

While both fabricators and contractors are still reporting robust sales of granite countertops, several media outlets say that granite may be on the way out. While I am not certainly not sold on this prediction, if true, it could mean declines in sales for fabricators dealing solely or primarily in … Read more