Profile: United Marble Fabricators Knows Its Clientele, Where to Look, and How to Please Them

United Marble Fabricators (UMF) focuses on custom stone and tile work for high-end homes in the Boston area, and works to get involved with architects and design firms early in the process. Its typical customers are professionals that may not have much time, but know what they want and count … Read more

3 Myths about Sealing Granite and Marble

By Ryan Burden, CountertopSpecialty.com The topic of sealing granite and marble countertops, floor tile or any natural stone surface invariably creates questions, concerns and confusion in the minds of consumers, homeowners and sometimes even those working in the stone industry. Honestly, it’s no surprise when misleading, incomplete, conflicting, or incorrect … Read more

Five Valuable Advertising Tips

Advertising is one of the most important aspects of a successful business. And if you are selling countertops directly to the public, you should consider how you are going to reach them. Of course, the advertising must be backed up with a quality product and friendly, reliable service, but if … Read more

Benefits and Risks of Cloud ERP Software

The cloud has finally emerged as a viable option for businesses when it comes to data, webhosting and enterprise server solutions, but many business owners are hesitant when it comes to adopting this technology. One of the types of software that is now becoming popular in business cloud hosting is … Read more

Granite: Dispelling the Myths

by Frederick M. Hueston, Ph.D. Recently, there have been newspaper articles and news on TV that are putting out false information about granite. “Do not use granite,” one outlet implored. “It is dangerous and can harm you,” stated another. “Granite emits radon, and it can also harbor bacteria,” said others. … Read more

Surfaces and Sustainability in the Home

  More and more people are choosing to go green and live as sustainable a life as possible, and one primary way to achieve this is to invest in a sustainable home. Maintaining a home includes many interconnected facets. How food and water is brought into the home can affect … Read more

University of San Francisco Case Study: A look at the usage of the Avonite Wet Wall System

In fall of 2011, first-year students selected to live in Phelan Residence Hall were welcomed by a long-awaited change. As the oldest operating hall on campus since 1955, it’s one of the most popular for young student placement, but was also one of the most unlivable. The most anticipated renovation … Read more

Utilizing Granite, Quartz and Solid Surface Repair Services

Many countertop owners are surprised to learn that damage to granite, quartz and solid surface countertops can be repaired, often without having to remove and reinstall them. While fabricators are aware that these repairs are possible, the work may require some of their best employees, and it detracts from the … Read more

Label Printers for Fabricators

Label printers can be an important piece of hardware for manufacturers and large or commercial fabricators. Labeling prevents mishaps and mix-ups, and it makes it simple to sort and categorize both stock and finished product. Labeling can be part of a countertop fabricators inventory process, to help identify brands, colors … Read more

Welcome to CountertopResource.com

Welcome to CountertopResource.com, your source for useful information related to countertops and countertop fabrication. In the coming months, you will see the information available on this site grow to offer you the most informational, in-depth resource for those interested in countertops and the countertop industry. While our main focus is … Read more