Improving Housing Market Bodes Well for Countertop Industry

Far from an optimist, particularly facing what is now being termed as “The Great Recession,” I have to say all of the signs are pointing to a more robust housing market in the works, which ultimately bodes well for the countertop industry. And it’s about time! According to an article … Read more

Radianz Quartz Surfacing Fabrication Video

Here is an instructional video put out by Salvo Corp., a South African material distributor of Samsung Radianz quartz surfacing (in and of itself quite interesting). This 8-1/2 minute video covers quite a few topics, including material handling and storage, sawing, seaming, edge lamination, polishing, CNC sink cut-outs, radius requirements, … Read more

Great Insight For Specifying Tile, Stone

If you work in the commercial arena – whether fabricator or specifier – there is a great article I ran across that you should check out. It’s entitled “Good Specs Mean Good Tile and Stone Installations” and can be found here. The article ran in the December issue of the … Read more

Laminate Video Showing Bevel Edge Using Microwave Heating

Here is a great instructional countertop video related to laminate countertop fabrication. This one is put out by laminate giant LE Smith in Indiana, which shows how they put a beveled edge onto their laminate tops. One interesting aspect is the use of microwaves as a heating element to activate … Read more

NKBA Survey Shows Suprising Trends

A report was recently published on the Woodworking Network website issued by the National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA) that outlines the results of a survey of its members. The survey sought out the top trends in kitchens and baths, and some of the findings were a bit surprising. Among those … Read more

Does ‘Natural’ Really Matter?

In the not-too-distant past, I heard a presenter question whether it is really accurate to use the term “natural stone” anymore. He pointed out that a huge number of stone slabs coming into the United States are altered in one way or another – via resination or by the use … Read more

Great Informational Outlet for Concrete Countertops

We ran across a great resource for those thinking of installing concrete countertops, or just want to know more about the options, at ConcreteNetwork.com . They have a series of highly informative articles about concrete countertops. This informational website has something for everyone interested in concrete counters, whether you are a fabricator, designer … 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