Colt Industries held a live via the Internet press conference on Dec. 8, announcing that it had cut ties with DuPont regarding distribution of Corian solid surface and Zodiaq quartz surfacing. It is unsure how this major shake-up in the solid surface and quartz industry will play out, but Colt … Read more
Earlier this year DuPont finally launched its line of DeepColor Corian solid surface after teasing it for more than a year. Billed by the company as “deeper, darker, more lustrous and durable,” the idea behind the patent-pending DeepColor technoogy was to deliver greater depth of color and improved durability over … Read more
Earlier this year DuPont finally launched its line of DeepColor Corian solid surface after teasing it for more than a year. Billed by the company as “deeper, darker, more lustrous and durable,” the idea behind the patent-pending DeepColor technoogy was to deliver greater depth of color and improved durability over … Read more
Here’s a cool video that features the technology DuPont is working on for its Corian solid surface that it was showcasing at the recent Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS) in Las Vegas. DuPont has joined the Power Matters Alliance (PMA) and is working with other PMA members on wireless … Read more
Jim and Georgann Garver, owners of GW Surfaces in Ventura, Calif., attribute their success to keeping a close eye on every aspect of the business and new industry trends. In addition, they note that a willingness to change the business as new trends and circumstances dictate is essential in long-term … Read more
Here is a video that shows the complete steps from beginning to ending on how to repair a solid surface countertop. While there are numerous methods for doing this, this is one interesting way. This video was shared by Nurlex Fabrication in the United Kingdom, and shows a pretty complex … Read more
We looked long and hard to try to find a video that shows how solid surface is made, however it seems the industry is relatively tight-lipped about the process. Other than a few Chinese videos with no narrative showing minor aspects of manufacturing, there is very little out there. However, … Read more
C.H. Briggs Company, distributor of interior and specialty building products, opened a new 28,000-sq.-ft. warehouse and distribution center in Norcross, Georgia. The Norcross facility will stock and ship DuPont Corian solid surface and Zodiaq quartz surfacing sheet products and accessories. “Our decision to expand is the result of continued strong … Read more
While solid surface material is not as hard as some of its counterparts (granite, quartz surfacing), one of its selling points has always been its renewability. Anyone familiar with the material knows that if it is damaged, it can be repaired, usually to where the damaged area cannot be detected … Read more
DuPont introduced nine new colors of solid surface and three new colors of quartz surfacing as 2013 additions to the product lines. The new Corian colors are: Whipped Cream, with light sliver micas accenting rich and creamy veining; Seafoam, with frosted, frothy textures accenting tonal veining and natural white color; … Read more
