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.
U.S. Surface Warehouse has added 2 new colors to its line of Livingstone Solid Surface countertop and surfacing material. Sold directly to fabricators, the two new colors are Coral Quartz (pictured here) and Dakota. These two new colors add to the more than 30 colors the company offers, along with sinks, … Read more
Fletcher Building’s Laminates & Panels Division, which consists of 20 manufacturing facilities around the globe – including the Formica Group of companies, has named Paul Zuckerman chief executive – laminates and panels. In his new role, Zucerman will continue to pursue synergies between global operations in the areas of product … Read more
SureCrete Design is now offering a full line of 10 terrazzo concrete designs that utilize the company’s Xtreme Series Terrazzo Mix. This high early-strength cement casting product allows for a 150 percent load of recycled aggregates. Each terrazzo color uses both post-consumer and post-industrial materials, allowing it to offer multiple … Read more
Eos Surfaces Cupron-enhanced solid surface product has been confirmed by the EPA to kill 99.9 percent of bacteria, according to a joint release by Eos and Cupron. Cupron Enhanced EOS solid surface has received the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) approval to make a Public Health Claim that the copper-enhanced material … Read more
Cambria, producer of natural quartz surfaces largely for countertop applications, and Benjamin Moore have joined forces to provide designer recommended combinations to simplify the selection process. Embracing the harmony between Cambria’s design palette and Benjamin Moore’s paint colors, every Cambria design is now paired with four designer-selected Benjamin Moore hues. … Read more
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This video, by Tigpro, is a bit promotional, but it shows the process of creating a stainless steel countertop, which I’ve never seen before. It goes through the selection of material, cutting (shears), bending (press brake), welding of integral stainless steel sink (TIG welding), creation of the wooden substrate (very … Read more
