This video shows how one company, Rembrandt Countertops, repairs a granite slab. It actually looks like they are joining two pieces of similar granite, but they call it a repair, so it is probably safe to assume this is their repair technique. One thing of note is that this is a black … Read more
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
Here is another great video, this one posted by Sterling Surfaces – a fabrication outfit in Massachusetts that is well known for its 3-D thermoforming capabilities – depicting the creation of a complex solid surface desk. The desk was made out of LG HI-MACS for the product’s owner LG Hausys, … Read more
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
Rockler Woodworking and Hardware has introduced a redesigned line of router tables. The new designs feature a bright white table color, added accessory tracks, dust port and translucent bit guard to deliver maximum precision, ease of use and safety for all router table operations. The High Pressure Laminate (HPL), Pro … Read more
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
The International Surface Fabricators Association (ISFA) announced the nominees for its annual awards. The ISFA awards are chosen by association members, and given to those in the industry who have distinguished themselves through creativity, innovative contributions to the industry, public service or other noteworthy activities. The winners will be announced … Read more
On Tuesday, August 21, The International Surface Fabricators Association (ISFA) together with the International Woodworking Machinery and Furniture Supply Fair (IWF), will hold a full-day, in-depth countertop symposium titled “Exploring Countertop Options: Turning Opportunity into Profit.” The event takes place in conjunction with IWF at the Georgia World Congress Center … Read more
