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
The U.S. Commerce Department issued a second preliminary anti-dumping decision in late 2012 in response to Chinese stainless steel drawn sinks. The determination was that Chinese manufacturers sold drawn stainless steel sinks in the United States at prices significantly below fair value, in violation of U.S.law and international trade rules. … Read more
Vance Industries introduced a patent-pending sink installation kit designed to simplify the flush-mounting of sinks (of all manufacturers) into laminate countertops. The adjustable hardware allows for fast and accurate leveling of the sink. Using this system, there is no need to cut and glue strips of particle board to secure the … Read more
Karran now offers a new version of its York sink – the “IO” (integrated overflow) version. Suitable for commercial projects, the bowl has a 50-year warranty and is guaranteed to not stain or thermal crack. It is seamlessly undermountable in laminate and solid surface. Fabricators only need to drill the ½-in. … Read more