Dekton by Cosentino and other compact surfaces are becoming more popular since they hit the market and the category is predicted to continue to grow. While there is a learning curve to fabricating the material, it is growing in demand. But, just how is this product made? This video produced … Read more
Vox , a sort of video guide to a variety of subjects, takes a look at countertops and what drives trends, particularly with a focus on granite. While the video makes an argument that granite may be “overrated,” we here at CountertopResource.com do not necessarily share that position, but do recognize … Read more
As has become a tradition here, we always seek out something strange and unique for our April video post, and this year is no different. This has to be one of the strangest “sink” videos we have come across. While it doesn’t seem to make a lot of sense and … Read more
This video put out by RR Design depicts 55 different and interesting ideas for bathroom countertops that go well beyond the typical vanity. Not only does it show a variety of colors, sizes, shapes and edge profiles, but it also displays numerous materials. Regardless of material, the bathroom can be … Read more
This short video, put out by Maxwell Counters, shared their method for helping to improve the use of “overstock” slab material that had previously just been taking up space. While the concept is relatively simple, it seems to have made a major difference in the ease at which they can … Read more
This video, produced by Universal Marble & Granite provides a good list of considerations that should be discussed with customers when they are selecting what materials to use for their countertop needs. It discusses a variety of options, from granite and natural stones to solid surface to quartz surfacing, stainless … Read more
While Top Porzelanik Barcelona (TPB) is not yet a common compact surfacing material in the United States, this video shows the durability of the product and, in general, the product category. You may also be interested in this video on fabricating Compact Surfaces.
This video, which was put out by marble.com, starts off a little promotional, but really digs into the subject of edge profiles. Running almost 9 minutes long, the video covers a ton of different edge options, which are more popular in what parts of the country, what kind of tooling … Read more
While this video, produced by Laminam, starts off looking like a commercial for a restaurant with a chef making pasta and such, it soon becomes apparent it is a demonstration of how the company’s ceramic compact material performs under heavy use conditions. The material is subject to cutting and chopping, … Read more
This video, produced and offered by Neolith by TheSize, takes a relatively deep look at fabricating ultra-compact/compact surfaces. It discusses the types of equipment that can be used, as well as the blades and tooling required. This information includes CNC machining, waterjet cutting and even the use of hand tools, … Read more