Dye Sublimation Process in Solid Surface Using Vacuum Press

This video, produced by Global Vacuum Presses, shows the dye sublimation process in solid surface. Basically, dye sublimation allows any image or graphic to be transferred onto solid surface through a heat and compression transfer process. Dye sublimation generally uses a water-based ink that will convert from a solid to … Read more

Granite Countertops Gone Bad – Very Bad

We have all seen the cheap granite countertop signs along the roadside and have heard about poor workmanship, but this video shows granite at its worst. After seeing this video, it is very hard to believe that a customer would find this acceptable, and even more difficult to believe that … Read more

Video: Undermounting a Karran Sink to a Laminate Countertop

Here’s another great video by L.E. Smith, a large fabricator of laminate and solid surface, showing the process for undermounting a Karran sink to a laminate countertop. The step-by-step process walks viewers completely through the process.   Although there is no sound in this video, it does explain each step … Read more

How to Acid Stain a Concrete Sink

This video, produced by Expressions Ltd., shows the process of acid staining a concrete sink from beginning to end. The process produces a ‘mottled’ effect that is actually pretty cool looking. For concrete countertop fabricators this instructional video is worth a watch.