Here is a great instructional countertop video related to laminate countertop fabrication. This one is put out by laminate giant LE Smith in Indiana, which shows how they put a beveled edge onto their laminate tops. One interesting aspect is the use of microwaves as a heating element to activate … Read more
Abet Laminati offers the Stratifico line of compact grade panels, a self-supporting, double-faced laminate that is 12 mm (about half an inch) thick. This Stratifico is a decorative, high-pressure laminate that can be used for a variety of applications, including countertops, backsplashes, furniture, partitions, etc. It is available in more … Read more
Clayton, Dubilier & Rice (CD&R) and Illinois Tool Works Inc. (ITW) have formed an agreement under which ITW’s Decorative Surfaces business will become a new, independent company operating as Wilsonart International Holdings, LLC. A fund managed by CD&R will invest $395 million in the new freestanding business to acquire a … Read more
Wilsonart International offers several new patterns, including abstracts, solids, woodgrains, stones and new pure metals as part of its 2012 Contract Collection of laminates. The collection also includes a “Soft Grain” finish that provides an abstracted matte wood tick to a variety of designs. The collection includes nine colors in the Woodgrains … Read more