Eos Surfaces Adds 2 New GEOS Colors

Eos Surfaces added  two new colors to its GEOS Recycled Glass Surface line. Juneau is a bright, jewel-toned turquoise and Rincon is a mosaic of olive, rust and light blue in a sand-hued base. Equally friendly to the fabricator as it is to the environment, GEOS is NSF, Green Circle … Read more

Soapstone: ‘Original’ Stone Countertops Getting Hotter with Chefs and Designers

Soapstone is often referred to as “the original stone countertop.” This is because soapstone deposits were first formed up to 400 million years ago, and these deposits are located in all corners of the globe. Soapstone has been used for thousands of years by cultures of all types as cookware, … Read more

NSF Seeking Volunteers for Sustainable Countertop Committee

The National Center for Sustainability Standards (NCSS), a part of NSF International (formerly the National Sanitation Foundation) is beginning development of a Product Category Rule (PCR) for residential countertops in accordance with ISO 14025. The rule will cover natural stone, solid surface, engineered stone, high pressure laminate and recycled materials. … Read more

Formica Begins Selling Solid Surface Direct To Fabricators

Beginning Nov. 1, Formica Corporation started selling its solid surface material directly to fabricators in select areas. According to a release by the company, fabricators in Ohio, Indiana, West Virginia and Kentucky, as well as to partners in parts of Pennsylvania and Illinois were among those included in this direct distribution program. Dubbed … Read more

Tips For Bending Laminate Around Radius Edges

Here is an insightful video by fixmycabinet.com that offers a couple of tips when bending laminate around the radius edge of a countertop. We’d love to hear if others use this same method or if they have any other tips to offer.  

Formica Announces New Chief Executive of Laminate Division

Fletcher Building’s Laminates & Panels Division, which consists of 20 manufacturing facilities around the globe – including the Formica Group of companies, has named Paul Zuckerman chief executive – laminates and panels. In his new role, Zucerman will continue to pursue synergies between global operations in the areas of product … Read more

SureCrete Design Offers 10 Terrazzo Concrete Designs

SureCrete Design is now offering a full line of 10 terrazzo concrete designs that utilize the company’s Xtreme Series Terrazzo Mix. This high early-strength cement casting product allows for a 150 percent load of recycled aggregates.  Each terrazzo color uses both post-consumer and post-industrial materials, allowing it to offer multiple … Read more

Silestone Quartz Partners with Poggenpohl

Silestone by Cosentino, producer of quartz surfacing, announces a new partnership with Poggenpohl, a worldwide German kitchen brand, by becoming the exclusive quartz surfacing material on display at all Poggenpohl Corporate showrooms nationwide. To kick-off the partnership, Poggenpohl’s top designers and showroom managers were recently invited to visit the Cosentino … Read more

Abet Laminati Offers Compact Grade Panels

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

Welcome to CountertopResource.com

Welcome to CountertopResource.com, your source for useful information related to countertops and countertop fabrication. In the coming months, you will see the information available on this site grow to offer you the most informational, in-depth resource for those interested in countertops and the countertop industry. While our main focus is … Read more