As more fabricators enter the concrete countertop industry, standards help ensure that their work meets the level of quality produced by...

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I started working with solid surface in 1982. I’m not sure if we were even called fabricators back then but life seemed pretty simple.  There were limited color choices and joint adhesive was in its infancy.  It was kind of like living in the...

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All new manufacturer directory is the most comprehensive listing of virtually all countertop material manufacturers.

The directory also includes product registration and warranty contact information.

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The "Product Warranty Guide" makes quick work finding contact information for over 35 countertop manufacturers.  Print a few for the office or bookmark the file for easy reference.

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The new subsidiary, located in central England, stocks the complete line of Integra‘s adhesives and accessories for the surfacing market.

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Bruce Adhesives and Supply is proud to announce the upcoming unveiling of the companies new web site which will be officially introduced in January 2009.

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In addition to providing stimulus payments to individuals, the Economic Stimulus Act of 2008 provides incentives to businesses. These incentives include a special 50-percent depreciation allowance for 2008 purchases and ...

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Headline: “Solid Surface sales slipping slowly, steadily!” Sound familiar? Why is solid surface losing steam? Now, let me ask this: How often do you retail fabricators listen to customers tell you they don’t want...

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There may only be a few words that strike fear in the heart of business owners more than that dreaded Federal agency called OSHA.  If you run a business in the United States with one or more employees then you are covered...

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Karran Sinks not just for solid surface countertops anymore.  Now you can undermount a solid surface Karran sink to a laminate counter.  Best of all, it comes with a ten year warranty.

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Moraware announces the release of JobTracker Basic Edition, its most affordable...

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I never thought much about this subject until my company recently changed from weekly to bimonthly paychecks. I found through research that about 50 percent of companies pay their employees bimonthly while most others pay their employees weekly and some even...

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Get beyond the brand names and your countertop options really just come down to a handful of materials. The choices can seem overwhelming, but the truth is that...

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Granite and other stones are a popular choice for countertops and other decorative features in homes.  Radon gas occurs naturally in the environment, and is a natural and minor constituent of many...

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IceStone is made from 100% recycled glass and cement to make a highly durable, highly beautiful concrete surface. For countertops, floors, or wall coverings, IceStone's versatility of color, tint and finish offers exceptional design options, unparalled durability and sustainability.

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EcoTop is composed of a Forest Stewardship Council-certified 50/50 blend of bamboo fiber, a rapidly renewable resource, and recycled wood fiber salvaged from demolition sites.

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Cambria recently subjected their quartz material to test for radon gas emmission.

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Concrete countertops are manufactured in two very different ways: cast in place and precast. Cast in place is similar to the types of concrete most of us are familiar with, such as...

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What it is. Radon is a colorless, odorless radioactive gas that results from the natural decay of uranium in soil and rock. The gas moves up from the ground and can diffuse into the air or enter a home, typically through cracks and...

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The earlier years of my being a solid surface warranty agent closely led the years that the large home center stores were reinventing ways to work the kitchen market. They had advantages that other outlets couldn’t...

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Surface Fabrication & Design Expo 2009 to Host Concrete Countertop Industry Conference at the Orange County Convention Center,  February 19-21 , 2009

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Solid surface edges are typically double stacked face to back to create the 1 1/2" edge height.  But there are times when you need a taller edge when the stack method is not the bet choice.

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Do you have any employees that drive their own car while doing business for your company, even if it’s just an errand? If they’re involved in an accident in that situation...

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