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  • ABET Laminati HR-LAQ FinishABET Laminati Adds New HR-LAQ Finish to its 24 Solid Surface Colors
  • ebuild (2/21/2008)
  • ABET LAMINATI Outshines Itself with Super-Duper Surface ABET Laminati introduces an innovative surface with super shine and super durability to top off 24 solid colors. The new HR-LAQ finish, thanks to a special formula applied to the surface layer, maintains its level of shine 10 time longer than standard shiny finishes. It provides maximum resistance to wear and a minimum loss of shine. The HR-LAQ savvy surface covers 24 high gloss solid colors in varying tones of white, gray and black to red, pink, orange and blue. The higher wear resistant finish has been used successfully in light horizontal applications.
  • Tempest Stylist Series
  • BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (1/30/2008)
  • Ten new colors in the Tempest Stylist series of solid-surface products use rich, natural color tones and include larger translucent particulates, creating a look that echoes quartz and natural stone, according to the maker. In several of the new color choices, reflective chips mimic the metallic elements and minerals often found in natural stone, the manufacturer adds. 800-795-7177.
  • Rock-Solid and Elegant: Kitchen Designers Choose Granite for Durability and Ease
  • Houston Chronicle (1/12/2008)
  • Jan. 12--It used to be that granite countertops graced only high-end kitchens. Increasingly though, the coarse-grained rock made mostly of quartz is providing surface support to homes of all income levels. "We're seeing a lot of imported granite, which is a little thinner and not quite as consistent in color," says Suzie Williford, vice president of sales at Kiva Kitchen & Bath.
  • The Top DollyHallmark Stone Enployees Create Top Dolly, Top Saver Products
  • ebuild (1/9/2008)
  • The creativity of two Hallmark Stone employees has lead to the development of a pair of new products designed to make the granite countertop installation process a bit easier. This fall, Hallmark Stone, a company that specializes in the fabrication of granite and Silestone countertop surfaces, brought to market two exclusive products known as the Top Dolly and Top Saver, which were invented by Install Manager Adam Shelton and President Fred Christen respectively.
  • Keeping House: WITH HELP FROM OUR EXPERTS, RESOLVE TO PROTECT YOUR BIGGEST INVESTMENT
  • San Jose Mercury News (1/5/2008)
  • Jan. 5--Your home is your biggest investment, and it only makes sense to maintain it. Here's a cautionary tale from Iris Harrell, president and CEO of Harrell Remodeling in Mountain View: Harrell's advice: Stop deferring maintenance and start doing all those things you haven't gotten around to, such as exterior painting, caulking, deck repair or leaky hose bibs.
  • Surface Beauty ; Countertops, Which Immediately Draw in the Eye, Can Dramatically Alter a Kitchen's Style
  • Albuquerque Journal (12/29/2007)
  • Countertops should be at the top of the list when updating a kitchen on a limited budget, says Leslie Longoria, president of Form- Cove, a local company specializing in manufacturing products for the kitchen and bath as well as remodeling. Some of Form-Cove's customers change their countertops because the material or color dates the home, Longoria says. Many of the kitchen counters Form-Cove installs replace cracked and chipped tile counters or those with stained grout.
  • 5 Tips for Perfect Countertop Care
  • Tulsa World (12/26/2007)
  • You've invested all that time and money into your stone surfaces, so why let holiday wear and tear spoil them?Check to see if it's time to reseal your surfaces by placing a drop of water on the stone and letting it sit for about 15 minutes. If the drop remains on the surface, clean it up but there is no need to reseal.
  • Cracking a Stucco Problem ; Use Caulk to Seal Moderate Gaps
  • Record, The; Bergen County, N.J. (12/11/2007)
  • Q. How can I repair cracks in my home's stucco siding?If the cracks are no more than about -inch wide, you can seal them with a high-quality acrylic-latex caulk. Before sealing the cracks, clean them with the tip of a screwdriver and an old paintbrush or toothbrush.

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