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SSC Countertops

A blossoming countertop business

SSC Countertops in Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada, focuses on garnering industry relationships to strengthen and maintain its market position
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Heather Fiore
June 1, 2020
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When the Princes first opened their business in 1988, they focused primarily on solid surface countertops. However, as technology advanced and trends began to evolve, the couple shifted their focus to accommodate the growing sector.
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Cutting ultra-compact and porcelain materials

Nick Wadenstorer of BACA Systems discusses the best practices for fabricators when cutting various alternative stone surfaces
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Jason Kamery
February 3, 2020
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Ultra-compact surfaces have been gradually making their way into the market and now are becoming a popular choice for a range of residential and commercial designs. Whether it is being used for cladding or outdoor kitchens, these products have carved a niche out for themselves.


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GRANITE POLISHING PASTE — GRANQUARTZ®

Stone care and maintenance: GranQuartz's polishing paste

November 5, 2018
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106R Granite Polishing Paste from GranQuartz is a smooth compound that contains high-quality polishing abrasives for granite polishing and re-polishing. Use 106R as the final polishing step after diamond honing for a brilliant factory type polish, or for polish maintenance on a regular basis in commercial areas.106R is easy to use and is chemically inert.


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Cosentino’s recent C100 conference

The Future of Dekton Sintered Stone

In recent years, sintered stone products such as Dekton by Cosentino are presenting themselves as alternatives to natural stone, and fabricators are having to learn how to cut these materials and make them profitable
July 9, 2018
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Tim Culot is among the leading stone fabricators in Belgium and has experienced success with cutting Dekton, although he admits there was a learning curve. During a presentation at Cosentino’s C100 conference, he shared that 40% of all the material he cuts is now the sintered stone material.
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