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Home » Keywords: » ultra compact surfaces

Items Tagged with 'ultra compact surfaces'

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Element Ultra core bits from Ocean Diamond

Technology Update: Element Ultra core bits from Ocean Diamond

November 15, 2020
Engineered to take on the challenging jobs of ultra-compact surfaces, Element Ultra core bits are made with a special dry/wet formula and the finest diamonds.
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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
Heather Fiore, BNP Media
Heather Fiore
June 1, 2020
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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Dekton, alternative stone material

Cosentino shares information about cutting its compact sintered stone

Jennifer Richinelli
Jennifer Richinelli
May 5, 2020
Dekton, among other alternative stone materials, continues to grow in popularity for applications such as countertops, flooring and both interior and exterior wall cladding. Being a hard dense product, it is crucial that the appropriate tooling is used during the fabrication process.
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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
Jason Kamery
Jason Kamery
February 17, 2020

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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Cutting ultra-compact and porcelain materials

Nick Wadenstorer of BACA Systems discusses the best practices for fabricators when cutting various alternative stone surfaces
Jason Kamery
Jason Kamery
February 3, 2020

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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Pushing residential boundaries

When envisioning a new home for himself, Uri Tedgi became a jack of all trades, taking on all aspects of the renovation to create an updated townhome in downtown Philadelphia
Heather Fiore, BNP Media
Heather Fiore
September 3, 2015

Architect and builder Uri Tedgi sets no limitations for himself when it comes to his business.


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From the Editor: Fall 2015

Jennifer Richinelli
Jennifer Richinelli
September 3, 2015

One of the fun things about my job is that I get to see what products are trending.


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Dekton enhances rooftop loft design

One of HGTV’s popular design personalities, Anthony Carrino, used Cosentino’s ultra compact surface for countertops throughout his living space for its durability, versatility and industrial aesthetic
Heather Fiore, BNP Media
Heather Fiore
September 3, 2015

Large-format materials — commonly referred to as “ultra compact surfaces,” which generally span the height of an average-sized grade school student — have been growing in popularity over the last several years.


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Lapitec S.p.A.: Creating a business card with sintered stone

Lapitec S.p.A. designed its new headquarters in Vedelago, Italy, with its sintered stone slabs as a prime example of the aesthetic and technical values of its product
Heather Fiore, BNP Media
Heather Fiore
September 3, 2015

The 195,000-square-foot building has become a technical and aesthetic expression of the Lapitec brand.


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