Kitchen countertops and sinks
Kitchen Countertops
Concrete
Tile
Metal
Stainless Steel
Copper
Zinc
Zinc is a non-ferrous metal. It's color is similar to silver. Unlike stainless steel, zinc will oxidize and patina, moving from a lustrous silver, to a blue-gray over time. It has been used for hundreds of years in Europe as a material to clad table tops, countertops, bartops and similar items.
Stone
Granite
Marble
Limestone
Soapstone
Slate
Engineered Stone
Lavastone
Wood
Butcher Block
Spekva offers a wide range of wood countertops, shelves, and undermount sinks for kitchen and bath. Available in many species, thicknesses, edge treatments, etc. Including a black lab stain. Herringtons (800) 453-1311 has a display in their Hillsdale, NY and Lakeville, CT showrooms.
Solid Surface
Here's a list of some manufacturers of solid surface countertops:
| American Standard | 800-752-6292 |
| Ampco Products | 305-821-5700 |
| Avonite | 800-428-6648 |
| Bloch Industries | 716-334-9600 |
| Block Tops | 714-779-0475 |
| Coni Marble Mfg. | 519-461-0100 |
| Continental Stone Designs | 707-575-1130 |
| Cornice Mouldings & Trim | 916-891-4404 |
| DM Industries | 800-VITA SPA |
| Design House | 800-558-8700 |
| Door Company/Barber Cabinet | 317-247-4747 |
| DuPont Company Corian Products | 800-4CORIAN |
| Durastone Corp. | 205-766-6066 |
| Eastland Industries | 506-327-3321 |
| Formica Corp. | 800-FORMICA |
| Hartson-Kennedy Cabinet Top Co. | 800-388-8144 |
| International Cast Polymer Association | 703-610-9034 |
| International Paper Company | 800-223-1268 |
| Nevamar | 800-638-4380 |
| October Company | 800-628-9346 |
| Premoule | 800-463-5297 |
| Renato Bisazza | 305-579-4099 |
| Rosebud Mfg. | 605-256-4561 |
| Rynone Manufacturing | 717-888-5272 |
| ShowerShapes | 805-967-4739 |
| Suncrest Cabinets | 604-278-3445 |
| Swan Corporation | 800-325-7008 |
| Syntec Marble | 209-599-6330 |
| TFI Corp. | 916-891-6390 |
| United Panel | 800-933-8700 |
| V-T Industries | 800-827-1615 |
| Wilsonart International | 800-433-3222 |
| Woods Quality Cabinetry Co. | 412-228-3040 |
Lab Countertops
Trespa says their TopLab PLUS is :
- Chemically resistant.
- Heat resistant. It can be continuously exposed to temperature up to 284° and it can withstand short-term (20 min.) exposure of up to 356°.
- Easy to clean. TopLab PLUS has minimal joints, reducing the risk of contamination and simplifying cleaning.
- Machinable. It can be worked liked hardwood, and it is easy to incorporate drip grooves, sinks, cupsinks and fixtures into the lab design.
- Hygienic. The smooth, non-porous surface of TopLab PLUS does not support the growth of bacteria or fungi, and micro-organisms cannot penetrate its core.
- Stain resistant. TopLab PLUS is extremely resistant to most histological and microscopical dyes and stains.
- Easy to decontaminate. TopLab PLUS panels are suitable for radio-labelled compounds and are easy to decontaminate.
- Moisture resistant. TopLab PLUS is highly resistant to humidity and suitable for such wet environments as botanical research labs and sink area installations.
Terry and I found in testing his sample, by sanding the surface finish off the back to achieve a natural matte look, that it develops a fairly strong unpleasant odor when wet and concluded it is unsuitable for use in the kitchen (at least upside down with no finish).
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Kitchen Sinks
Rachiele offers custom stainless and copper sinks.