Choosing the right countertop supplier for your kitchen or bathroom remodel is more important than selecting the stone itself. That’s because a knowledgeable and experienced countertop supplier in Austin will help you make the right decision about the stone design best suited for your space. They can know if a particular stone has problems before […]
Porcelain installation requires some basic knowledge as well as the proper tools and equipment to perform the installation well. Having the right machines, blades, and bits makes a big difference in the outcome of the installation. In this article, we will take a look at some popular porcelain brands and what kinds of porcelain products […]
There are several choices when it comes to rodding. If you use steel rodding, be sure to use rodding that has no rust, is free of moisture, and is completely encased in epoxy when it is used. Or, use a rodding made of rust-proof material such as the ones mentioned above.Splines Seams are unavoidable in […]
Techniques for Reinforcing Stone Countertops 1. Fiberglass Mesh for Stone Some natural stone slabs may have internal impurities that may result in the stone cracking. To reduce the risk of this happening, fiber mesh is used to reinforce them. Fiberglass mesh is used to reinforce stone slabs by applying the mesh evenly across the back […]
During the countertop fabrication process, situations arise when some aspect of the project requires the stone to be reinforced. After all, you want the hard work you put into the surface to remain intact. A crack in the slab, a chip or break near a seam, or some other mar caused by a weakness in […]
Thin Rim Porcelain Cutting Blades Another style of porcelain blade available is the thin-rim blade. Since they are so thin, they remove less material at once and therefore they do not chip as easily as other blades do. Also, thin-rim diamond blades for cutting porcelain usually have a more pronounced texture on the sides of […]
If you begin looking for a diamond blade to cut porcelain tiles you will quickly discover that there are many options. Some blades designed for use on tile saws are labeled as ‘ceramic blades’, others are called ‘porcelain tile blades’, and others are designated as ’tile blades’. This can make choosing the right blades for […]
Which Materials Are Better? In discussing natural stone materials and man-made materials, it is only natural to wonder which is better. The answer to that though is not s simple as it may seem. Why? Because preferences vary from one person to the next. That’s why there are so many materials from which to choose. […]
Man Made Materials As you may have concluded, what we refer to as “man-made” materials are formed in a way other than that of the “natural materials” previously mentioned. These materials are brought about through the efforts of very skilled, talented, and intelligent humans that have created processes through which materials are produced. What are […]
It can be a challenge trying to keep up with the various materials available for projects. There are man-made materials and natural stone materials. Within those main categories are subcategories that differ in specific aspects. There are differences between materials within a category or subcategory.There are also similarities between materials from different categories. In this […]
