Resources

Material Types

• Solid Surface
• Granite
• Quartz
• Wood
• Concrete
• Comparison Chart

Solid Surface 101

• What is Solid Surface
• Solid Surface Applications
• Advantages of Solid Surface
• Manufacturers of Solid Surface
• Purchasing Solid Surface
• Getting Started with Solid Surface

Working with Solid Surface

• Tooling
• Cutting / Routing
• Seaming / Gluing
• Finishing / Sanding
• Thermoforming

Countertop Fundamentals

• Templating and Sheet Layout
• Edge Build-Up and Corner Treatment
• Sink Installations:
• Solid Surface Seamless Undermount
• Stainless Steel Seamless Undermount
• Stainless Steel, Stone, Porcelain Undermount
• Backsplash:
• Typical
• Coved
• Cooktop Installation
• Island / Overhang Support
• Countertop Installation

Vertical Applications

• Learn about different types of vertical applications, such as shower walls and exterior wall cladding, along with some basic guidance and construction techniques

Fabrication Guides

• Links out to fabrication guides and resources provided by manufacturers that contain both generic and specific techniques and guidance for working with each manufacturers product.