Comments on: Rock, Paper . . . Countertops

By: corian countertops

corian countertops — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 14:13:54 +0000

I am a big fan of PaperStone. it is such a beautiful product. the Color Indigo is one of my favorites. Blue Blue Blue

By: Buy Cars

Buy Cars — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 14:28:24 +0000

thanks !! very helpful post!

By: Wade

Wade — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 19:18:18 +0000

Hey, beautiful work. The FSC certification is a very respectable one, so I am glad to see it included in your work. I go all FSC myself these days. One good source of FSC lumber, for the East Coast especially, is Lewis Lumber, if anyone has needs for it right now.

By: LeRoy Dean

LeRoy Dean — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 00:58:13 +0000

I would like to find paperstone in the Lincoln NE. area .

By: Nicholas

Nicholas — Fri, 05 Dec 2008 05:07:46 +0000

Seattle Architect – I live on the Eastside and am very seriously looking at EcoTop. I’ve read it’s easy to DIY instal, however I’m interested in having it done, or at least part of it. Cost is definitely a factor for us but there is a pretty funky angle and an undermount sink involved so I’d rather pay someone who knows what they’re doing rather than mess up a piece… That being said do you or anyone you know take on jobs this small? Any advice? Thanks a bunch!

Cheers,

Nick

By: Seattle Architect

Seattle Architect — Sun, 26 Oct 2008 02:09:15 +0000

I was at west coast green and was blown away by the new EcoTop product. It is so far advanced over the previous paper based products and has a color pallet that my customers want. Many of my customers have been unhappy with the color choices of the other paper products and the uv color shift most want something green without having to worry about it and EcoTop looks like that product. I’m glad to hear another designer has used it and like the way it has performed. We have spec’d EcoTop for two jobs in the Seattle area and I will keep everyone posted as to its performance.

By: Joshua

Joshua — Wed, 08 Oct 2008 18:54:42 +0000

Another paper countertop that is just hitting the market is EcoTop… it is created by the same guy, Joel Klippert, who came up with PaperStone. It is basically an evolved paper surface, negating the issues Paperstone and Richlite have been running into. I have a design business and was fortunate enough to get the first two sheets of off the production line and have been blown away with the products aesthetic and its performance. Another benefit is EcoTop has an all new resin system that allows a much wider range of color options.

I recently wrote a blog post myself on the surface:

http://metrohippie.terapad.com/index.cfm?fa=contentNews.newsDetails&newsID=68864&from=list

Been diggin’ on your blog!

cheers,

-josh

By: Martha

Martha — Wed, 08 Oct 2008 14:38:39 +0000

Hi Amy,

Thanks for your comment about Vetrazzo recycled glass countertops. We’re huge fans of their products, too…as well as glass countertops from IceStone and Enviroglas. Take a look at our previous blog on Green By Design that features all three companies:

http://greenbydesign.com/2008/09/10/recycled-glass-countertops/#more-185

Glad to know you’re working hard as a green interior designer. I checked out your website at ecokinddesign.com and love your point of view.

All the best,
Martha

By: Amy Woidtke

Amy Woidtke — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 17:30:56 +0000

My client used Vetrazzo countertops. They are different than what you post above and equally as beautiful…recycled glass bits make a very colorful array. It’s shiney and even has some assemblance of granite look because of the multiple glass colors and the material it’s mixed with.

http://www.vetrazzo.com

I LOVE all the alternatives that we have nowadays for green design and decorating!

Thank you Martha!

By: Martha

Martha — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 01:26:30 +0000

Charisse,
I’m glad to hear that you’re considering recycled paper countertops for your business. Both PaperStone and Richlite have local dealers on the island of Hawai’i, and I recommend you go ahead and contact them for further information:

PAPERSTONE
North Star West LLC
Phone: 530-559-3939
Website: http://www.nssurfces.com
Email: russleverenz@nssurfaces.com

RICHLITE
Hawaii Kitchen and Bath
PO Box 1857
Kailua, HI 96734
Phone: 808-261-0357
Fax: 808-261-5532
Website: http://www.hawaiikitchenandbath.com

I’d be happy to make a site visit to Honolulu check out your selection! (But I’d have to row my kayak there to minimize my carbon footprint…)

Thanks for your comment,
Martha