|
|
How We Do It
LAMINATES
When we make you a “Custom” square/self edge or bevel edge top, we cut
the particleboard and glue it up in the shape of your cabinet
layout, forming the “blank” to which we apply the laminate. This
affords us the ability to put seams, (if any), in the least
noticeable place(s) in your countertop. With a maximum sheet size of
5’ x 12’, we can possibly build your tops without seams at all. |
|
|
|
Heat Press |
|
|
We use a two-part glue and
custom built heat press to adhere the
laminate to a 45lb. western pine particleboard substrate, (45lb.
board being defined as what a cubic foot of the substrate weighs…),
this insures that the “Formica”, (or any of the several brands of
laminate that are available to you…), will NOT come loose. |
|
|
|
Heat Bar |
|
Next, we
bend the backsplashes, (if applicable to your top), on
a 1-1/4” diameter heated brass bar, built by Dale and Don, the
original owners of D&D.
Then, we trim and file the edges, do the cutouts for your sink
or cooktop and clean your new top up real nice. |
|
|
These processes are pretty much the same
way Dale and Don did them from the beginning. By the way, Jim and
Bob, (D&D’s current owners), worked for Dale for years after Don
sold his portion of the company. |
 |
 |
|
Beveled edges, if
applicable, are separate pieces that are attached with Lockweld
glue and
are held in place till dry with fiber tape. When dry,
the tape is removed and the edges get filed and finished for a
very nice integrated look! |
Contrary to what a
lot of folks think, the
laminate tops with the rounded front
edges are less expensive than the square or bevel edge styles.
They are made in twelve foot lengths and must be cut like a
picture frame to fit into the corners of your kitchen, which
explains where the always present seams in this style come from. |
|
SOLID SURFACE
These tops and the
process of building them is very cool! The material comes ½”
thick x 30” x 144”. We use a color matched glue to build your
new tops and we can basically make any shape your imagination
and budget can tolerate, (providing it will fit through your
doorways and we can carry it!)
If you’ve chosen an integrated undermount sink, we glue it to
the bottom, cut the opening and using a tricked out router, we
clean up the edge so the sink becomes part of the top. (It’s a
chemical thing that bonds it permanently.) |
 |
 |
Seams in solid surface tops are
virtually invisible. In fact, expect to have a hard time finding
the seams. (Not to worry, the seams are reinforced from below,
for added strength.)
Finally, the backsplashes offer a sky’s the limit set of options
for you, we can cove and integrate them, make them square and
install them at your home, or, you don’t even have to have any.
It all depends on the final look you are seeking. |
|
GRANITE AND QUARTZ
We offer very competitive pricing on a
full line of granites
and several brands of quartz, including:
ZODIAQ, LG VIATERA, SILESTONE, CAESARSTONE, HANSTONE, STARON,
AND TECHNISTONE. |
 |
|
Our alliance with Lonnie’s
Stonecrafters of Rockford, IL affords us the opportunity to
offer our customers a unique combination of experience and
knowledge that will put to rest your concerns and questions
surrounding these products. Samples are available in our
showroom. |
|
|
CUSTOM LAMINATED AND WOOD PRODUCTS |
 |
We can
help you design and then make any type of custom office
furniture, computer center, work station, entertainment center,
or custom bar for your home, office, or business. We will listen
to your ideas, needs, and wants, then interpret and design
accordingly. Finally, we are skilled at installing all of these
products for you, if that is in your best interest. |
|
|
|
|
