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Tough Tops: Re-purposed Lab Tops

Tough Tops grant creative design through re-purposed laboratory counter tops

Tough Tops are industrial-grade work surfaces, ideal for residential and commercial applications. Tough Tops are made from the same material as black laboratory tops commonly found in educational and science facilities.  Tough Tops have a smooth, low glare surface that is easy to clean and maintain. Tough Tops are uniquely suited for interior surfacing applications in garages, work surfaces, mud closets, sporting equipment & garden supply closets, laundry rooms, children's play areas and more. 

For more information and samples please contact Latera/Dorado Stone Distributors. 
Latera / Dorado Stone Distributors

Raise Your Glass To The Sea ... The New Vetrazzo COLORS!

Inspired by Coastal Design, Created From Nature (and last night's party).
So What is so unique about the new Vetrazzo Coastal Edition? South Carolina Oyster Shells and Georgia White Marble, both local, both recycled.

Amethystos
Celebrate the land and sea with a mix that reimagines an azure coast with architectural “float-glass”, iridescent oyster shells and Georgia white marble. We dare you to dip your toes in it.
Glass source story:
Ingredients: oyster shells, architectural “float-glass”, crushed marble

Amethystos

Umbo White
Our message in a bottle to recycle comes to life in this crisp white mix. Oyster shells shine alongside curbside recycling and crushed marble to create a carefree look of coastal living.
Glass source story:
Ingredients: oyster shells, soda and beer bottles, condiment jars, baby food and jam jars, crushed marble.

Umbo White

Bretagne Blue
Celebrate the land and sea with a mix that reimagines an azure coast with architectural “float-glass”, iridescent oyster shells and Georgia white marble. We dare you to dip your toes in it.
Glass source story:
Ingredients: oyster shells, architectural “float-glass”, crushed marble

Bretagne Blue

CREATE YOUR COASTAL LIVING TODAY

For more Vetrazzo Blogs - http://vetrazzo.blogspot.com/ 

Happy Holidays!

Happy Holidays

Message In A Bottle ... Vetrazzo

Message In A Bottle ... Vetrazzo is a new blog that recently we came across.

"Vetrazzo® is a recycled glass surface comprised of 100% recycled glass. Vetrazzo is truly a work of art—that becomes the centerpiece for your home or project. A high glass content ( 85% by volume), expansive color palette, and story in every surface. From architectural to art glass, to beer bottles and jars, each mix is a signature blend of color and life that tells a story about you, too."

This blog highlights so many fantastic Vetrazzo installed jobs and has tons of useful information! 

www.vetrazzo.blogspot.com

 

Message In A Bottle: Floor Made From Pennies Is Priceless

One of our new favorite blogs is Message In A Bottle. This blog is all about Vetrazzo recycled glass. Vetrazzo is made up a recycled beer bottles, wine bottles, Skky Vodka bottle, glass from a toren down building .... really any recycled glass! The blog has some great information and really cool projects. The project below is just one example! 

Message In A Bottle: Floor Made From Pennies Is Priceless: 

A hammered copper sink and Vetrazzo counter complement the floor of pennies in the bathroom of 

New Braunfels resident Doreen Fisher.

Photo: Tracy Hobson Lehmann / SA

Over the years we can seen some pretty unique and creative projects but this penny floor bathroom remodel in New Braunfels, Tx  was a first. We came across this story on www.mysanantonio.com and love how this remodel came together.  Doreen Fisher got the idea on facebook and when it was time for her bathroom remodel she went to the bank and got 10,000 pennies. After 20-40 hours of patience, time and labor of love her master piece floor was complete and on to the finishing touches. She choose a hammered copper sink which tied in nicely with the patina pennies and the Charisma Blue with Patina Vetrazzo counter top. The Charisma Blue with Patina was a perfect choice for fisher because the brown recycled beer bottle nicely compliment the cooper sink and floor. The hints of green from recycled wine bottles and the blue from the recycled Skky Vodka bottle in the counter top give the small space a little splash of color and really make the counter top stand out. From the floor to the counter top to the hammer copper there are so many great textures in this bathroom. Yes, visually there is a lot going on in this room but that is what makes it so fun, unique and one of our favorites! 

Full Story 

Message In A Bottle: Floor Made From Pennies Is Priceless:

     

Vetrazzo Colors

Message In A Bottle: Vetrazzo Colors: Vetrazzo^® is a recycled glass surface comprised of 100% recycled glass. Vetrazzo is an exquisite surface material—truly a work of art—and it becomes the centerpiece for your home or project. So, what else makes it sparkle? A high glass content ( 85% by volume), expansive color palette, and story in every surface. From architectural to art glass, to beer bottles and jars, each mix is a signature blend of color and life that tells a story about you, too.

Here are some of our most popular colors

Alehouse Amber, Bistro Green

 

Cubist Clear, Cobalt Skyy

 

Floating Blue, Charisma Blue with Patina

 Milefiori, Palladian Gray

For examples of all the Vetrazzo Colors either visit their blog or website! 
www.vetrazzo.com 
Message In A Bottle: Vetrazzo Colors

Anasazi Soapstone

Anasazi Soapstone

This Gorgeous Brazilian Soapstone has a dark rich black and green background with stricking white veins throughout. This Soapstone is one of the harder Soapstones making it a excellent combination of both durabity and luxury.

Millefiori - "A Thousand Flowers"

Millefiori - "A Thousand Flowers"

Millefiori .... "the sweet scent and dazzling colors of a hillside covered with wildflowers. For centuries, Italians have made glass in brilliant colors called Millefiori - "a thousand flowers." The Millefiori mix captures that beauty with salvaged glass from a renowned art glassmaker.

Millefiori gets a lot of attention in our office. Not only is it a conversation starter but it is by far the most unique colors when it comes to recycled glass counter tops. There is nothing else like it on the market. So where does it come from and why is it so unique?

The world's largest art glass manufacturer patented a production process referred to as continuous ribbon, and what we know as stained glass. It connotes colorful ribbon candy and the rainbow of colors they produce is equally astounding. Rejects or over-runs of the glass give Millefiori its full bouquet.

 

     

So sit back, close your eyes imagine a thousand flowers on a Italian hillside and enjoy the Millefiori, Vetrazzo Mixture.

 

For More Information About Vetrazzo Please Visit the Blog "Message In A Bottle". Message In A Bottle: Millefiori - "A Thousand Flowers":

The Granite Gurus: The Stories in Vetrazzo Surfaces

The Granite Gurus is one of our favorite bloggers. They provide great info about the stone world, design and expertise. This post - is reposted from them and it is about Vetrazzo. 

The Granite Gurus: The Stories in Vetrazzo Surfaces: 

The Stories in Vetrazzo Surfaces

Vetrazzo is a collection of recycled glass and concrete slabs that can be used in almost any application where you would use granite or marble. The color palette is diverse and offers something for everyone, from  the very subtle like the Flint Glass collection to the very bold like the Ruby Red. ... 

Ruby Red Vetrazzo
photo by Granite Gurus - MGS by Design

For the rest of this post and photos - The Granite Gurus: The Stories in Vetrazzo Surfaces:

Elements Featured on HGTV's Property Brothers

Recently Elements by Durcon was invited to participate in the HGTV hit series Property Brothers. The shows were filmed in the Austin area and will air this fall. The countertops looked great and were a huge hit with the hosts and designers. 

There are 3 episodes throughout the fall. The first episode is Wednesday, September 26th. http://www.hgtv.com/property-brothers/hands-on-homeowners/index.html

 

So WHY is Elements by Durcon attracting so much ATTENTION? 

Originally developed for laboratories and now available to everyone for the first time, Elements is a truly unique surface unlike any other option available today. Made in Texas, Elements is a fusion of post-consumer recycled glass, natural quartz minerals and epoxy resin formed through a unique manufacturing process. The company's scientific breakthrough has resulted in the creation of a highly-polished, luxurious and sustainable surface, virtually indestructible. 

HGTV - Property Brother, House #1 * Linen Countertops - Elements

HGTV - Property Brother, House #2 * Shoreline Countertops - Elements

Scientifically Proven:

Elements is a new surface material developed from Durcon's years of research, testing and manufacturing experience in serving the scientific community. Elements has 40 years of proven USE in the Harshest Laboratory environment background. It is extremely resistant to chemicals, stains, heat and fracture. It meets the most stringent indoor air requirements as certified by the Greenguard Environment Institute. Elements is also non-porous thus the growth of mold or bacteria impossible. It is SCS Certified for Recycled Content. And Elements is the only Quartz countertop with recycled content Certified Safe for Food Contact under the strict NSF 51 Standard. 

Steel Countertops - Elements

Naturally Inspired & Designed for the Way You Live::

Durcon is committed to develop sustainable products that minimize the impact on our environment. Made outside Austin, Tx, Elements is low VOC and each sq/ft incorporates 3 post consumer recycled bottles; diverting over 180 tons of post consumer glass from landfills. Elements is a monolithic, non-porous material that is harder and more durable than other countertop material - truly setting a new standard for kitchen & bath environments. It can contribute to USGBC LEED Certification

                    * Eco - Friendly                        * Heat, Bacteria & Stain Resistant  

                    * Scratch Resistant                    * No Sealing Required 

                    * Non - Porous                          * Safe For Food Contact

                    * Made in the USA                     * Easy to Maintain

Slate Countertops - Elements 

For more information please visit 

www.doradostonedist.com or www.elementsbydurcon.com