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We've used it several times. We're using Richlite more these days, but it's basically the same thing. It's tough to work, but you can use regular woodworking tools. I think it looks pretty cool - kind of like the synthetic slate of those old lab tables.
I've used it a couple times, and use Richlite regularly too. I found it easy to work with, although it is heavy. Use sharp tools. Hand planes don't work very well.
What it is: paper saturated with epoxy and compressed. It has some grain. It I fairly impervious to most things, but you really should resell edges around under mount sinks. I think it's better to think of as a marble or slate- it will patina over time; may look a little weird for a little bit, but will get a very cool patina after a time.
What it is: paper saturated with epoxy and compressed. It has some grain. It I fairly impervious to most things, but you really should resell edges around under mount sinks. I think it's better to think of as a marble or slate- it will patina over time; may look a little weird for a little bit, but will get a very cool patina after a time.
It's not granite or plastic.
As I understand, and was told by our local supplier, the product is comprised of multiple layers of recycled paper bound (compressed) by nut resins thereby making it a green product, not epoxy. Under it's "Paperstone" name, it was manufactured in Washington State, not so green for us in the NE. Richlite (as I have been told), is made by one of the guys from that company but now in PA, a bit better for us up here.
It does work like wood and holds up pretty damn well. I made a vessel sink out of some scraps for my office bathroom and have not had an issue in two years. I'll test it for a while longer and then have the market on hippie sinks and charge accordingly!
As far as it's use for counter tops, not in my house. I prefer a local product like slate or concrete, or wood where it's appropriate.
As I understand, and was told by our local supplier, the product is comprised of multiple layers of recycled paper bound (compressed) by nut resins thereby making it a green product, not epoxy. Under it's "Paperstone" name, it was manufactured in Washington State, not so green for us in the NE. Richlite (as I have been told), is made by one of the guys from that company but now in PA, a bit better for us up here.
It does work like wood and holds up pretty damn well. I made a vessel sink out of some scraps for my office bathroom and have not had an issue in two years. I'll test it for a while longer and then have the market on hippie sinks and charge accordingly!
As far as it's use for counter tops, not in my house. I prefer a local product like slate or concrete, or wood where it's appropriate.
Hey- you are correct. It's made with "petro-free resins".
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