Comments on: COUNTERTOPS: A Green alternative to the Granite Countertop http://www.getwithgreen.com/2007/07/02/a-green-alternative-to-the-granite-countertop/ Green Home Improvement Fri, 12 Mar 2010 15:08:38 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Carter's Countertops http://www.getwithgreen.com/2007/07/02/a-green-alternative-to-the-granite-countertop/comment-page-1/#comment-559 Carter's Countertops Mon, 25 May 2009 03:30:27 +0000 http://getwithgreen.com/2007/07/02/a-green-alternative-to-the-granite-countertop/#comment-559 Carter's Countertops is also a certified Granicrete installaer, and I am proud to say that it is a green product. We are located in Coatesville, Chester County, PA, and would love the opportunity to meet with a customer to discuss their needs. Granicrete is not only less expensive, but it is customizable to the individual client. Please visit our website at www.carterscountertops.vpweb.com. Carter’s Countertops is also a certified Granicrete installaer, and I am proud to say that it is a green product. We are located in Coatesville, Chester County, PA, and would love the opportunity to meet with a customer to discuss their needs. Granicrete is not only less expensive, but it is customizable to the individual client. Please visit our website at http://www.carterscountertops.vpweb.com.

]]> By: Debi http://www.getwithgreen.com/2007/07/02/a-green-alternative-to-the-granite-countertop/comment-page-1/#comment-492 Debi Tue, 24 Feb 2009 01:51:54 +0000 http://getwithgreen.com/2007/07/02/a-green-alternative-to-the-granite-countertop/#comment-492 I build and install Granicrete countertops. The reason I chose to install Granicrete is that they are very "green." I can install Granicrete right over existing laminate or tile counters, reducing demolition cost and mess, and keeping them out of land fills. When I have to build new tops, I use Medex by Sierra Pine for a substrate. This is a water resistant MDF type board that is made from mostly recycled materials, no phermaldehyde (sp?), and a renewable resin. It was designed for outdoor signage, and it qualifies for LEED points. I then top it with four very thin layers of a polymer modified portland cement. Total thickness of all layers is less than 1/8". Next come the coloring - all of which is either low or no VOC. Then it is topped off with a water based epoxy that is almost odorless. I can create any size or shape countertop with no seam, and I can create looks that rival granite, quartz, marble, soapstone, flagstone, or just about anything. They are heat resistant and nonporous. My price is $40 per square foot for the overlay, which can go right over laminate or tile countertops. I think they are one of the very good and very green countertop options, along with the PaperStone and the previously mentioned products. If you would like more info, feel free to email me at debibloss@yahoo.com or check out Granicrete.com. I build and install Granicrete countertops. The reason I chose to install Granicrete is that they are very “green.”

I can install Granicrete right over existing laminate or tile counters, reducing demolition cost and mess, and keeping them out of land fills.

When I have to build new tops, I use Medex by Sierra Pine for a substrate. This is a water resistant MDF type board that is made from mostly recycled materials, no phermaldehyde (sp?), and a renewable resin. It was designed for outdoor signage, and it qualifies for LEED points.

I then top it with four very thin layers of a polymer modified portland cement. Total thickness of all layers is less than 1/8″.

Next come the coloring – all of which is either low or no VOC.

Then it is topped off with a water based epoxy that is almost odorless.

I can create any size or shape countertop with no seam, and I can create looks that rival granite, quartz, marble, soapstone, flagstone, or just about anything. They are heat resistant and nonporous.

My price is $40 per square foot for the overlay, which can go right over laminate or tile countertops.

I think they are one of the very good and very green countertop options, along with the PaperStone and the previously mentioned products.

If you would like more info, feel free to email me at debibloss@yahoo.com or check out Granicrete.com.

]]> By: Marcy Finkel http://www.getwithgreen.com/2007/07/02/a-green-alternative-to-the-granite-countertop/comment-page-1/#comment-481 Marcy Finkel Wed, 11 Feb 2009 22:55:48 +0000 http://getwithgreen.com/2007/07/02/a-green-alternative-to-the-granite-countertop/#comment-481 I'm interested in using recycled materials also for counterops and thus far have found them to be pricy...anyone with suggestions? Appreciate all I’m interested in using recycled materials also for counterops and thus far have found them to be pricy…anyone with suggestions? Appreciate all

]]> By: Robert Layton http://www.getwithgreen.com/2007/07/02/a-green-alternative-to-the-granite-countertop/comment-page-1/#comment-478 Robert Layton Sun, 08 Feb 2009 13:50:24 +0000 http://getwithgreen.com/2007/07/02/a-green-alternative-to-the-granite-countertop/#comment-478 Did you get any suggestion for any alternative countertop idea? We are trying to go green and would love to use something more reasonably priced for all the counters? We are in Baltimore, MD. Did you get any suggestion for any alternative countertop idea? We are trying to go green and would love to use something more reasonably priced for all the counters? We are in Baltimore, MD.

]]> By: john gragg http://www.getwithgreen.com/2007/07/02/a-green-alternative-to-the-granite-countertop/comment-page-1/#comment-18 john gragg Tue, 07 Oct 2008 22:45:01 +0000 http://getwithgreen.com/2007/07/02/a-green-alternative-to-the-granite-countertop/#comment-18 I am owner of advantage green slabs. we are the distributors of urban slabs. we are 60 percent post recycled glass. as far as i know there is no counter top that is close to being as environmentally friendly as urb an slabs. this product is made with hardly any carbon footprints and is worth 6 to 8 leed points check it out on urbanslabs.com I am owner of advantage green slabs. we are the distributors of urban slabs. we are 60 percent post recycled glass. as far as i know there is no counter top that is close to being as environmentally friendly as urb an slabs. this product is made with hardly any carbon footprints and is worth 6 to 8 leed points check it out on urbanslabs.com

]]> By: home http://www.getwithgreen.com/2007/07/02/a-green-alternative-to-the-granite-countertop/comment-page-1/#comment-17 home Fri, 25 Jul 2008 11:29:47 +0000 http://getwithgreen.com/2007/07/02/a-green-alternative-to-the-granite-countertop/#comment-17 Environ Laboratories, LLC is an independent, full service industrial/environmental testing laboratory in Minneapolis, Minnesota, within six miles of the Twin Cities International Airport. Our location provides convenient access by air, ground, and rail transportation. Environ Laboratories, LLC is an independent, full service industrial/environmental testing laboratory in Minneapolis, Minnesota, within six miles of the Twin Cities International Airport. Our location provides convenient access by air, ground, and rail transportation.

]]> By: Ken, Minneapolis MN http://www.getwithgreen.com/2007/07/02/a-green-alternative-to-the-granite-countertop/comment-page-1/#comment-16 Ken, Minneapolis MN Wed, 19 Mar 2008 15:00:20 +0000 http://getwithgreen.com/2007/07/02/a-green-alternative-to-the-granite-countertop/#comment-16 Hello Eileen, I just got off the phone w/ EnviroSLAB and was a bit taken back by the cost... My best assumption based on a conversation with EnviroSLAB's rep is min $100/sq ft... it is stunning I would agree, but WOW, that is expensive...... Does anyone have a suggestion for a green and inexpensive / reasonable priced, low maintance ( I promise I'm not on a quest for the Holy Grail here... LOL) Counter top? We are a builder producing green housing "Non Luxury"... Thanks for any response. Hello Eileen, I just got off the phone w/ EnviroSLAB and was a bit taken back by the cost… My best assumption based on a conversation with EnviroSLAB’s rep is min $100/sq ft… it is stunning I would agree, but WOW, that is expensive……

Does anyone have a suggestion for a green and inexpensive / reasonable priced, low maintance ( I promise I’m not on a quest for the Holy Grail here… LOL) Counter top? We are a builder producing green housing “Non Luxury”… Thanks for any response.

]]> By: Eileen, MD http://www.getwithgreen.com/2007/07/02/a-green-alternative-to-the-granite-countertop/comment-page-1/#comment-15 Eileen, MD Sat, 22 Sep 2007 15:39:51 +0000 http://getwithgreen.com/2007/07/02/a-green-alternative-to-the-granite-countertop/#comment-15 Where did you find EnviroSLAB? I am looking for a green alternative coutertop for my kitchen. How much would this material cost/sq.ft? Where did you find EnviroSLAB? I am looking for a green alternative coutertop for my kitchen. How much would this material cost/sq.ft?

]]> By: Rick, Chapel Hill, NC http://www.getwithgreen.com/2007/07/02/a-green-alternative-to-the-granite-countertop/comment-page-1/#comment-14 Rick, Chapel Hill, NC Tue, 24 Jul 2007 07:44:39 +0000 http://getwithgreen.com/2007/07/02/a-green-alternative-to-the-granite-countertop/#comment-14 EnviroGlas uses epoxy resin in their countertop product (EnviroSLAB). IceStone uses concrete as the base. IceStone is absolutely stunning in a countertop, but then there's the sealing/staining issue common in concrete (or granite, for that matter) to think about. EnviroSLAB doesn't have the amazing look of IceStone, but it is stain resistant and highly customizable. EnviroGlas uses epoxy resin in their countertop product (EnviroSLAB). IceStone uses concrete as the base.

IceStone is absolutely stunning in a countertop, but then there’s the sealing/staining issue common in concrete (or granite, for that matter) to think about.

EnviroSLAB doesn’t have the amazing look of IceStone, but it is stain resistant and highly customizable.

]]> By: green home-green remodel-green remodeling-green products-build green http://www.getwithgreen.com/2007/07/02/a-green-alternative-to-the-granite-countertop/comment-page-1/#comment-13 green home-green remodel-green remodeling-green products-build green Sat, 21 Jul 2007 18:36:47 +0000 http://getwithgreen.com/2007/07/02/a-green-alternative-to-the-granite-countertop/#comment-13 [...] Some of the companies producing recycled paper products using a phenolic resin include: Richlite, IceStone, Vetrazzo, EnviroGlas, Paperstone, and Squak Mountain Stone. Eco-Friendly:  Highly [...] [...] Some of the companies producing recycled paper products using a phenolic resin include: Richlite, IceStone, Vetrazzo, EnviroGlas, Paperstone, and Squak Mountain Stone. Eco-Friendly:  Highly [...]

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