by Santi | Dec 28, 2022 | blog, Market Challenge
4- I’m dying inside! Industry-standard construction fails from within. Another challenge facing the zinc bar top industry is that current construction assemblies are literally ripping some products apart. I discussed in a previous post how substrates or cores for the...
by Santi | Dec 28, 2022 | blog, Market Challenge
3- Are zinc bar tops really antimicrobial? 3- Are zinc bar tops really antimicrobial? Another challenge facing the living metal countertop industry revolves around the claim that zinc, brass, and copper are antimicrobial. So, are most zinc bar tops truly...
by Santi | Dec 28, 2022 | blog, Market Challenge
2- “How big is an inch?” The difference between zinc tops and stone. Today we’re going to talk about a challenge facing the metal countertop industry. How do the construction basics for zinc bar tops differ from natural stone and prefab or composite surfaces?...
by Santi | Dec 28, 2022 | blog, Market Challenge
1- The 4 basic options available to you as a consumer. $70-$700 As countertop fabricators, it’s important to convey the difference between products on the market. The zinc countertop industry faces a challenge in explaining the variations in fabrication methods,...
by Santi | Dec 28, 2022 | Basics of Metal Bar Tops, blog
7- Can you DIY your zinc top project or should you hire a professional? Surprisingly enough, you can take on some projects yourself or have a contractor on-site assist you with select jobs. I suggest this to people who know how to laminate and have basic construction...
by Santi | Dec 28, 2022 | Basics of Metal Bar Tops, blog
6- Zinc sheet metal basics with a special note about galvanized steel. Two different basic classes exist for decorative sheet zinc. Natural Zinc Sheets The most typical, alloys zinc with a little bit of Titanium, which gives it strength and rigidity, and a...
