Have to say, one of the exciting things about remodeling this house was the chance to use whatever knowledge I'd manage to store away from my decorating career.
A couple years ago, I was hired by a California kitchen designer to help research products for her personal kitchen. One of the products I came across was PaperStone.www.paperstoneproducts.com Ultimately, she chose marble for her countertops, but the idea of recycled paper stuck with me.
"PaperStone is a composite made from recycled paper and proprietary, petroleum-free phenolic resins made from raw materials like cashew nut shell liquid. It is the "greenest" architectural surface on the market today."
I chose (the color) Obsidian for our countertops. It reminds me of the soapstone counters I've always loved.
PaperStone can be found at Environmental Building Supplies (which is now EcoHaus) www.ecohaus.com
7 comments:
Excellent! I haven't seen this before. I was thinking next time I redo my kitchen I'd go with concrete, but this is very appealing.
I have really enjoyed your blog. i love reading other peoples adventures in redecorating and learning about new ideas and products!
Outstanding! I love the look as much as I love the green construction. (I like your front door and other home details I can see, too!)
Wow! Paper countertops! That's just amazing...now let's see if I can remember that someday when I get to redo MY kitchen.
I discovered this product while I was in ID classes and was amazed that paper could be made into something so durable as a countertop too! I specified it for a "client" job and everyone in class was amazed at it (just as amazed as me!). Thanks for posting the link too...I lost a lot of my links on the old pc that died!
your kitchen looks great! and what a fantastic idea. i never heard of paper countertops before. i will file that away in my brain as quite an excellent alternative to your usual kitchen materials.
Looks awesome! I SO would love to see your remodel someday! You inspire me C!!
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