What are paper based countertops?
PaperStone® is a paper composite surface made with 100% post-consumer recycled paper, petroleum-free resins and natural pigments. Sheets of paper are essentially saturated with the resins and pigments, then compressed using heat and pressure.
How much do PaperStone countertops cost?
between $40 to $120 per square foot
The typical cost of PaperStone countertops is between $40 to $120 per square foot. This falls in a comparable range to many types of natural stone available.
What is the difference between Richlite and PaperStone?
PaperStone® is made from thicker paper than Richlite. When sanding Richlite there is much less paper thickness before sand-through occurs and the next layer becomes exposed and visible. PaperStone® uses paper ranging from .
Can you put a hot pan on Richlite?
Richlite is made out of resin-infused FSC®-certified paper. It is heat resistant up to 176°C so you don’t have to worry about putting something down before putting your hot pan full of pasta or rice on the countertop!
What is an inexpensive countertop?
Laminate Countertops Generally the most affordable countertop material available, laminate is made from layers of plastic bonded to particleboard to form a solid surface.
What is a paper composite countertop made of?
Paper composite countertops are made of paper (or wood-based fibers), natural pigments, and non-petroleum-based resins. These materials are mixed, compressed, and baked at very high heat to create dense, durable, nonporous monolithic slabs.
What are the benefits of paper-based composite countertops?
In particular, paper-based composite counters are: Environmentally friendly. The majority of the paper content is postconsumer recycled or comes from FSC-certified, sustainably harvested forests. Easy to install. Paper composite is lighter than stone and can be cut and shaped with ease.
Are paper-based countertops eco-friendly?
Originally designed for use in skateboard parks, science labs, and marine environments, paper composite countertops have proved that they have muscle, and are an excellent, affordable, eco-friendly alternative to solid-surface plastics and stone. Should paper-based countertops be on your short list?
Are paper composite countertops heat resistant?
It’s important to note that paper composite counters are only heat resistant to 350 degrees: Hot pads or trivets are a must to avoid burning the surface. That said, surface nicks, scratches, and scorch marks can be sanded out of the top with an abrasive pad and then finished with food-safe mineral oil.