Paper as a countertop material" Sounds suspect?and soggy?but think again. When combined with a few key ingredients, heated, and compressed, paper turns into a material that is stone-like in appearance and durability, but softer and more forgiving. Originally designed for use in skateboard parks, science labs, and marine environments, paper composite countertops have proved that they have muscle. An excellent, affordable, eco-friendly alternative to solid-surface plastics and stone, Should paper-based countertops be on your short list"
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Above: The countertop in Julie’s kitchen is Richlite, a durable, warm-to-the-touch paper composite selected for its eco-friendly attributes and stone appearance. “The material has a nice touch and solidity to it,” says Julie’s architect Jerome Buttrick. “True black is always an elegant color choice.” Take a full tour of the kitchen in the Remodelista book. What is paper composite countertop material"
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.
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Above: Paper-based composite slabs have the look and feel of soft stone. Available in thicknesses ranging from a quarter inch to three inches, this countertop material c...