PaperStone® Countertops

Cabinets & Countertops

• A solid-surface countertop material for a wide range of applications
• Easy to clean and maintain, stain and scratch resistant
• Heat-proof up to 350 degrees
• Made from recycled paper and petroleum-free resin
• Fabricates easily using woodworking tools. Drain boards, sinks and trivets can be worked into surface of the countertop
• Available in 3/4 inch, 1 inch, and 1 1/4 inch thick slabs - or in 1/2 inch slabs with a built-up edge

PaperStone is an attractive countertop material that is produced in a socially responsible manner and is known for its toughness. It has steel-like strength in span, stone-like beauty and it can be worked like fine hardwoods. Made from FSC Certified recycled paper and a water-based resin, these countertop slabs are a sustainable alternative to quarried materials.

PaperStone countertops have a neutral look with a warm and natural feel that many compare to soapstone. PaperStone uses a 100% water-based phenolic resin that acts as a binding agent for the paper in the product. PaperStone becomes a composite product when specially-produced sheets of recycled paper are saturated with PetroFree™ resins and pigment, then compressed under heat and pressure. This ‘cross-links’ the resin polymer in all three dimensions producing a dense, homogeneous and essentially non-porous composite product that does not delaminate. When finished, PaperStone has no detectable formaldehyde.

Special features can be incorporated into these countertops. For example, a drain board can be routed into the countertop next to an under-mount sink, eliminating the need for a separate drain pan. Stainless steel rods can be inserted into the countertop near the stove, creating a built-in trivet.