The new product was supposed to look like granite at about one third the price. It turns out that the new product not only looks like granite, but is real granite. The reason for the price differential is that the vanity tops are quarried, cut and finished in China using that country's low labor rate. These granite vanity countertops are quarried, cut and polished in China, then imported by Romala Stone and are pre-cut to standard sizes. The miterless corner system substitutes special corner pieces for intricate cutting.
Any klutz can now measure and cut molding and cove decorations.
The Metallon series provides optional brass, nickel, copper and bronze finishes. The finishes come in either natural, so aging and weathering takes place, or lacquered, so the finish stays in like-new condition. This makes it simple to have the look of glass block for any interior wall configuration. Hy-Lite also introduced an acrylic block casement window. Doors open at 10 a.m. I will be broadcasting until noon, then giving talks on the builder's stage and answering questions at the Master Handyman Press exhibit in the afternoon.