The Rialta bowl measures 15.75” front to back, 23.5” left to right, and a depth of 5.5”. Rialta’s sleek angles gives it a crisp, sharp look unlike any other Solid Surface bowl.

Mounting methods range from under-mount to semi-vessel bowl applications.

The Rialta bowl is ADA compatible and can be mounted to a variety of surfaces such as, granite, concrete, engineered stone, and of course Solid Surface.

Through a unique and cost effective thermoforming process, the Rialta bowl can be made from any color acrylic Solid Surface such as, Corian, LG Hausys, Staron, Formica, Avonite and Wilsonart

Architects, Designers, Fabricators, and Homeowners please call for pricing. Specification drawings are available for review.

Please use specification #Rialta2315

Contact-Jon Olson
1-800-229-3321 ext 237
jon@sterlingsurfaces.com 

It's always nice to hear someone say nice things about your company. But, what was equally as exciting is what Paul said about Solid
Surface. Paul, we couldn't agree more.

Click here to see what Paul had to say. While you are there, check out the other fine articles Paul has written about Kitchen Design.



But, a custom kitchen can cost tens of thousands. Any options?

What about replacing the most used item in your kitchen… your countertop.

It’s surprising what a difference just a countertop replacement can make. Consider the benefits:

• Installing a new Solid Surface countertop can cost a fraction of a typical kitchen remodel with a fantastic new look! 

• A countertop replacement only takes one day. Kitchen installs typically take 1-2 weeks or more, that's 1-2 weeks without a usable kitchen!

• Choosing the right surface for its workable characteristics actually makes for a smart choice, not just beauty that’s on the surface.

Many times the importance of the countertop appearance and workability is overlooked. Really, a great kitchen design should include thought given to what surface works best for the application. One surface we like to recommend is Solid Surface, recognized by Brand names such as Dupont™ Corian®, LG Hi-Macs®, Avonite®, Wilsonart™ solid surface, Samsung™, Staron®, and Formica™ solid surface.
 
Let’s start by defining what solid surface is. It comes in sheet form, and is made of acrylic resin and the mineral- alumina trihydrate (ATH), making for a non-toxic and very renewable product. Because it's non-porous it makes life for germs very difficult, important in the world we live in now.
    
When you think of that worn out kitchen top you have currently what don't you like about it? Is the backsplash coming loose? Or is the front edge coming away from the top? Maybe it never fit correctly against the wall. Perhaps there are stains that you can’t get out? Maybe you’re tired of sealing your granite top once a year so you can use peanut butter and lemon juice? How about letting your top work for you instead of you working for it?
 
Putting in a Solid Surface top eliminates all of those problems! Let’s look at the value.
 
The value begins with how easy it is to install a Solid Surface top.  The installation crew will template right over your existing top, and you can still use your top until the day the new one arrives. The day of install the crew takes out the old top and handles disposal of the top. Then the new tops go in. We usually tell customers to have their plumber arrive around 2 pm that afternoon to reconnect the sink.
 
The results can be stunning! The design options available using Solid Surface make it a designer’s dream surface. Here’s why:
 

Colors
Among the brands of Solid Surface, there are hundreds of colors to choose from. Some prefer neutral tones that work coordinating with many colors. Solid Surface has solid whites and off-whites, something many surfaces can’t provide.
 
Edge Profiles
Now you have a chance to pick an edge you want. Solid Surface allows freedom to rout virtually any edge profile. For a cost far less than other surfaces.
 
Backsplash
Wow where do we start! There are 4 different types of splash:
 

• Loose splash

Typically about 3-4” high, loose splash is applied with water proof silicone. It doesn't have to be the same color of your top. You could get a little crazy and ask for a different color to achieve a look. Why not add a few inlays? 

• Cove backsplash

Give your countertop that classic custom look. Scribed to the wall, it adapts to the imperfections in your walls creating a monolithic effect your friends will envy your kitchen for. Maximum ease of cleaning and value for the price.

• Tile cove

One of our favorite ideas! A radiused front ledge 3/8” x 3/8” seamed into the top to accept wall tile. Solid Surface tops with ceramic tile backsplash makes for a stunning use of dissimilar materials to create a one-of-a-kind design unique to your kitchen. Now that’s a facelift!

• Full height Splash

This usually goes up to the height of the cabinets. Patterns, inlays, directional lines can all be added to simulate the grout lines in a ceramic tile backsplash.
Talk about hygienic!

Custom Solid Surface sinks
Why be tied into a sink that everyone else has. Solid Surface allows you to create your version of the sink of your dreams. If you’re a professional designer or have a knack for it this customizable feature gives you the freedom you need to create the worktop of your dreams.

Like anything else, each option has its cost considerations, but all of them are much less expensive than a complete kitchen remodel.

Solid Surface Tops - your way to a quick and rewarding kitchen makeover!

Just walking the show floor was a living demonstration of how Solid Surface is becoming a designers dream. You name it and the designers were using Solid Surface; for  sinks, furniture, picnic benches, thermoformed walls and more.

We were happy to help out with some of our partners as well with their show floor exhibits plus after hours functions.

2010 LG Hausys Student Design Challenge With Aloft Hotels

For this event we worked with LG Hausys and Starwood Hotels design team to help young design student Ben Fullerton from the University of Wisconsin Stout create his design the .ari chair. Sterling Surfaces contributed the engineering, CNC machining, thermoforming and sanding to make the chair come to life. It was a blast! Please enjoy our video documenting the fabrication process.

LG Hausys ICFF Party at Milk Studio, NYC

When LG Hausys decides to have a party they do it right. Picture this:

Sunday night, New York City at the Milk Studios Penthouse, overlooking the Hudson River with a stunning sunset, and a lively crowd. Wow what a night!

Sterling Surfaces fabricated the DJ booth complete with LED lights pulsing away in sync with the music.  Using Opal from the Lucent series, illuminated by multicolor LED light strands, the DJ booth was a hit at the party.

We also worked closely with the Starwood’s design team to create beautiful displays out of LG Hausys Spectrum Orange to highlight each of the 3 Student Design winners.

The look was stunning. The team at Starwood showed why they are so good at what they do!

Here are some more photos from the event.

AFNY

AFNY is a premier plumbing supply company based in New York City. AfNY has contracted with Sterling Surfaces to be the supplier for their new Kathy Chia designed Recessed Sink and Cabinet out of Corian Glacier White. What a great surprise to learn that since we made the prototype, this model has won several design awards. Truly a testament Kathy Chia’s design expertise and AFNY’s discriminating taste in product selection.

Overall, an outstanding week for Sterling Surfaces, working with clients and forming new relationships.

See you at  NeoCon!

Our shop tour was a huge success. The 5 LG Surfaces Student Design Challenge finalists, Benjamin Fullerton, Mallory McGaughy, Sergio Mondragon, James Petras, and Lily Zhang, loved getting their hands "dirty" with solid surface.

In addition to our friends from LG Surfaces, Mike Tasch, Ferron Dunham, Christal Gress and Haley Davison, we were also pleased to have such honored guests as Glenn Ramussen - Gensler, Chris Crowell - Hotel World Network, Kelly Gaddes - FRCH Design, Katie Gerfen - Hanley Wood, Matthew Ward - BLT Architects, and Clodagh - Clodagh Design.

The afternoon began with a presentation by Sterling Surfaces General Manager, Grant Garcia, on the endless design possibilities of solid surface.

The guests were then divided into groups for the shop tour. 5 stations were set up throughout the shop demonstrating thermoforming, CNC machining, mould and form making, seaming, and finishing.

We would like to thank everyone for coming, and a special thanks to the team at LG Surfaces for sponsoring such a successful event.

For more photos of the event, please click HERE.

We are very excited about next week. On April 1, 2010 Sterling Surfaces will host a shop tour that will include the five finalists for the 2010 LG Surfaces Student Design Challenge. Out of the 5 finalists, 3 will be chosen. Their winning entries will be fabricated and showcased at the ICFF show in New York City on May 15-18, 2010
 
We plan on having live demonstrations of thermoforming, finishing, and 3D routing on our CNC.
 
For more information on the contest, click here.
 
If you are a designer or architect looking to learn more about LG Surfaces please give us a call. After all it's too good of a product to be kept a secret.

Dear Friends, A week ago, Kevin Cole's 18 year-old son, Aron, was hit by a drunk driver. Aron suffered severe head injuries and has been on the brink of death ever since with less than a 20% chance of surviving. He had just celebrated his 18th birthday the week before. Kevin, editor of Countertops & Architectural Surfaces magazine and valued ISFA staff member, is a single father with two additional children at home, ages 12 and 13. He is doing all he can to be a Dad to the younger children and still be there for his son, who is in a hospital three hours from home. It is a very difficult time for Kevin and his family. I know he would appreciate your thoughts and prayers. The man who hit Aron had just gotten his license back three days earlier after having had it suspended. The night of the wreck he was kicked out of two bars before getting into his car. He ran a stop sign and hit Aron. At this point it is not clear if the driver even had insurance. To assist Kevin with his mounting expenses ISFA has set up a fund. If you wish to contribute using a credit card, please call the ISFA office at 877.464.7732. You may also contribute online via PayPal by visiting ISFAnow.org and clicking on the Aron Cole Fund. Please know that 100% of the funds will go to Kevin's family. Kevin has many responsibilities to juggle and he asks his friends and colleagues in the decorative surfacing industry to have patience and bear with him as he works through this crisis. I would also recommend that you do not call Kevin on his phone due to the abundance of distractions he already faces. What he needs most now is your support and prayers. Sincerely, Russ Lee ISFA Executive Director

Toll Free: 877-464-7732 Office: 801-341-7360 Fax: 801-341-7361



Are you submitting a design for the 2010 student design challenge? improve your chance of winning - join us for a fabrication webinar

Sterling Surfaces - a fabrication partner of the 2010 Student Design Challenge - is hosting a webinar focused on the fabrication of LG Hausys HI-MACS Solid Surface.  If you plan on submitting a design idea for the 2010 competition or are simply curious about the solid surface fabrication process, be sure to join us for the webinar on Wednesday, February 24th at 2pm EST Register for the webinar HERE About Sterling Surfaces Sterling Surfaces is a Solid Surface fabrication company with over 400 year's cumulative experience working with solid surface materials. Located near Boston Massachusetts, it is known world-wide for it's cutting edge fabrication processes such as 3D thermoforming and digital based machining, to fabricating some of the solid surface industry's most iconic projects. Sterling Surfaces has fabricated numerous design projects using LG Hausys HI-MACS Solid Surfaces, including recent projects at the new W Hotel in New York City and Syracuse University (pictured). Sterling Surfaces is committed to helping the design world see the endless possibilities of Solid Surface.

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Sterling Surfaces is happy to announce that it has won “Best of Show” for its entry in the “Innovations in Design” competition last week at ICE, the International Countertop Expo, in Las Vegas.

The winning design was Philips Medical System’s Ambient Experience solid surface casework with Dupont Corian for imaging labs, fabricated and installed in 2009 at the University of California Medical Center- Irvine. This is part of Philips Medical Systems Ambient experience used in MRI rooms in hospitals thru out the country.

For the 4^th time in 12 years Sterling Surfaces has won “Best of Show” Once again, we are sincerely honored to receive this award. It recognizes the commitment of our entire staff to collaborate with Architects and Designers, to provide proven fabrication and maximize the unparalleled value of solid surface materials, meeting the design and product specifications of the most demanding designs.

Sterling Surfaces invites Designers and Architects to learn more about its award winning work with solid surface and the Architectural & Design communities. 

Sterling Surfaces is a full service Master Fabricator, offering engineering to installation and every thing in between.

For more information please contact Jon Olson. jon@sterlingsurfaces.com

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After months of hard work, we have finally completed a large job at Syracuse University, NY. The design of the new cafeteria building required the thermoforming of many sheets of LG Hi-Macs. Solid surface makes an ideal material for food service installations like this. It is easy to clean and maintain, and does not contribute to bacteria growth. Below is a brief video of the finished installation. For additional photos, please visit our gallery.