Entries from August 2009

Wednesday, August 19th, 2009

Summer 2009 - Countertop of the month

All the countertops in this Florida residence are made of glass, including the kitchen island. The owner used textured edges to add additional contrast.

Client: Linda from Holmes Beach, Florida
Type of countertop: Crystal, 1.5” thick
Texture: Granula
Edges: Textured
Dimensions: About 100 square feet

Tuesday, August 18th, 2009

Comparing Countertop Material

What should you use for your kitchen countertops?
Here is a comparison of the most used material available on the market to help you make a wise choice:
GLASS COUNTERTOPS (ThinkGlass)

Maintenance Free: YES
Requires Sealing: NO
Mold/Mildew Resistant: YES
Scratch Resistant: YES and if there are little scratches, they will not show on textured glass

Heat Resistant: YES
Chemicals Resistant: YES
Manufacturer’s Warranty: [...]

Monday, August 3rd, 2009

Meet ThinkGlass Master Glass Artist, Michel Mailhot (Part II)

What is the creative process involved when you create a glass piece for a client?
1-    EVALUATE: First, I need to be able to perceive what is in the client’s head. That’s the exhilarating part! Bertrand usually talks to the client first to get a feel of what they want, and then I talk to them [...]

Saturday, August 1st, 2009

Meet ThinkGlass Master Glass Artist, Michel Mailhot Part I

INTERVIEW WITH MICHEL MAILHOT, THINKGLASS MASTER GLASS ARTIST
Michel Mailhot is the artist behind ThinkGlass amazing glass countertops, glass walls and all the other amazing glass products.
How long have you been a glass artist?
Approximately 34 years, but I have been selling my arts for about 30 years.  I now have a team of 16 people working [...]