In industry, a fabricator is a person or business that frames, shapes,
or fashions something. A surface fabricator shapes surfaces.
Contents
1 Types
2 Properties
3 Tools
4 See also
5 External links
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Types
For interior spaces, surfaces include solid coverings or decking for
floors or walls, and countertops for kitchens, bathrooms, and
workspaces. Natural surfaces are composed of naturally occurring
materials like wood, stone, mineral, clay, gum and resin. Synthetic
surfaces contain, in addition to any natural materials, man-made
substances such as metal alloys or polymers. Solid surfaces are
synthetic surfaces manufactured from polymeric materials.
Surface fabrication, as a distinct professional enterprise, usually
involves complex tasks of surface shaping. A leading case is countertop
fabrication. There are professional associations for surface
fabrication, such as the International Solid Surface Fabricators
Association, The Fabricator Network.com and Solid Surface Alliance. org.
Properties
Desirable properties of fabricated surfaces include durability
(resistance to scratches, stains, heat, pressure), smoothness, warmth,
translucence, and an active design which involves variation in color,
shape or texture. Also desired is a harmonious and efficient
integration with other components of interior design, including sinks,
baths and stoves. Solid surfaces have many of these properties, and are
typically less costly and easier to care for than premium natural
surfaces such as granite. Advantages of natural surfaces include
translucence, spectacular variation in texture and color, and
durability.
Tools
Tools of surface fabrication include drills, templates, clamps, ovens,
power grips, plunge saws and table saws. For all but the simplest jobs,
surface fabrication usually takes place in the workshop, after which
the finished product is assembled and installed at the work site.
Installation of multi-part surfaces often involves complex work with
specialized tools, in order to create a seamless result.
See also
Cultured marble
External links
International Solid Surface Fabricators Association
Fabricator Directory
More on countertop surfaces.
The Fabricator Network.com
Solid Surface Alliance.org
forum.Solid Surface Alliance.org
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