IMPACT LIGHTING INC. LAUNCHES IT'S GALAXY COUNTERTOPS FABRICATION DIVISION . . .

Green is in. People are genuinely interested in reducing the mark they leave on our environment. What people want when they renovate is to bring in renewable, recyclable, and sustainable building products and materials.

Everyone still wants granite counters and stainless steel appliances in their new kitchens, but a few things has triggered the rise in popularity of a glass kitchen counter:

• Sustainability
• Health Considerations
• Uniqueness

SUSTAINABILITY:
The Green Movement is not going away anytime soon. People want sustainability. They want products that will last a long time and not need to be replaced. They want products that are environmentally friendly. They would like to have recycled materials whenever possible.

A lot of the choices for countertops include laminates, vinyls, and engineered materials that are petroleum-based and require a large amount of chemicals to create. Even production of the vaunted granite counter material requires harmful quarry mining procedures. It's also environmentally costly to ship the heavy stone slabs across the country.

A Galaxy glass countertop can be made from recycled glass. The finished product can contain up to 80 or 90 percent recycled materials. It's durable to last a long time and the counter can be recycled again after use. The price is comparable a granite installation, but the counter can be customized with choices of color and size that will be perfect for your kitchen decor.

HEALTH CONSIDERATIONS:
A glass countertop is a solid surface that is as durable as stone but without being as porous as a granite or marble. It won't require a sealant to be applied to prevent stains. The finished product can be cleaned with normal, everyday household cleaners. This type of surface can prevent harmful bacteria or germs from hiding in and being transferred to other foods.

Impact Lighting Inc.'s Galaxy Glass counters adds to the green vibe homeowners want.