It’s been proven that sitting for long periods of time increases the risk of obesity, diabetes, heart disease, and even cancer, not to mention the psychological effects that include depression and anxiety. It’s even been said that “Sitting is the new Smoking.” Watch our Tip Tuesday video to learn how L.E. Smith has encouraged a healthier option, and experienced a few bonus benefits as a result.
Read MoreThis week’s Tip Tuesday tip is, “Don’t Do It!” Join the DIFM trend instead. Watch our 2 minute video to learn more, and then read this great article to learn even more: http://www.prosalesmagazine.com/business/operations/think-entering-installed-sales-will-make-your-customers-angry-stop-worrying_o
Read MoreWatch this video to learn how L.E. Smith solves the traditional Granite & Quartz vanity route to market, by bypassing the remnant boneyard, and offering consistent colors in both Standard and Custom size Vanities.
Read MoreLaminate Applied Edges offer multiple design benefits for rolled countertop profile looks, with self-edge laminate countertop options like no seam corners, wider depth options, and consistent edge treatments for bar and island tops. Watch the video to learn more!
Read MoreLaminate Countertops will bow or cup, especially during the Spring and Fall when wet weather combines with inconsistent temperatures. This Tip Tuesday video explains what this is, and how to address the issue in under 2 minutes.
Read MoreLaminate countertops are tough. In fact, Consumer Reports noted that laminate countertops are a “long lasting material.” Laminate Countertops can take the heat, and stay in the kitchen! Laminate countertops have the same heat resistance as Quartz. Laminate countertops are inexpensive in comparison to other surfaces. That makes them easy to change and replace if your kitchen needs a facelift, or a change of color. Laminate Countertops are more stain resistant than granite and several other solid surfaces, so spill away! Laminate Countertops can be installed by DIY homeowners, unlike heavier surfaces like Granite or Quartz. Tooling required is…
Read MoreYou bet! No matter what brand of Solid Surface involved, whether it is Corian®, Hi-Macs®, Staron®, or any other popular brand of solid surface countertop, it can be repaired if it is miscut, scratched, or even gouged. Interested in seeing how? Watch our “Drill & Fill” Video Once you’re done, if you’d like to learn more about how L.E. Smith can help you with your next solid surface project, let us know here!
Read MoreOn Monday March, 16th a group of 9 L.E. Smith associates spent the day tackling the total material utilization process from beginning to end. They reviewed material opportunities across manufacturing categories including laminate countertops and solid surface countertops. The goal of the Kaizen event was to find “waste” within our processes that we could correct to better align our material expenses with our sales revenue. The team began the day with a “Gemba Walk” through the facility, spending a couple hours observing current processes and asking questions to understand why we do things the way that we do. After this…
Read MoreCraig Francisco, COO of The L.E. Smith Company and NBMDA board member, shares his insight into the Manufacturer/Distributor relationship in this recent article by the NBMDA Channel Connection. Read the Full Article Here
Read MoreThis week, temperatures tip-toeing around 50 degrees caused snow accumulation to finally melt away, and yet, we can’t seem to get away from the color white. It seems to be everywhere. Have you noticed? White kitchen cabinets, white quartz countertops, and even the infamous white and gold dress (or black and blue depending on your POV) are flooding the lookbooks of Houzz, the pins of Pinterest, and the feeds of Social Media sites Facebook and Instagram. We’re also seeing the white trend fill our trucks as new white countertops are being shipped out daily to be installed in both residential kitchens and…
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