L.E. Smith Blog
Trust LES countertops for projects large and small
The L.E. Smith Company is a trusted countertop and surface supplier for everything from multi-million-dollar hospital construction to multi-family renovations. Our ability to accommodate small and large-scale projects without compromising quality or timelines has...
Trends in Kitchen Design
Kitchen trends: laminate countertop edge profiles Many of us here at L.E. Smith remember the days of avocado green refrigerators, tile countertops and carpeted kitchens. These are all trends that started out looking cool, but later became regrettable decisions that we...
Solid surface countertops are making a comeback
Third-generation builder says solid surface countertops are making a comeback After 50 years of new home construction and renovation, Welling Construction, Inc. has seen just about everything when it comes to kitchen and bathroom trends. Although some trends are gone...
Antimicrobial countertops and surfaces
Home renovation projects lead to demand for antimicrobial countertops and surfaces For the past year, COVID-19 has changed the way we live in our homes. What once was a place where we came to relax at the end of a long day is now where we spend the majority of our...
A milestone year for L.E. Smith
Celebrating 70th-anniversary and certification by the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council The year 2020 has proven to be a milestone year for The L.E. Smith Company. Along with celebrating our 70th anniversary, we are also proud to announce our certification...
Optimizing profits in the slow season
Rain, snow, sleet and hail may not stop mail delivery throughout the year, but it does have a significant impact on businesses in the construction industry. This is especially true for those of us that deal with harsh winters followed by unpredictable spring weather....
Leverage your competitive advantage for effective marketing
As a business owner, you are no stranger to understanding your customers’ needs. After all, you built a business around providing goods or services that fulfill those needs. What proves to be a little more difficult is understanding and marketing your competitive...
Top benefits of choosing a single supplier for all your surface needs
On any construction job, there are a lot of moving pieces that must be seamlessly coordinated in order to stay on track with project timelines. Many contractors have chosen to simplify this process by selecting a single source supplier for all of their countertop and...
Casework Company Increases Profit Margins with L.E. Smith
At The L.E. Smith Company, we have the privilege of working with clients from a number of different segments. They include residential and commercial builders, casework/millwork cabinet shops, and kitchen and bath retailers. Recently, we had the privilege of...
Outsourcing Offers a Competitive Advantage for Small Businesses
Small businesses are the backbone of our economy, and they can be found in every industry throughout the United States. The construction industry is no exception. As a matter of fact, an article published on eyeonhousing.org stated that “residential construction...
Value Engineering: Laminate and Solid Surface Rising in Popularity
For over a decade, granite and quartz have topped the charts for popular kitchen countertops and bathroom vanities. In addition to being a coveted material in private homes, rental properties also jumped on the trend in order to offer high-end upgrades that would...
With LES you don’t just get a product, you get a partner
Customer service at L.E. Smith means more than prompt responses, experienced project management and on-time, error-free orders. To us, it also means building mutually beneficial partnerships. According to Brian Smith, director of sales at L.E. Smith, “We are 100...