L.E. Smith Blog
Choosing the Right Countertops for Retail Settings: Why Quartz Leads the Way
When it comes to designing countertops for retail environments, casework and millwork professionals know that durability, aesthetics, and low maintenance are critical. Retail spaces demand surfaces that can stand up to heavy foot traffic, everyday wear-and-tear, and...
How to Choose the Right Countertop Surface for Healthcare Settings
In healthcare environments, selecting the right countertop surface is critical for ensuring a clean, safe, and functional space. Countertops in hospitals, clinics, and healthcare facilities are used constantly and are exposed to high levels of bacteria, chemicals, and...
The 2025 Outlook for Multi-Family Construction
As we look ahead to 2025, the multi-family construction sector faces shifting market conditions. While previous forecasts projected growth, recent data from ITR Economics suggests a more cautious outlook. The U.S. Multi-Unit Housing Starts forecast has been revised...
Countertop Overview: A Comprehensive Guide for Multi-Family Residences
When designing or renovating kitchens and bathrooms in multi-family residences, one of the most important decisions is selecting the right countertop material. The ideal countertop should balance aesthetics, durability, cost, and maintenance. With so many materials...
Upgrade Your Space with Quartz Countertops from L.E. Smith
L.E. Smith is proud to offer a new line of quartz countertops—the perfect blend of luxury and practicality. Thanks to our recent partnership, we can now provide high-quality quartz surfaces that deliver the look and feel of...
True Tones by Wilsonart® Offer Vibrant Color Choices for Laminate Countertops
True Tones, a new line from the Wilsonart Spectrum collection, is a semi-custom laminate offering that redefines color choice in the industry. With 27 of the most sought-after colors, True Tones brings the latest evolution in optical solid color to High Pressure Laminate (HPL) countertops.
L.E. Smith Company Now Offers Granite and Quartz Countertops
L.E. Smith Company has expanded its product offerings to include competitively-positioned installed granite and quartz countertops, thanks to their recent acquisition by Cutting Edge Countertops. This exciting new venture brings together two industry leaders to...
L.E. Smith Introduces Innovative Countertop and Cabinetry Packages for Commercial Contractors
In order to meet the demand from clients who were seeking one provider to manage both countertop and cabinetry aspects of a project, L.E. Smith is proud to announce the successful launch of our bundled cabinet/countertop program. Now, commercial clients can purchase...
Myers Architectural Millwork Trusts L.E. Smith for Countertop Production Outsourcing and More
83% of small businesses will maintain or increase their spending on outsourced business services, according to a 2023 survey conducted by Clutch. And this industry is certainly no exception to that. With millwork revenue in the U.S. growing to reach $33 billion this...
Solid Surface Delivers Ultimate Luxury in This Residential Kitchen
When you normally think about luxurious countertop surfaces, quartz or granite might come to mind initially. But after reading about this project, you’ll add Solid Surface to that list! When planning to build this unique home in Angola, Indiana, the homeowner knew...
THINSCAPE Saved The Day For This Multi-family Housing Project
Nationally, a 6-7 million unit deficit exists on multi-family housing in the U.S. due to the current economic landscape. It’s imperative that these builds continue to happen and we are proud to help support them with cost-effective solutions to budget constraints. A...
New Year, New Product Selections: 2023 Countertop Trends
As we begin our journey into 2023, we first want to say thank you to our partners and clients for successfully navigating the supply chain issues and interest rate increases in 2022! Countertops might be the most important design element to consider for kitchens and...