Green Goods

Recycled paper hard surfaces were originally fabricated to be used as skateboard ramps.

Environmental benefits

Recycled and certified paper can be bound in a non-toxic resin and pressed in a plywood press to form a rock hard durable surface. One product manufacturer, paper stone, utilizes waste pecan shells for it’s binder resin. *make sure its pecan and not cashew nut **

Common uses

The original use for these materials were for skate board ramps being durable and impermeable to water. Uses include kitchen and vanity countertops, staircase treads and landings, fireplace surrounds and more. Material comes in various thicknesses these materials can be easily bent in a semi circle remaining incredibly stiff and strong. Great for vertical arching seat backs. And works well in a commercial setting.

Styles

Both products come in about 8 colors. the paper stone product has a more mottled look while richlite is fairly uniform. This product is flat and clean. All edges can be profiled to your style preference this material is both modern and classic. Great red and yellow colors for colorful central American feel.

Prices

$14 – $50 sq/ft for material (most common ¾” for counters $30 sq/ft)