Since I posed the question below, I did quite a bit of checking into things. I'm inclined to get the TPB, but there is budget and I must convince my HOA that any renter in my unit could realize there was actually a cooktop there, and figure out how to use it! LOL.
I found that there was a relatively new TPB distributor in Canada. Somewhere on Houzz, a distributor for the Czech Republic offered to answer questions. So I wrote to both, and provided measurements (in Metric units) to the CA firm and got a quote that included shipping to a nearby countertop manufacturer, who would first measure and template it, then receive and install it. Price varies by overall size and size and number of burners, selected color, and type of controls. For me, a smaller and medium induction unit, with knob and light colored tile, with shipping, was going to be about $8K USD.
Ordering from either source results in the selected tile and burner sizes being created in Italy, and shipped. The website tpbtech.com has all the info about possible porcelin tile colors you can select. For the portion of countertop with the burners, they create a special multi-layer countertop within which the burners are integrated. You can select what kind of controls you prefer (in countertop, or knobs). Different color tile vary in price. This section of countertop is thicker, for the special layers required for the induction units. For backspash, or adjacent countertop you want to have match, you can get more tile that matches, and it's thinner (and cheaper).
As a point of reference, I compared this TPB quote to if I got porcelain tile countertops but went with a diff brand cooktop sold about ~100 mi away who could deliver and install it. It was just over $5K (hopefully being able to use remnant tile selection, and with 3 burners). But this other brand (Invisacook) just didn't show nearly the same amount of watts/power for cooking, so I am no longer considering it.
Canadian Distributor:
David Turnbull, Exclusive Canadian Distributor of TPB Tech, Invisible Induction Technology
@Paul F The Candian distribbutor I reference below had suggested that I use a local countertop company to come and measure, template for the cutout, and install the material (essentially put in place and bracket to keep it from moving). They could ensure it will fit by providing the measurements (in cm.) That might make you feel more at ease, but if you want TPB, it's getting made in Italy, and shipped to you.
@Frank Dong Sure but Gaggenau Essentials is a one burner with a knob module. I was thinking of getting it, but I could maybe fit three of the modules side-by-side on my counter.
Since I posed the question below, I did quite a bit of checking into things. I'm inclined to get the TPB, but there is budget and I must convince my HOA that any renter in my unit could realize there was actually a cooktop there, and figure out how to use it! LOL.
I found that there was a relatively new TPB distributor in Canada. Somewhere on Houzz, a distributor for the Czech Republic offered to answer questions. So I wrote to both, and provided measurements (in Metric units) to the CA firm and got a quote that included shipping to a nearby countertop manufacturer, who would first measure and template it, then receive and install it. Price varies by overall size and size and number of burners, selected color, and type of controls. For me, a smaller and medium induction unit, with knob and light colored tile, with shipping, was going to be about $8K USD.
Ordering from either source results in the selected tile and burner sizes being created in Italy, and shipped. The website tpbtech.com has all the info about possible porcelin tile colors you can select. For the portion of countertop with the burners, they create a special multi-layer countertop within which the burners are integrated. You can select what kind of controls you prefer (in countertop, or knobs). Different color tile vary in price. This section of countertop is thicker, for the special layers required for the induction units. For backspash, or adjacent countertop you want to have match, you can get more tile that matches, and it's thinner (and cheaper).
As a point of reference, I compared this TPB quote to if I got porcelain tile countertops but went with a diff brand cooktop sold about ~100 mi away who could deliver and install it. It was just over $5K (hopefully being able to use remnant tile selection, and with 3 burners). But this other brand (Invisacook) just didn't show nearly the same amount of watts/power for cooking, so I am no longer considering it.
Canadian Distributor:
David Turnbull, Exclusive Canadian Distributor of TPB Tech, Invisible Induction Technology
877-741-8733 Cell 647-745 4597
david.turnbull@invisiblecooktop.ca
https://invisiblecooktop.ca/
https://www.tpbtech.com/en/home
Czech Republic Distributor:
René Bárta, barta@level02.cz
+420 731 653 843
LEVEL 02, a.s, Jar. Staši 165, 763 02 Zlín-Malenovice, Czech Republic
@Paul F The Candian distribbutor I reference below had suggested that I use a local countertop company to come and measure, template for the cutout, and install the material (essentially put in place and bracket to keep it from moving). They could ensure it will fit by providing the measurements (in cm.) That might make you feel more at ease, but if you want TPB, it's getting made in Italy, and shipped to you.
@chefedwards, please share where you ordered your TPB from, contact info. Did you reach out directo to the home company in Italy?
People are actually shipping TPB from Spain? How does the home insurance work in the US?
Then we can ship the Gaggenau Essentials as well?
@Frank Dong Sure but Gaggenau Essentials is a one burner with a knob module. I was thinking of getting it, but I could maybe fit three of the modules side-by-side on my counter.