here is a link.

just hoping to find out about problems/performance before buying since i don't see any experiences on the internet. hope someone responds with experiences.

Here is a link that might be useful: link

Ah..this seems to be similar to icestone and other recycled glass + resin products coming on the market. I know amysrq on the HD forum has Icestone -- you might want to ask her about what she thinks about how it is. I know she thinks now that it's hard to find a backsplash for (it's her kitchen counter) - since it reads very busy from close up but very plain from far away. That's all I remember her saying, nothing on durability, porosity, etc. But I'm sure she'd be glad to share, if she sees your post there (say "calling amysrq" in your subject line). She's very nice :)

which forum should i post in to find her? i am also thinking about making a post that says "enviroslab-have you seen the seam?" not sure where to post that either.

Hi sundial,

Sorry -- I meant the Home DEcorating Forum. but I can maybe save you some trouble -- I had two threads of hers on icestone saved, and found a quote that negates what I'd originally written: she says that it's *not* wearing well, specifically that:

"The ice stone etches like crazy and is staining as well. I have the poultice to try to clean it up and have to get to work".

So that's important news to know. Could I have gotten it more wrong?! SORRY for misleading you the first time because of my shoddy memory.

She's got parallel threads on the Home Dec forum *and* the Kitchens Forum -- search for "Is this backsplash too busy with my icestone", read them, and then you can ask her any followups you want.

(And yes, I'm on the west coast and I'm up now. Thanks to my random pains that make me lose sleep. :( )

thanks!

actually i read her threads and it seems her product is made of concrete and recycled glass (which stains and etches because it is made of concrete as far as i can tell) while the enviroslab is made of resin and recycled glass which supposedly doesn't. so i don't think asking her would help since her product is not similar enough to enviroslab.

here is something i found:
The main drawback is the fact it will etch with acidic foods. Actually the glass will be fine, but the cement binder will be compromised. EnviroGlass uses a resin binder that will not stain or be susceptible to etching. Seams are visible much like granite. Edge profiles are limited. Glass particles can sometimes chip out creating a sharp edge.

still would love to hear from consumers if this is true.

Here is a link that might be useful: terrazo countertop review

Wow...you'd think they'd seal it enough that it would be impermeable. I know they do that with true concrete countertops...

Sorry I couldn't be more help. At least you know now that EnviroGlass is significantly different from other recycled glass products. The chipping out issue wouldn't be as much of a danger in a bath, I would think, as it might in a kitchen where implements/dishes etc. might drop on it.

You might be able to post this on ApartmentTherapy (in the reNest section, which is their sustainable area) in their "good questions" section -- include a link and say you haven't been able to find consumer feedback yet. They may publish it -- or not -- but it's at least another venue, one possibly more likely to have folks who would use this.

Ah, thought of another: maybe try the Sustainable Living Forum here?

Sorry again for lack of more help.