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address: "1819 Peters Rd #17, Irving, Texas 75061, United States"
latitude: 32.8267
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phone: "(214) 441-2108"
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rating: 5
review_count: 6
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# Luminexa Surfacing

Original Houzz profile: [Luminexa Surfacing](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/countertop/luminexa-surfacing-pfvwus-pf~1795680838)

## Professional summary

- **Primary category:** Countertop
- **Location:** Irving, TX
- **Serves:** DFW and beyond. Product may be shipped, and may also be poured on site in certain jobs.
- **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (6 reviews)

## About

### Houzz Badges

- Star Houzzer
- Recommended on Houzz
- 1,000 Ideabook Saves

We manufacture custom resin surfacing.  Luminexa can be used for countertops, bar tops, vertical panels, furniture inserts, lamp bases, wall cladding, shower doors, water features, and more. Luminexa is durable, functional art.  
We embed an almost endless variety of materials---minerals, fabrics, papers, glass, wallpapers, metal shavings, botanicals such as coffee beans, bamboo, nuts, and more. Can be transparent, translucent, or opaque. May be backlit. May be shop-produced or possibly onsite for large seamless applications. May assist in attainment of LEED points by incorporating recycled materials such as glass or machine shop shavings. Scratch-resistant top layer. Non-porous, so it is naturally anti-microbial. Low-to-no VOC product. Residential, hospitality, commercial. Patented. Manufactured in Dallas, Texas. Female-owned. More photos and information at www.luminexa.com.

### Services Provided

- We will help you figure out what you want and need. Custom samples are possible. Site visits possible to help determine what will work. Coordination with other project professionals
- such as architects
- designers
- contractors. Referrals to interior designers and other industry referrals. Lighting
- installation
- transportation available if desired.

### Areas Served

- DFW and beyond. Product may be shipped
- and may also be poured on site in certain jobs.

### Typical Job Cost

$1,000 - 50,000

Price is driven by several factors, which include thickness of resin, embeds, edge treatments, site considerations, surface finish, transport/install, etc. Price range is $80$250 per square foot.

## Business Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Business Name | Luminexa Surfacing |
| Address | 1819 Peters Rd \#17, Irving, Texas 75061, United States |
| Phone | (214) 441-2108 |
| Website | http://luminexa.com |
| License Number | N/A |
| Followers on Houzz | 47 |

## Contact

- **Houzz profile:** [Luminexa Surfacing](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/countertop/luminexa-surfacing-pfvwus-pf~1795680838)
- **Website:** http://luminexa.com
- **Phone:** (214) 441-2108

## Credentials

**Certifications & Awards**
- Winner 2012, 2013, and 2014 ASID Designer's Choice Award for Surfacing/Laminates
- (sponsored by Luxe Interiors + Design Magazineand ASID--American Society of Interior Designers). ASID Industry Partner. Former Board Member, ASID Dallas Design Community.

**Affiliations**
- [American Society of Interior Designers](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/american-society-of-interior-designers-pfvwus-pf~1510192642)

## Reviews

**Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 6 reviews**

### All 6 reviews

**★★★★★ — User, Sept. 2016**

> I have known Kathy since 2007 when I was an intern.  We have worked together on a couple of hospitality and residential projects.  She never ceases to amaze me with her creativity.  The ideas she comes up with are genius.  It is always a treat to come to her studio to see her in action while working on one of your projects.  If you are looking for something special and unique, one-of-a-kind, Lumina Surfacing is your vendor of choice.

**★★★★★ — Tina Hatzenbuehler, Sept. 2016**

> Kathy custom designed an amazing countertop for a master bath remodel. After seeing my color scheme and helping me narrow a design approach she worked with my cabinet builder to perfect the fit. She painstakingly hand dipped/colored all the stones that appear to float under the surface. It is the most beautiful part of my remodel.

**★★★★★ — currmatt, Aug. 2013**

> Kathy created a beautiful custom bathroom mirror frame and vanity top  for my hall bath. It was a pleasure to work with Kathy. She was very courteous,
> helpful  and accommodating.

**★★★★★ — Mary Anne Smiley Interiors, July 2013**

> I have worked with Kathy since the beginning of her business, seeing her grow, develop and improve her product to be cutting edge in quality and design.  Kathy has always been open to any challenge I have thrown at her, creating many lovely dividers and countertops of interesting materials from selenite crystal to antique marbles for my projects through the years. I can highly recommend Luminexa as a source for top notch resin products.

**★★★★★ — Charlotte Comer Interiors, Inc., May 2013**

> If you can dream a special counter top - Luminexa can do it!!! They have created wonderfully, unique tops for my clients in ways of marbles, metal shavings, mica, & bamboo pieces that they have emerged into resin. This amazing company can do anything with such finesse.

**★★★★★ — The Nielsen Collection, April 2013**

> Kathy is a creative, skilled artisan, maintaining and applying the latest technology to her designs. I highly recommend Kathy for  any custom design in resin.

## Selected projects

- [Candy in media room concession area countertop](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/candy-in-media-room-concession-area-countertop-pj-vj~1985622)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 4
  - Description: Real candy embedded in resin over fabric for this media room concession area.
- [Lantana Family Room](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/lantana-family-room-pj-vj~2341732)
  - Location: Lantana, TX
  - Photos: 2
- [Lakeway Backlit Buffet](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/lakeway-backlit-buffet-pj-vj~2341721)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 2
- [Aspen leaves and birch log panels Cloudcroft, New Mexico](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/aspen-leaves-and-birch-log-panels-cloudcroft-new-mexico-pj-vj~919745)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 4
  - Description: Fran Timbrook, ASID, designed these custom resin birch log and silk aspen leaf panels. Wood is in relief on both sides of both panels. Panels are encased in 3" steel channel, which was treated with copper plate and rainbow torch to coordinate with bronze fixtures throughout home. LEDs are inside the steel channels.
- [Nielsen Collection](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/nielsen-collection-pj-vj~1983232)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 2
  - Description: Custom poured media room bartops. Bars have a hand-created silver pearl swirl embedded, and will be encased in a metal frame with LEDs side lighting the silver swirls.
- [North Dallas Kitchen Island](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/north-dallas-kitchen-island-pj-vj~1983242)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 4
- [Large Texas Ranch](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/large-texas-ranch-pj-vj~1983006)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 4
  - Description: Close up of cowhide countertop. Two bars that are genuine cowhide in resin. The lower counter contains a sink. Both are approximately 12' long and 1-1/2" deep. Designer was Mary Anne Smiley, who did the entire home. Photos by Dan Piassick.
- [Wine Cork Bar with Sink](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/wine-cork-bar-with-sink-pj-vj~870108)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 1
- [Bathroom divider panel Mary Anne Smiley Interiors](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/bathroom-divider-panel-mary-anne-smiley-interiors-pj-vj~870104)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 1
- [Butler's pantry countertop Mary Anne Smiley Strait Lane Estate](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/butler-s-pantry-countertop-mary-anne-smiley-strait-lane-estate-pj-vj~870100)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 1
- [Symphony League Show House Bathroom](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/symphony-league-show-house-bathroom-pj-vj~870090)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 1
- [Custom Bathroom Countertop with sink](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/custom-bathroom-countertop-with-sink-pj-vj~870087)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 1
- [Residential Bathroom Backlit Counter and Mirror Frame](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/residential-bathroom-backlit-counter-and-mirror-frame-pj-vj~220680)
  - Location: DFW, TX
  - Photos: 4
  - Description: Custom translucent resin bathroom backlit countertop and mirror frame with embedded minerals. Countertop is approx. 5' long and has a vessel sink. Mirror frame is approx. 4' tall and 4" wide.
- [Bamboo Panel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/bamboo-panel-pj-vj~220692)
  - Location: DFW, TX
  - Photos: 1
  - Description: Custom vertical panel with embedded bamboo. Panel is approx. 8' tall, and is bordered with a custom steel casing. Designed by Charlotte Comer (charlottecomerinteriors.com) and Michelle Langford.
- [Residential Wine Cork Bar](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/residential-wine-cork-bar-pj-vj~220688)
  - Location: DFW, TX
  - Photos: 3
  - Description: Custom wine-cork bar. Fifteen hundred wine corks with burgundy/chocolate background color. Bar has three pieces...two bottom pieces and one top bar. Went into a traditional environment. Top is scratch-resistant.
- [Residential Interior Custom Bartop for Nielsen Collection](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/residential-interior-custom-bartop-for-nielsen-collection-pj-vj~220685)
  - Location: DFW, TX
  - Photos: 2
  - Description: Custom resin countertop with custom-blended glitter background and custom-colored minerals embedded. It is approx. 8' long, and has side cladding pieces of the same material. There are display shelves on both sides. Designer was Faye Nielsen of the Nielsen Collection.
- [Bathroom Counter and Mirror Frame Copper Swirl](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/bathroom-counter-and-mirror-frame-copper-swirl-pj-vj~220730)
  - Location: DFW, TX
  - Photos: 3
  - Description: Custom resin bathroom counter pieces that dropped into an existing cabinet, plus a custom mirror frame. Resin contains hand-made iridescent copper-colored swirl pattern.
- [Residential Kitchen Table](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/residential-kitchen-table-pj-vj~220738)
  - Location: DFW, TX
  - Photos: 2
  - Description: This is a custom resin kitchen tabletop. Designed to be accessible to children, this tabletop is dropped down from the larger island. It is embedded with antique playing marbles and beach-washed glass. Edge is a comfort bevel. Top is coated for scratch-resistance.
- [Backlit Custom Bartop](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/backlit-custom-bartop-pj-vj~220697)
  - Location: DFW, TX
  - Photos: 1
  - Description: Custom resin translucent bar top with custom-colored embedded minerals that is backlit.
- [Nursery Bathroom](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/nursery-bathroom-pj-vj~227776)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 1

[See all 20 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/countertop/luminexa-surfacing-pfvwus-pf~1795680838)

## Community Q&A

**Q: Can this be made into a pocket door?** *(in Photo Questions)*

Thank you.

A: Great question! Yes, it could. Please call me at 214/441-2108 if you would like to discuss it. You would need probably at least 1-1/2" clearance to make it work, and probably more.

**Q: Where is the sink from?** *(in Photo Questions)*

A: It wasn't made that way, but it's possible to adapt it. We would need to coordinate to see how that could be accomplished. You're welcome to call and we could discuss it if you like.

**Q: Where can i buy a panel like this?** *(in Photo Questions)*

The toilet is right next to the door.  Would love to have a way to screen it when the door is open.

A: Didn't mean to answer both questions at once, but I did! You are both welcome to call so we can discuss what you need. Thank you!

**Q: Where can I source the bamboo screen** *(in Photo Questions)*

A: Hello, Thank you for inquiring about that lovely bamboo and resin screen. You are welcome to email me at kathy@luminexa.com or call at 214/441-2108. My name is Kathy Runkel. I'll be glad to help you.

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*Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-08-25.*