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- Steven Bowles
- 2007
- Condo
- Engineer
- Male
- 27
- http://stores.ebay.com/Techservice-Online
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December 8, 2007
KITCHEN RENOVATION: MARBLE COUNTERTOPS
The kitchen is one of the most important areas in any house and a great way to give it the punch it deserves is to upgrade to marble or granite countertops.
One of my clients had purchased marble slabs from a local supplier and had carefully drafted drawings for his countertops. He then had to polish it and install it himself. Of course he had the necessary equipment to do so, however, he needed a fresh supply of consumables. Firstly, he needed a new set of polishing pads to last the duration of the job and a set of core drills to make the curved edges of his slab. Both of these tools use diamond metal bits.
To find these tools, my client searched both his local hardware store and surfed Ebay to find the best price. He landed on my online store (http://stores.ebay.com/Techservice-Online) and found everything he needed to complete his project. After having both safely received his tools by mail and installed his countertops, my client proudly sent me pictures of his work. The high quality result obtained clearly indicates the effectiveness of the tools and of course the agile skills applied.
Author's Comments
Renovation is hard work but you need the right tools from reliable suppliers. I suggest you create an initial construction plan including a budget and schedule. A good way to reduce your costs is to purchase tools and consumables online. Many feel it difficult to trust items before touching them, but some suppliers have a great track record and if item descriptions are sufficiently detailed you be risk free.
Also, get some marble countertops in that kitchen. It will give your kitchen an extra punch and it will increase the value of your property.
A great place to start looking for construction gear is on Ebay (www.ebay.com). For marble polishing and coring equipment, go to http://stores.ebay.com/Techservice-Online.
Posted by: techservicea1 at December 8, 2007 11:35 AM in response to Help me if you can I'm feeling down
I suggest you think of the design for both your kitchen coutertops and your kitchen floors simultaneously. A big plus is to have your floors and kitchen amenities blend in to maximize visual impact.
I recommended marble or granite countertops with a color determined by your floor's color. Marble and granite are really versatile in terms of color/luster and workability. With the right tools you can create fashionable and unique edges which blend in with your kitchen's style (modern/rustic/etcs).
A good way to start is by purchasing polishing pads from reliable online suppliers. You can get great prices and convenient door-to-door shipping. The online store http://stores.ebay.com/Techservice-Online sells high quality polishing pads for marble/granite/concrete and the customer feedback speaks for itself.
This same store has core drill sets which can be useful for wire routing through foundations or walls.
Keep up the good work!
Posted by: techservicea1 at December 16, 2007 10:51 AM in response to An Open Question: Finishing a Wood Floor