As a small family owned business with over 15 years in the stone restoration industry, we are the experts you need to take care of your home or business. Give Specialized Maintenance Service aka SMS Restore a call today - we look forward to working with you!\n\nFind more info at www.smsrestore.com
"Gary is very easy to work with. He comes when he says he will and has a very professional approach to his work. He is very reasonable for the work performed and I would always have him do any tile or stone work I wanted done."
"From a distance the job looks great, but after more carefully observation some portions look great, other areas have scratches and imperfections that show thru. Even with these observations, I must ait the tub looks much better than before it was refinished. The part that has me quite upset and disappointed is that I am found overspray on the cabinets, toilet, counter, and stone flooring. Fortunately I am optimistic that will be able remove the overspray. I have been able to remove from countertop and toilet so far. Buyer be warned......... "
Kitchen and Bath Solutions is your one stop showroom for all your kitchen and bath remodeling needs. We supply & install interior finish products like Cabinets, Countertops, Flooring, Tile, Shower installation, etc. Plumbing, Electrical, & HVAC related work is subcontracted out. We also offer FREE Estimates & In-Home Consultations.
We are a locally owned countertop installation company serving the Milwaukee and surrounding Wisconsin areas. We specialize in professional granite and quartz countertop installation, with a focus on quality workmanship, attention to detail, and dependable service.\n\nOur goal is to provide contractors, remodelers, builders, and homeowners with reliable countertop installation they can count on. We take pride in doing the job right, keeping our work area clean, and treating every project with the same level of care.\n\nWhether it’s a residential remodel or a commercial project, we’re ready to help bring your project together with professional countertop installation.
The Mini Convenience Home Repair and Services specializes in home interior services that includes interior remodels, interior trimming, build bars and kitchen nooks, basement remodels, interior repair, drywall repair and patch work, interior painting, door installation and flooring installation. \n\nOn the exterior side of things we do fence and or gate installations, exterior window, door and patio door replacement, small roofing repairs or new replacement, siding, and fencing. Gutter Cleaning, excavation, demo, and trash removal. \n\nThe Mini Convenience Home & Repair Services is a small business offering competitive below market prices that includes great quality and creative work from experienced craftsmanship.
Designs in Marble, LLC is a full-service designer, fabricator and installer of all natural stones. We specialize in Granite, Marble, Quartzite, Travertine, Dekton, Neolith, Fiandre and Quartz. \n\nDesigns in Marble focuses on the personal commitment you receive from every member of the Designs in Marble team. We also maintain a very large inventory of slabs in our Ixonia location that we import and buy on a direct bases. \n\nWe utilize industry specific software called Slabsmith that redefines the possibilities and potentials when working with all products. With Slabsmith we produce highly accurate digital pictures of the actual slabs that are true to life in both color and pattern where we can show you a digital image of your project before you place your order.
"Installed Mendota Basic gas insert fireplace: Install went OK except I preferred to use my electrician and there was a mix up between contractors about how to install the wiring so it had to be done over. Jim tested the fireplace several times. He gave good instructions to a carpenter about building a box to support the insert. Stone tile around the insert: Jim did a beautiful job, and he arranged the tiles just the way I wanted them. He worked with my carpenters to design the framing to accommodate the design for wood trim and mantle that I wanted. Rebuilt the chimney from the roof up: The masonry itself is professional. This took a long time to complete due to the long winter and to various excuses (e,g, deaths, illnesses, other jobs started after ours). The scaffolding was left up longer than promised and that annoyed the neighbor who could not use his driveway. Communication on this issue was difficult for all of us. Concrete cap on chimney: This looks great. Jim forgot to do a little piece of cap on the side, but he came back and did it later, no questions asked. Tuck pointing: Grinding went well. Missed a few "bee holes" the first time round. Jim came back later and filled those in. Waterproofing: this went well. Block cutting and installing a larger glass block window: Glass block looks great, and matches the other glass block windows in the basement. Window well: Jim used landscape blocks that matched the style and color of a window well around another basement window. The blocks are level and fit exactly. They look great. Fireplace doors: Jim picked doors of a style I wanted. Installation was professional. I was disappointed that the doors don't seal airtight as I had understood when we initially discussed the job. I felt this should have been discussed more before the doors were installed. Epoxy floor:This didn't go so well. The grinder left many semi-circular and circular gouges in the floor which could not be ground out. So the floor is very uneven. Perhaps this was due to the quality of the existing concrete, but I don't really know. Then the epoxy paint he used didn't cover the floor. Jim did this over at his expense. Communication: Early on, Jim kept me well-informed about when he would come and arrived as planned. However, there were times when calls and emails went unanswered for days. Scaffolding that blocked the neighbor's driveway was not removed when promised. During the second contract, the number of unanswered calls increased. Several times Jim promised to come and did not show up or explain why, which delayed all the other work that had to wait until after the floor was redone. It also meant I was having to arrange for my daughter to be elsewhere on days even when he didn't show up and put off other contractors. This happened at least half a dozen times. Timeliness: There were several delays on the first job, attributed to weather but not entirely due to that, so the job took longer than we expected. Therefore, in the second contract we specified a start date (April 26, 2013) and an end date (May 10, 2013) and a penalty for missing the date. The job was not complete until the end of August, when he came to install the fireplace doors, to complete the tuck-pointing and waterproofing and to redo the floor.
AAA General Contracting, is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and responsibility in all of our jobs. We are a locally owned and operated business with more than 8 years of experience serving Watertown, WI and surrounding areas. There is no job too big, or too small for our team. Call today and let us put our experience to work for you!
Herod & Rocha Renovations, LLC proudly serves its customers with pride, integrity, and attention to the details that matter most to you. Please give us a call for all of your home renovation needs.
Stone can last anywhere from 15 to 100 years before it needs to be restored. You should clean your stone flooring or countertops regularly using cleaners designed for stone surfaces. Stay on top of vacuuming to prevent scratches from deteriorating stone faster, deep clean your stone surfaces using a pH-neutral cleaning solution at least once a year, and reseal the stone every one to five years, depending on foot traffic or usage.
Yes, you can generally put hot pans directly on a granite countertop without worrying about cracking, as it is a durable, heat-resistant stone that can withstand high temperatures. However, it is still highly recommended to use a trivet or hot pad as a precaution. Prolonged or repeated exposure to high heat can potentially cause discoloration or damage the countertop's sealant, making it more susceptible to staining. Additionally, the heat from a pan can transfer to the granite, creating a burn hazard for anyone who touches the surface shortly after.
Undermount sinks have clips that attach to the countertop, but they have pros and cons. They are heavier than drop-in sinks, so they only work with sturdy countertops like natural stone and are a more expensive option. You might need someone to help you install the sink, depending on its weight.
Yes, Corian® and other solid surface countertops can be cut with standard woodworking tools like a circular saw or a jigsaw, but using the correct blade is crucial for the best results.
The recommended blade is a tungsten carbide-tipped blade, often called a solid-surface planer or triple chip grind blade. This type of blade is hard enough to cut through the material effectively. For a jigsaw, a fine-tooth down-cutting blade should be used.
It is important to note that a diamond blade is not necessary. Diamond blades are designed for harder materials like natural stone, concrete, or brick, and Corian is not a natural stone.
Using blades designed for wood is not recommended as they can cause microfractures that weaken the countertop's edges. While a tungsten carbide blade provides a much cleaner cut, the resulting edge will still be rough and must be sanded and smoothed to prevent microfractures from developing over time.
The best way to save money on countertop installation is to choose an affordable material. For example, if you have a busy kitchen and need durability, choose a more affordable but lasting material like granite countertops. Likewise, if you don't use your countertops often, you can use a softer material that costs less than more sturdy ones.
Another way to cut costs is to remove and dispose of the existing countertops yourself, if possible. That way, countertop installers can get straight to placing the new feature, reducing labor costs.
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