DIY Solid Surface Countertop Kit Now Available

by Anonymous

Dallas, TX August 19, 2004 -- Though American Solid Surface Inc, dba Solid-Surface-Kits.com (SSK), has introduced an easy to install solid surface kit to the “do-it-yourself” (DIY) market. Sold at a savings of 45-50% of what installed countertop would cost, these kits allow the average DIY’er to install their own solid surface countertop. Often referred to by the brand name Corian (a registered trademark of the DuPont Co.), Solid surface material has been closely controlled by manufacturers and distributors since it first became popular in the 1970s. Until now, solid surface kitchen countertops have not been DIY installable. This was referenced in a recent article by Dummies.com http://cda.dummies.com/WileyCDA/DummiesArticle/id-2136.html

They explain “The countertop has always been a costly consideration to any kitchen remodel project. Our kit makes it easy to measure and install a solid surface countertop. Anyone with average home improvement skills and a few basic power tools can complete the job in about a day and a half. And best of all they wind up with a countertop that they can be proud to say they did it themselves at a considerable savings.

Here is how the program works. The customer sends a basic floor plan drawing with measurements to SSK. A quote is returned to the customer. The customer then purchases SSK’s “Installation CD-ROM” for $25.95 which includes high resolution photographs of the over 200 name brand colors, like Formica Solid Surface, Dova’e and Hi-Macs, that are offered, video clips on how to install the countertop, and other information relevant to the project. Once the customer has narrowed down their color selection they contact the material manufacturer directly and request 2x2 inch samples of the actual material. The cost of the CD is refundable upon placing your order and carries a money back guarantee if the customer decides not to order the kit.

Once the quote has been accepted, SSK sends a revolutionary flexible patterning system “Template-In-A-Can” to the customer. The customer then completes the simple step-by-step instructions to create a pattern of the existing countertops that communicates a specific shape of the kitchen dimensions including angles of intersecting corners to SSK. The “Template-In-A-Can” is returned to SSK where it is checked prior to fabrication. The order is then finalized, paid for, fabricated, boxed and shipped to the customer. The typical turn around time is 3-4 weeks after receiving the “Template in a Can”.

SSK states that “If the rave reviews from our customers are any indication, the SSK kits are a source of great savings and accomplishment for the customer.”

Solid-Surface-Kits.com is a part of American Solid Surface Inc., a growing firm based in Dallas, Texas. W. Dewayne Michaels, the company’s President and founder, has been active in the solid surface industry for over 20 years. The countertops offered by Solid-Surface-Kits.com come in a wide variety of colors. Call 1-877-334-2700 for more information or a hard copy of our media kit including installation CD and high resolution photographs of completed kitchens.

Interview Contact: Walter Dewayne Michaels, “Mr. Countertop”

Solid-Surface-Kits.com
American Solid Surface Inc.
2610 Irving Blvd
Dallas, TX 75207
Phone: 877-334-2700 or countermann@msn.com

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