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Expertise
Any questions about solid surface countertop repair. (Corian, Hi Macs, Formica Solid Surface, Gibraltar, Avonite and all other brands. Crack repairs, sink replacements, scratch removal, countertop alterations for design purposes or to accept new appliance installations and more.
Experience in the area
I was the lead fabricator in one of North Carolina's most popular countertop fabrication shops for 5 1/2 years. In charge of residential and commercial fabricating. In 1998 I struck out on my own to start Complete Solid Surface Refinishing. North Carolina's first repair only specialist. We do not fabricate new countertops, we specialize in making existing solid surface countetops just like new again. Dupont certification. #6231
Publications
I run The Solid Surface And Stone Countertop Repair BlogAll repairs done to solid surface countertops on the blog were done by me. The stone countertop repairs were submitted to me by other repair specialists around the country. Also I am an expert author featured at www.ezinearticles.com
Education/Credentials
Dupont certified repair specialist certification #6321
Past/Present Clients
Dupont, Formica, LG Hi Macs, Avonite, Wilsonart. As well as thousands of satisfied homeowners in North Carolina.
Average Ratings
Recent Reviews from Users
K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response P = Politeness| User | Date | K | C | P | Comments |
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| Richard | 11/27/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thanks much for your timely, knowledgeable answers ..... |
| Donna | 09/27/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| Marion Shore | 09/20/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you for getting back to me ..... |
| Carole | 08/19/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you Bryan for your expert advice ..... |
| chris | 05/23/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you. We did ask several other ..... |
Recent Answers from Bryan Dix
2012-03-26 Bar Counter:
Hello Nicole, This is sort of a big project and you would probably be better off with the help of a contractor. This is one of those projects that once you start doing it, it will reveal other things
2011-11-17 Drilling into Hi-Macs:
Hello Richard, I hope I found this question quick enough to still be of help to you. Sorry for the delay. Yes, you can drill into the Hi Macs using standard twist type bits, do not use a paddle
2011-09-25 replacing an undermount sink with silestone countertop:
Hello Donna, I have heard this scenario play out many times. I don't know of any fabricators of stone countertops that would go out and do a retro fit of a sink for you. Sometimes they won't because
2011-09-17 Crazing in LG Hi-Macs sinks:
Hello Marion, I apologize for taking so long to answer this. I have been very busy this past week and it slipped by me. The crazing that you are experiencing is not caused by the disposal. That
2011-08-26 spider cracks in my corian sink:
Hello Debi, Unfortunately there is no way to repair those little lines. The industry term for that is called "crazing". The only fix for this is to replace the sink. Sometimes people buy rubber mats
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