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Torin Dixon
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Expertise
All questions regarding fabrication and installation of natural stone tile and slab countertops, flooring, backsplash. All questions related to cleaning, sealing and stain removal of natural stone surfaces. All questions on importing process and selection of natural stone slabs and pricing issues. Granite, Marble, Limestone, Slate, Travertine, Onyx, Tile, Quartz countertops, Silestone, Eco Cannot answer questions on cabinet construction
Experience in the area
Expert in traditional hand methods of natural stone fabrication. Expert in modern manufacturing techniques using latest machinery and equipment. Consultant of shop layout, design, and workflow analysis. Consultant of job costing, pricing structures, bidding processes of natural stone fabrication manufacturing. Expert in specifying stone maintenance cleaners and sealers Expert in stone restoration, stain removal and damage repair.
Organizations
Former Vice Chairman of the Missoula Design Review Board advisory committee to the City of Missoula, Montana City Council National Association of Home Builders member Missoula Building Industry Association member Billings Home Builders Association member Bitterroot Building Association member Marble Institute of America member President-Tyler Boshae Foundation President-Club Twitch
Publications
Slippery Rock Gazette -Dimensional Stone Trade Magazine http://72.243.221.11/site/archive_Issues/0211/articles/16_1.html
Education/Credentials
Journeyman Marble Mason, Bricklayers & Allied Craftsmen, Los Angeles, CA 1978
Awards and Honors
Numerous Parade of Homes winner as fabricator and installation contractor of granite and stone countertops and backsplash
Past/Present Clients
Thousands of residential and commercial clients from simple bathroom countertops in private homes to granite exterior cladding on high-rise buildings over a 34 year career.
Average Ratings
Recent Reviews from Users
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| Elsa | 05/01/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you Torin for your help!! I ..... |
| L C | 04/09/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thanks for your quick answer. I believe ..... |
| Rich | 01/10/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thanks for the help. Will attept steam ..... |
| Peter | 01/05/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | THANKS!!!! Your insight is very helpful; and ..... |
| drew | 09/08/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thanks Torin; I will give this a ..... |
Recent Answers from Torin Dixon
2012-04-30 granite countertops:
Elsa, Thank you for the follow up email and picture. The granite looks similar to Bianco Antico from Brazil, but the pattern indicates a "Commercial" grade. This only means that the color or pattern does
2012-04-27 granite countertops:
Elsa, This is a common question but may have various answers due to the nature of your particular situation. There are a few questions: 1. Regarding the dullness you indicate, is this something that
2012-04-06 travertine backsplash installation:
LC, If I understand, where the backsplash extends past the cabinets, and where the normal pattern would show the cut piece at the top, (a 3/8" cut piece under the cabinets does not normally show), you
2012-04-02 Granite Replacing Formica:
Confirmed. If you use grout it will certainly crack for two reasons. The polished surface of the granite makes a very poor bond for the grout (both chemical and mechanical bond). Combined with cabinets
2012-04-01 Granite Replacing Formica:
Hi Sean, You have indeed come up with the proper solution regarding adding plywood. I would only suggest that you use 3/8" (or 1/4" depending on the grout width you want to match on the splash) plywood
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