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   user-151585 | Oct 05, 2006 09:21pm | #1

   I'm in So. Calif., and there are a couple of co. that will sell to non certified people.  Most of the major brands, i.e., Corian,  Staron, etc. will not sell due to the warranty on the product.  The manufacturer backs the warranty.  If it is not fabricated and installed to their certification standards they are still stuck with the warranty.  You can see why they don't want that type of business.  Some co. sell through distributers who don't care who they sell to as they don't cover the warranty on the brand they carry. 

   You may be able to get the material you want from a distributor, but may have to travel or have it shipped some distance.   It is very heavy and expensive to ship as it must travel flat.  Someone in the industry in your area may be able to help you find a distributor close to your area.  

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   ahneedhelp | Oct 05, 2006 09:57pm | #2

   Thanks for the reply -I understand the points you mention.Seems they should be able to offer a waiver I can sign or whatever and be able to buy the raw material so they don't have to worry about me filing claims, etc.I'll keep searching.When the Tennessee producer was still offering the stuff I was willing to drive 6-7 hours each way to buy several large sheets.

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   Ricks503 | Oct 05, 2006 11:38pm | #3

   It is more the homeowner filing claim that they are interested in I think 

    

   " There'll be no living with her now" - Captain Jack Sparrow

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   ahneedhelp | Oct 06, 2006 12:51am | #4

   re - It is more the homeowner filing claim that they are interested in I think-----well, I'm not in the trade, so I would be lumped into the homeowner catagory.all i can do is keep searching or move on to alternative material such as concrete.i do, however, understand their reasons.noticing a lot of solid surface manufacturers sprouting out of china.
   maybe this will change the situation a bit.

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   calvin | Oct 06, 2006 02:36am | #5

   Here in Ohio we were able to buy direct if material was being used in a commercial setting.

   Otherwise, see if a fab shop will sell you the material with a signed disclaimer.A great place for Information, Comraderie, and a sucker punch.

   Remodeling Contractor just outside the Glass City.

   Quittin' Time

    

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   ahneedhelp | Oct 06, 2006 03:13am | #6

   I am reluctant to approach a fabricator but it's worth a try.Thanks for the suggestion.

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   calvin | Oct 06, 2006 03:57am | #7

   Best of luck.A great place for Information, Comraderie, and a sucker punch.

   Remodeling Contractor just outside the Glass City.

   Quittin' Time

    

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   ahneedhelp | Oct 06, 2006 04:14am | #8

   Thanks!

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   basswood | Oct 06, 2006 04:28am | #9

   Menards will supply anyone with solid surface material. I wonder if they would ship to your area (it is heavy though & would be expensive to ship).

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   ahneedhelp | Oct 06, 2006 04:42am | #10

   Thank you for the tip on Menards.I'll see if there is one close by within 300-400 miles.For all the trouble I might have to go through it might be better to use concrete.

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   basswood | Oct 06, 2006 01:51pm | #12

   Menards can be a good source for solid surface. They own their own production shop called CTI and can provide a decent range of colors and sizes. They even market solid surface (Corinthian) for DIY.

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   ahneedhelp | Oct 06, 2006 03:33pm | #13

   Thank you for the info on Corinthian.Trying to recall info about acrylic vs. polyurathane based solid surfaces.
   Something about 100% acrylic based products are better?
   (I think Corian is acrylic?)
   It's probably corporate hogwash when one touts one over the other.I'll look for the Corinthian stuff.Thanks again.

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   alwaysoverbudget | Oct 06, 2006 07:25am | #11

   take a look at granite,suppliers will sometimes sell to ho. approx 750. f0r a 5x 9 slab.larry

   hand me the chainsaw, i need to trim the casing just a hair.