Sink Save

9 years ago

last modified: 9 years ago

Yesterday's customer sat a very hot pot in a Corian acrylic sink. He's probably lived with this for years, but since he's getting ready to sell, I got the call. He'll be out less than $300.00 if I can pull this off, $1,500.00 if I can't.

I had to remove the strainer because I've ground a pond into the sink bottom while removing the burns. The pitch must be restored and that means cutting a new flange recess into the sink bottom freehand with a laminate trimmer equipped with a spiral straight cutter.

I held a pan under the hole to test the evacuation before completing the polish. If you study for it, you can still see a smidge of the lower burn. I'm not sure any more grinding would have gotten rid of it. He was very happy and I doubt a home inspector will find any objections:

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ghostlyvision

9 years ago

Joe, you never cease to amaze with your knowledge and expertise, I love your threads, even in the 'sue' thread you've kept your composure admirably.

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Iowacommute
9 years ago
Joe, I have been reading your threads since you started posting, we'll I don't know how long ago. You are an artist. Great job.
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9 years ago
last modified: 9 years ago
Looks like you will be able to stay out of small claims court on this one! Thanks for sharing, it helps people know they can fix so these "mistakes" when they happen and not have to live with them for decades.
Joseph Corlett, LLC thanked User
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Nothing Left to Say
9 years ago
Nice work!
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Joseph Corlett, LLC
Original Author
9 years ago
last modified: 9 years ago
Surprisingly, this customer shares an age, gender, and racial demographic with my suer. And each was ordered to get the repairs/replacements done by their realtor.

If you've got surface problems, get them fixed now while you can enjoy them, because you are going to pay me or you're going to pay at closing when you sell.
divotdiva2
9 years ago
awesome Joe. We have a Corian counter that we will remove when we renovate. We asked some of the countertop shops here (including the one who installed) whether they would be able to take the material and recycle or help out someone like Habilitat and they said no!
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Joseph Corlett, LLC
Original Author
9 years ago
I do several solid surface and granite recycle jobs every year. I just wish they'd cut it instead of ripping it out.
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Linda
9 years ago
If you wish to donate materials, contact your local ReStore directly. Some locations will collect donations from homeowners. Several years ago, I led a team of volunteers who removed materials for resale from homes being demolished or remodeled. Your area might have an active deconstruction team for such projects.

When you donate to Habitat, you may save money on demolition and disposal costs and get a tax deduction for the value of the donated items.