Do You Offer Laminate Counter Tops?
If you don't already offer laminate counter tops as part of your services; this is a fast growing segment of the construction industry; that you might like to give a try.
The
Kitchen and Bath Laminate Countertops DVD is easy to use and this well made DVD that runs just under an hour in length will show you how to not only install custom laminate for kitchen and bath counter tops but also you'll learn time saving installation shortcuts and tips for installing laminate counter tops. The DVD shows routering, cutting, measuring, gluing, filing and sanding to achieve a professional laminate counter top installation.
Used for years in restaurants and lounges, metallic laminates are now becoming a hot decorating item for home use, where they provide a contemporary, sleek look. You will learn the differences in the various laminates such as, metallic laminates are constructed much like plastic laminates, but are topped with a thin layer of aluminum, brass, copper, or stainless steel. They are available in a variety of finishes and textures. Metallic laminates come in titanium, aluminum, iron, gold, pewter, and stainless steel finishes. Within these categories, you can choose satin, striped, herringbone, shiny, or polished looks. The design latitude for this type of cabinet laminate is very high.
No matter which type of laminate your intend to offer your customers, make sure you can do it right by getting up to speed on the installation of laminate counter tops.
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The Secret to Getting Your Construction Estimates Right
If you're new to the realm of construction contracting, you can find yourself feeling a little overwhelmed when it comes to making your construction estimates to potential customers. You are in a very competitive business and if you underbid, you're sure to get the job but you won't make a very decent profit. If you overbid, your potential customer is sure to keep shopping around.
There is a book that can help you always have the best estimate that will ensure a good price for your customer as well as a good profit for yourself. You will learn to estimate your cost of materials for labor on both residential and structural additions.
This book is complete with construction estimating tables and construction procedures needed to make a complete construction estimate that includes a materials list needed for wood framed and steel framed buildings, so you don't find you need additional supplies when you have already started the job - telling a client you underestimated a portion of a job and you need to ask for more money is also going to put a strain on a business relationship.
This guide will help you give your best estimate for nearly every type of construction job you can think of as well as consider items you may have missed and not counted as part of your estimate. Many types of common construction jobs are covered from foundations to wood flooring to framing. Roofing, exterior and interior finishing work is also covered.
When you want to make sure your estimate is the most accurate and competitive, take a tip from the pros and use a cost estimating guide.
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