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About Bryan Dix
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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
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.

   

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Questions Answered By Expert  Bryan Dix 
In Category  Kitchen Design/Remodeling

SubjectDate Asked

Quartz Countertops10/26/2009
  Q: I have quartz countertops in my kitchen. I want to give the kitchen a "face-lift" including ...
  A: Hey Angela, There is no way to change the color of quartz countertops. At least if there is a ...
Replace Drop in Range with a Slide in range10/22/2009
  Q: I'm replacing a 30" drop in range with a 30" slide in range. The opening should be OK. It looks ...
  A: Hey Ed, As long as the opening is okay then you are correct. Just make sure your opening ...
KITCHEN COUNTERTOPS10/16/2009
  Q: WHEN MEASUREING MY COUNTER TOP OUR GLASS TOP STOVE IS 30".HOME DEPOT SAYS THAT, THAT HAS TO BE ...
  A: Hey Don, Yep, this is correct. They have to purchase the material in sheets. The sheets are ...
Replacing Kitchen Sink10/11/2009
  Q: We have corian coutertops with an undermount almond sink. Can we easily replace the sink with ...
  A: I can't be specific with your question without knowing some more information. There are a lot of ...
Granite Counter Tops9/2/2009
  Q: I had granite counter tops installed and when they were done with the install they sealed them, but ...
  A: Here is a website that sells lots of granite products that you may find helpful. ...
butcher block counter top9/1/2009
  Q: I have a very small butcher block countertop next to my store - I don't know the age of this but ...
  A: I know a lot about solid surface countertops and not much at all about butcher block tops. I would ...
Under counter space & granite composite sinks8/3/2009
  Q: I'm having a 62" x 25" laminate kitchen counter top and cabinet built. Ideally I'd like to find a ...
  A: I am about to throw my computer out the window. I am very sorry for the delay again but I haven't ...
counter top7/27/2009
  Q: cut the hole for the new sink in the new laminate counter top. Not sure what or how, but now I have ...
  A: Hey Dan, sorry to take so long to answer you. If the sink is sitting flat and doesn't need to be ...
Can kitch faucet be installed directly over laminate7/26/2009
  Q: I'm having a 62" x 25" laminate kitchen counter top and cabinet built. Ideally I'd like to find a ...
  A: I apoligize for taking so long to answer you. If it were me, I would go ahead and get the 22 x 25 ...
Cultured Marble7/10/2009
  Q: How can I fix superficial scratches from cultured marble? Thanks in advance, Richard
  A: I don't really do any clutured marble repairs myself but this is one that I have done before. You ...
Marble top7/8/2009
  Q: I have a very old wash stand with a very scratched up marble top. How can I get the scratches out ...
  A: Hey Rodger. You have to use specific diamond abrasives instead of sandpaper. You will also need ...
Corian sink5/29/2009
  Q: Is there any way to repair an 8 inch crack in my Corian double sink? I would like to do it myself. ...
  A: There are some diy kits that you can find online. I hate them, they do not usually work. I have ...
Kitchen Sink Replacement5/28/2009
  Q: I'm remodeling my kitchen and need to replace the kitchen sink. My contractor says I need to be ...
  A: In order to answer your question I need a little more information. I am not quite sure if you are ...
Glass cooktop cracks on tile counter4/30/2009
  Q: I installed a glass cooktop on a new tile counter using silicone and the supplied brackets. After ...
  A: Hey Guy, Try using some weather stripping. Just use some that is slightly thicker than your ...
laminate countertop & sink replacement4/21/2009
  Q: We are remodeling our kitchen and would like to put in an undermount sink. Can we do that with a ...
  A: I am sorry for taking so long to respond. I've been on the road alot this week and your question ...
Drilling into Silestone4/10/2009
  Q: When our house was built we had Silestone countertops and backsplash installed in the kitchen. We ...
  A: Hey Bob. I think your best bet is to just get a 1" screw. If it is a little too long then grind it ...
bond bathroom mirror to tile4/2/2009
  Q: i want to bond a small mirror to the shower tile so that i can shave in the shower. what bonding ...
  A: Home Depot was right. 100% silicone. Don't over do it. Just dab about a dime sized drop on the ...
granite counter top3/23/2009
  Q: We bought a 30" slide in range and the cut out is 36". Can the side gaps be filled with anything? ...
  A: I am afraid I can't think of anything to do that wouldn't look like you were just covering a ...
Corian countertops3/20/2009
  Q: I am buying a house that has white corian countertops. I want to know is there anyway to change the ...
  A: Well, there are companies that will spray a solid surface countertop onto any surface. I have ...
Wall Tile3/13/2009
  Q: I hired a man to fill in the missing grout between the wall tiles in my shower. This is grout that ...
  A: You are not being scammed. If you are going to do anything to it I would say go ahead and have it ...
Sink/Counter install has no seal3/12/2009
  Q: We had a remodel on our home after a house fire last year. The kitchen sink is lacking a "seal" and ...
  A: I always seal the sinks with 100% silicone. GE or DAP that I buy at Lowe's or Home Depot. I would ...
replacing an undermount sink3/12/2009
  Q: We have an undermount sink that is currently cracked. Our countertops are granite. Is it possible ...
  A: Hey Tina. Yes it is possible. I am guessing that your sink is some type of stone composite? ...
kitchen counter tops3/11/2009
  Q: What are the pros & cons between laminate counters and granite counters?
  A: Well, no countertop is indestructible or without it's own issues but here is my take on laminate and ...
Kitchen counter3/8/2009
  Q: Should a top or under mounted kitchen sink be installed for new granite kitchen counters?
  A: This is sort of a matter of opinion. Either one would be okay, but there are a few things you ...
Replacing Kitchen Sink Attached to Granite3/5/2009
  Q: I would like to replace a sink that is attached to a granite counter top. Is this possible? If so, ...
  A: It is possible. There are a few things to consider. First, I would not recommend that you tackle ...

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