Solid Surface - Minimising Wastage

Solid Surface - Minimising Wastage

One of the most ingenious facts about Solid Surface is that, to a certain extent it can be re-purposed.

How?

If you decide that you are going to completely refurbish your premises, it is possible to remove the existing Solid Surface worktops, and (within reason) rework these to reuse again, using the correct fabrication techniques.

Not only that but the offcuts of the material can also be used so that wastage can be minimised.

How can this be achieved?

Solid Surface is an entirely man-made material, with the ability to cut, shape, and manipulate into shapes and sizes. This means that the material can be joined together, with inconspicuous seams, creating an entirely new item.

Before I move on to what can be created using off-cut Solid Surface material, please take a quick read of my previous newsletter, which is all about the sustainability of this product.

What sort of items can be created using off-cut material?

There are many items that can be made using off-cut Solid Surface, many that are not always even considered. I have listed a few here below, just to provide some examples.

  • Window cills

  • Door thresholds
  • Coasters
  • Chopping Boards

  • Trivets
  • Coffee tables

  • Menu holders

  • Niche Boxes

  • Shower trays

  • Samples
  • Placemats
  • Skirting boards
  • Soap dishes
  • Door handles
  • Shelving units

  • Drawer fronts

  • Signs

  • Cistern covers

The piece de resistance is this impressive train, that my father David Bailey , founder of BSF Solid Surfaces Ltd created, using off-cuts of Solid Surface, many years ago.

This is still holding pride of place in our showroom in Brentwood, Essex. ??

Solid Surface has so many advantages, including the ability to take the leftover material, and rather than adding to landfill, finding other uses for it, even if it at first does seem a bit outlandish.

If you would like to talk to me about your ideas for other ways to use Solid please do give me a ring at 01277 263603, or drop me an email to?nicola@bsfsolidsurfaces.com. For more information about us please check out our website?www.bsfsolidsurfaces.com

Look forward to chatting with you very soon

Take care Nicola x

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Nicola Barden is the Managing Director of her family business, BSF Solid Surfaces Ltd, offering high-end, custom-made, bespoke counter surfaces from Solid Surface, a luxurious, man-made stone material, used for both commercial and residential projects, their website is?www.bsfsolidsurfaces.com

She can be contacted at?nicola@bsfsolidsurfaces.com?or give her a call at 01277 263603 if you want to chat about anything or nothing in particular.

In her spare time, she can be found with her husband, son, three madcap cats, and one crazy dog. They enjoy going to the zoo, the park, the rides, the cafe for "coffee and cake" and anything that allows their energetic son to expend his endless amounts of energy!

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I love the innovative approach that you take Nicola Barden

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It is exciting when the newsletters come out because we get to learn one more new thing about the wonders of solid surfaces Nicola Barden ??

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Andrew Gaskell

I support SME's with claiming Innovation Tax from HMRC.

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Thanks for sharing Nicola!

Kerry Bullivant

Marketing Operations Manager at Nebrak Ltd ? Home of the Micro Market, Custom Vending Furniture & Refreshment Interiors.

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Love this little insight Nicola Barden. I need a few shelving solutions myself ??

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Chris Cook

2x Olympian, Keynote Speaker & Non-Executive Director

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Valuable additions, made out of the offcuts, Nicola Barden

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