Satisfaction guaranteed. Call us anytime at 323-731-8453.
Tile Depot | Flooring Supply Shop Blog

The increasing popularity of DIY projects in the current slowdown

Contractor Directory, Remodeling Contractor, contractor, subcontractors, contractors directory, construction directory

Most people refrain from undertaking a DIY project since they neither have the expertise nor the tools to complete it in an effective manner. Further, the fear of expensive repairs and maintenance in the future in case the project goes wrong also deters a number of prospective DIY enthusiasts. However, the current economic slowdown has forced people to look at different ways to save money, and DIY projects instead of hiring a contractor as one such option.

Although there is no comparison between a DIY enthusiast and a professional contractor in terms of the experience and availability of resources, one factor that makes DIY project more attractive is the cost attached to it. What you would be charged by a professional contractor would be significantly higher as compared to what you would incur if you completed the job yourself. This financial motive is one of the biggest reasons why the current slowdown has resulted in an increased number of Do It yourself enthusiasts.

Although financial motive is important, the sense of achievement involved with completing a job is something that is characteristic of a DIY project. The fact that you get to call something your own is what attracts most people to completing a job themselves rather than hiring a professional contractor.

One of the most important benefits of hiring a professional contractor is the years of experience and the resources that they bring into a project. You can easily check on the references provided by contractors to know about the previous work done by them. Further, professionals have all the tools and equipments that would be required to complete a job. Although a DIY enthusiast cannot match up to the experience levels of a professional contractor, it has become very easy to get access to high grade tools and equipment in an affordable manner.

Be it tiling, carpentry, or a plumbing job; you would require a specialized set of tools to complete the task at hand. Without the right resources you would not be able to achieve the right finish; thereby resulting in future repairs and maintenance costs. However, you can easily find highly effective tools and resources such as the grout grabber, Pro Pan, Kirb perfect, tile sealers, Tuscan Leveling System and trowels on the internet. These resources will not only make your job much easier but will result in a much more defined and finished look to your renovation work.

Although the financial slowdown is what is forcing people towards Do It Yourself projects, it is not as easy as it sounds. A DIY work gone wrong can result in more repairs and maintenance expenditure than what a professional contractor would have charged. It is for this reason that you should properly analyze the job at hand and should be prepared with the right tools and equipment before starting your project. A properly completed DIY project will give you a sense of achievement and will save you on a lot of financial expenditure.

Copyright © 2010 FlooringSupplyShop.com

FlooringSupplyShop.com offers preformed shower pans with Ebbe square shower drain

After many months of joint testing by FlooringSupplyShop with Ebbe drain and Fin Pan, FlooringSupplyShop is proud to introduce their preformed shower pans with Ebbe square shower drain.  This product is  available in 11 different metal finish grades that can be replaced in seconds.

These shower pans are available only at www.flooringsupplyshop.com and from Tile Depot at their physical location (5047 w Jefferson Blvd Los Angeles CA 90016)  These ready for tile shower pans make building customized shower environments simple and worry free. These are preformed waterproof components that simplify construction in some cases and make possible shapes that would be nearly impossible otherwise. They allow you to customize your shower space to suit your specific needs. Continue reading “FlooringSupplyShop.com offers preformed shower pans with Ebbe square shower drain”

FlooringSupplyShop.com, the online distributor of International Flooring Center, Inc., has announced that it has engaged Blanke Corporation

Los Angeles, CA – www.flooringsupplyshop.com., the online distributor of International Flooring Center, Inc., has announced that it has engaged Blanke Corporation … as its distributor for the Flooring system Products market in California.

flooringsupplyshop.com will sell and provide customer support services and tech support for Blanke ’s complete line of Blanke UNI-Mat PRO, Blanke PERMAT, Blanke ULTRA-DRAIN, Blanke Transition’s, Blanke AQUA SHIELD, Blanke DRAIN Mat and more including Customer support and tech support. Continue reading “FlooringSupplyShop.com, the online distributor of International Flooring Center, Inc., has announced that it has engaged Blanke Corporation”

ProMelt Snow Melting System SunTouch ProMelt products are a simple way to eliminate snow and ice from

SunTouch® ProMelt™ Snow Melting System

Pre-woven snow melting mats for quick and simple installations.

SunTouch ProMelt products are a simple way to eliminate snow and ice from stair way, drive way, entry way and more..

Follow these recommendations when selecting ProMelt Mats:

1. Determine what voltage will be used: 120VAC, 208VAC, 240VAC, or 277VAC.

2. Determine the heat output. The climate and amount of snowfall will dictate this choice. In general, most systems will require 50 Watts/Sq.Ft. spacing to melt snow and ice. Some residential or light commercial systems in temperate climates may need only 38 Watts/Sq.Ft. spacing. Continue reading “ProMelt Snow Melting System SunTouch ProMelt products are a simple way to eliminate snow and ice from”

FlooringSupplyShop.com Offers PreFormed™ Tile Systems from FinPan

flooringsupplyshop.com offers tile substrate solutions provided through FinPan’s PreFormed™ line of quality products. FinPan and its subsidiary T. Clear Corporation, provides a line of PreFormed™ products are solutions readily applied under a variety of flooring materials. The Shower Pan, Niches and Shower Seats are easily adaptable tile substrates solutions which come in a variety of sizes. Among the lightest products of their kind in the industry and the most easily installed these versatile one piece systems provide the foundation for tiling in a variety of situations. Tile can be applied directly to the niches and shower seats to blend into existing architectural structures and interior tile designs. The 202 Curb and 120 Slope are additional PreFormed™ products that provide ease of installation by helping to prepare and mold the construction into a professional finish. The 202 Curb fits along the edges of countertops, knee walls, door jambs and platform edges. The 120 Slope is a Styrofoam® cut-to-fit product that quickly and efficiently creates the proper slope for drainage.

All PreFormed™ products are easy to handle and install. They are readily adaptable to existing commercial and residential constructions in the bathroom, kitchen, hall or exterior. FinPan® guarantees that their PreFormed™ products will never erode or degrade and they all are specifically designed to reduce build up of condensation and deter potentially harmful molds and fungi. To ensure a watertight fit, flooringsupplyshop.com recommends either SealGuard™  C-Cure™  Pro Red as the waterproofing membrane. Unlike some other more expensive water sealants C-Cure Pro Red and SealGuard are simple to apply and suitable for commercial and residential stone and tile installations. Home renovation of this type offers the advantages of comfort and value with little effort and cost which is the reason PreFormed™ systems are used by professionals and non-professional installers alike. It is for these reasons and more that flooringsupplyshop.com selects FinPan’s quality products to provide their valued customers.

For more information on PreFormed™ products, please visit www.finpan.com.

Further Inquiries

For those requiring technical details, installation assistance or general inquiries, flooringsupplyshop.com provides their acclaimed customer service to assist with the selection and installation of PreFormed™ solutions. flooringsupplyshop.com is pleased to offer free consultations to assist customers with the selection and estimation of required materials. flooringsupplyshop.com holds one of the largest inventories of tile supplies and provides same day shipping for online orders. Customer satisfaction is a priority which is why flooringsupplyshop.com offers a money back guarantee on all PreFormed™ systems.

If you’d like more information about products, or to schedule an interview with Motti Vaknin, President of the International Flooring Center.

Please visit us at our store International Flooring Center:

5047 W Jefferson Blvd, Los Angeles, CA, 90016

call the office at 877-880-8453 or e-mail flooringsupplyshop.com directly at contact@flooringsupplyshop.com.

Tile Depot | Flooring Supply Shop Blog