Would you accept this granite? What should I do?
Amy
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Comments (16)Just a quick note on the post dated checks....I seem to recall something about post dating personal checks being not acceptable. I don't think a bank is required to honor a post dated personal check but it's something I would check with your bank about. I know businesses do it with pay checks and such but when I worked as a teller I seem to recall that it didn't apply to personal accounts. So in that case, you could be sending your rent like a month ahead of time and your landlord could cash them whenever they wanted. If that's true, you would be better off sending a money order which proves the date of purchase and seeing if there is some sort of option at the post office to simply get a receipt that you MAILED the check on a certain day. If there wasn't anything to sign for but you had a way to prove that you mailed it....seems like that would be about the only option at this point if they aren't willing to work out a direct deposit sort of thing....See MoreGranite is rotated, what would you do?
Comments (34)Kevin, thanks for all your great information. I talked to the GC again today and the fabricator wanted to come out this morning with 10 minutes notice and start grinding. Not exactly confidence inspiring. The GC had to explain to him that IF we decided to cut the corners we would need days notice to plastic-wrap basically the entire kitchen. The GC knew the dangers of the dust and wanted to ensure that all cabinets, appliances, openings to the rest of the house, etc. were properly taped and covered. I asked again about rotating the slab and he still maintains that it can't be done. Which leaves grinding the corner or taking a discount. There is no cooktop cutout, so that's not a concern, but the induction cooktop is just across from the island and would be subject to dust if not properly covered. I understand the concern about dust getting into everything -- even with plastic curtains in place I think there's drywall dust under the trash can in the farthest bathroom. I should find out next week how much of a discount I can expect if we go with the "out of spec" route. The GC cautioned that asking for a discount is often misinterpreted by the fabricator as "it's ok, I can live with it" and they will negotiate for a small discount. I reasoned that "it's not OK, but I'm trying to minimize further damage" I don't want to make a bad situation worse, and cutting and grinding just might do that. On the plus side, the GC does seem to understand the issues and I'm sure would do his best to mitigate the dust if we go that route. The suggestions here of plastic wrapping everything and building a little plastic room around the grinder just might do it -- I'm just not totally convinced yet that it's the right thing to do. Totally agree with the supervise, supervise, supervise comment. I'm amazed how many mistakes get made by all parties (even myself at time). Thanks again for the advice and I'll let you know what happens next week....See Moreshould I buy these chairs? If I should, what should I do to them?
Comments (21)I agree with all of you: they're definitely Hollywood Regency. And I should recharacterize my own style, which is probably better said to be "*in* transition" rather than transitional. (: I do like clean-lined pieces, and our DR set is very Mission; the adjacent LR combines Mission and Art Deco; and our bedroom, where these chairs would go, is your basic Recovering Graduate Student/Random Wedding Present room. So funky/eclectic would fit in just fine there. And there's just something about these chairs... The room is a long rectangle. The half without windows is for the bed (not a bed per se, but rather mattresses on a metal frame) and the dressers, which are mismatched yard sale finds. On the other side of the room, I'd like to create a sitting/reading area next to the windows, with a gorgeous view of the mountains (by far the nicest thing about the room!). We got a red and tan handloomed Peruvian folk-art rug for our wedding, and that's what we'll use to set off the seating area. Also on that side of the room, framing one window, are some slender dark walnut modern-styled bookcases. And then the part I'd like to replace: a heinously ugly loveseat that a friend gave us, also on that side of the room. I'd much rather find some reading chairs and an ottoman than a loveseat anyway; the room's not that big, and the loveseat makes it a pain to open and close the curtains and shades. I agree these chairs don't look too comfortable, so they're probably not my ideal reading chairs. But they'd be good for draping the bathrobe or pulling into the LR for extra seating. I love the idea of velvet, and maybe even the box-pleated skirt -- hadn't thought of that, cool idea, thank you! I agree that they're great in a pattern, but I don't want lots of patterns clashing in my bedroom, I don't think. What would you think of a tan velvet on the back and the bottom of the seat, and then the top, round seat cushion in something like this: Here is a link that might be useful: I'd use this pillow cover to reupholster the seat......See MoreWhat would you do? Granite problem. Do I have any recourse?
Comments (23)After seeing your latest pics, ans re-reading your OP - I would say the following: 1. You PURCHASED the piece of stone for the Island - it was your property 2. THEY suggested that you wait on the island 2 1/2 years ago, and on THEIR insistance - took responsibility for the piece (still YOUR property) 3. What they are trying to give you as the island made from "your piece" (if the small sample in the pics is what the stone SHOULD look like...) does NOT match with the sample. Based on these three criteria - I would say you have a case, and that your Fabricator now has the responsibility to "deliver" - if he can't to your satisfaction, you'll need to work out fair compensation for loss and de-fault of contract. Hopefully it won't go there - I'm hoping that your guy will make things right and give you what you feel is acceptable... TO YOU !!!! I would hope that your Fabricator can find a stone with waaay more of a match to the sample, and then everyone wins. My guess is - they lost track of your "piece" AND either broke it or fabbed it (the original) for something else, or they just lost track of it and it's still there - burried in their scrap pile.... I work with shops all over the world in my business, and I cant tell you how many other fabricators are in this general group....... EVERYBODY makes mistakes now and then !!! LOL - But..... you gotta hols your guy's feet to the fire and have him fab up an island that YOU will be happy with. Seriously - I'd wait and see what he can do, then lets evaluate your options Not trying to be "self promoting" here, but you can e-mail or call if you need to discuss... www.azschoolofrock.com - I'm hoping that everything will turn out OK for you at the end of the day...... hth kevin...See MoreAmy
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