Comments on: Kitchen Workstations—A Popular New Trend In Kitchen Design

By: Ray

Ray — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 21:05:38 +0000

If you think so…

By: Barb

Barb — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 16:58:54 +0000

Ray:

I have a B.S. degree, Chris, my husband has a Masters degree. No-Aaron does not work for PGC. Again-your opinion.

Thanks!
Barb

By: Ray

Ray — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 16:27:48 +0000

Barb, where did you obtain your masters degree? As I mentioned before, subcontractors cause unexpected change orders that result in higher costs for everyone. Is Aaron your sales representative? For someone to give feedback, ideas, island design, or whatver THEY MUST BE A CERTIFIED REMODELER OR ARCHITECT AND EDUCATED. Do you expect all Paramont Granite employees to hold a bachelor or masters degree in kitchen design, layout, etc.?

By: Barb

Barb — Fri, 22 Feb 2008 22:00:29 +0000

Aaron:

I appreciate your comments! Although we work with builders, remodelers, designers, architects, etc., we also do business with direct residential customers. Often times they are looking for ideas. We get many positive comments from them on the projects that we do, photos we proudly show, and ideas we can give from previous jobs we’ve done.

We are business owners, (Natural Stone Fabricators), and although we do not run our civilization, or country, that certainly does not mean we are not educated, unless a B.S. degree and Masters degree no longer count.

Thanks!
Barb

By: Aaron Weiche

Aaron Weiche — Fri, 22 Feb 2008 21:36:41 +0000

I commend Barb and PGC for having the experience and talent to work within a customer relationship and not only do their “grunt work” of completing the “gifted ones” plan, but interact with the customer and provide insight, opinion and possibilities.

If a project incurs change orders, so be it. That is at the choice of the customer if they want a different final outcome and want to pay for that.

Even if they are not part of the educated that run our civilization, I know they are entitled to enjoy their kitchens.

I would love to read your blog Ray since you have such great opinions to toss out.

By: Ray

Ray — Mon, 18 Feb 2008 20:44:29 +0000

Barb, thanks for understanding.

By: Barb

Barb — Mon, 18 Feb 2008 17:46:24 +0000

Ray:

Thanks for reading my blog and your opinion.

Barb

By: Ray

Ray — Mon, 18 Feb 2008 17:27:44 +0000

Barb, I totally disagree with you. Subs are hired to compliment the remodeler or builder, not share suggestions. Suggestions create change order that cost everyone more money. Please continue doing what you do best, running a successful granite cutter company. Us architects all agree that civilizations are run by the educated.

By: Barb

Barb — Mon, 18 Feb 2008 17:17:31 +0000

Ray:

No I am not a certified architect, nor is PGC. I think you may need to re-read what I wrote. I quoted something from an article, and then I said, “At Paramount Granite Company, we have installed many granite islands with built-in sinks, or cooktops. If you are looking to do some remodeling in your kitchen, we’d be happy to share some ideas and work with you to achieve that perfect kitchen, or workstation complete with granite countertops.”

Many people come into our showroom looking for ideas that they might incorporate in their kitchen design. We’ve installed many, many kitchens over the years and try to provide photos of some of the projects that we’ve done. Having photos gives the consumer ideas, which they appreciate.

I disagree with your comment that, “Sharing ideas for a workable kitchen is up to us architects and generals not subs.” Sharing ideas through photos, or what we’ve seen people do is valueable information for the consumer.

Thanks!
Barb

By: Ray Radamacher

Ray Radamacher — Mon, 18 Feb 2008 16:52:39 +0000

Are you a certified architect in mn? Please remember that you cut and polish stone, not remodeling existing structures. For you to say that you can help with layout and design of a kitchen is unbelievable. For example do you know the tolerance between a island and perimeter? Or what is code for distances between a kitchen perimeter sink and a bar sink? Sharing ideas for a workable kitchen is up to us architects and generals not subs.