When you install new granite as part of a construction or renovation project, chances are you'll be left with at least some leftovers. These parts usually come in the form of leftover blocks from the supplier, and there is simply no room for them in the installation. The question is: what should you do with them now?
Noen prøver å selge dem til granittentreprenører eller resirkuleringsfirmaer. Andre holder dem tilgjengelige for nødvendig reparasjonsarbeid under eller etter installasjonen. Men hvis du ønsker å være kreativ, er det mange andre bruksområder for disse restene -, hvorav mange kan du gjøre 100 prosent selv!
Bygg skrivebord
Hvis du har en stor granittplate til overs for prosjektet ditt, kan du kombinere den med en passende base for å gjøre den om til en solid, attraktiv bordplate. Alternativene her er nesten ubegrensede. Du kan for eksempel montere den på en jernbase og ben, bruke den som et innendørsbord, eller til og med plassere den på en trestubbe for å lage et provisorisk terrassebord.
Of course, your granite slab will almost certainly have jagged edges, so it's important to bevel those edges to be safe. Also, make sure your base is strong enough to support the weight of the board, and that the surface area of the granite table top is only slightly larger than the base (about 0.3 times should be safe).
Design A Tray
Relatively small leftover granite is perfect for serving trays and decorative trays, depending on your preference. Granite trays on the counter can add an extra touch of elegance to your kitchen and dining area. Use it to serve your collection of cheese, meat and fruit, or any hors d'oeuvres you see fit.
On the other hand, you can also turn granite into a decorative tray for your living room space. It's relatively easy to shape and form the tray to your needs, you just need to install two handles on the top or sides to complete the look. Add a book or two to the top and you'll have a nice ornament that will aid your decor.
Make A House Number
Do you already have your house number on your house number or post? If so, is it made up of those cheap plastic "glued" numbers? Instead of dealing with the thrill of numbers that keep peeling off the surface, why not create a unique house number from the granite you have left over?
Just take a suitable piece of granite, shape it as desired, and carve (or paint) your house number on the board. It's relatively easy to do, and you'll get a house number that will stand the test of time - guaranteed!
Bruk den til utvendige hjemmeprosjekter
Når det kommer til utvendig hjemmebruk for granittrester, er himmelen grensen. Du kan ta noen platerester og gjøre dem om til fliser til terrassen eller verandaen din; bygge stablefontener av granittrester; eller til og med bruk granittrestene til å bygge en støttemur rundt huset eller hagen (forutsatt at du har nok materiale).
