'Onest Andy Posted March 3, 2007 Report Share Posted March 3, 2007 Ok guys. I am going to refit my shop in the near future. This involves scrapping all the present fixtures and fittings and starting agian. I am looking to use slatwall and it's associated fixtures and fittings on the walls. I also want to purchase two counters. with glass tops and fronts with shelves. I have trawled the net and good old Ebay and found several possible suppliers. Just wondering if there maybe someone out there I have misssed offfering better prices.. the delivery charges are something in particular I'm looking to improve on... Just about all those I have seen are charging at least £75 + vat for delivery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kobblers Posted March 3, 2007 Report Share Posted March 3, 2007 you can't beat slatwall andy what are you looking to get delivered? the counters or the slatwall? why don't you build your own counters? 18mm chipboard, ply or mdf and some extruded aluminium corner joints for the glass and hey, presto!, you have custom made counters that will be just what you need. (ply is the best option as it holds screws better and you can get it at a b and q warehouse extremely cheaply) shame i don't live near ya, i'd happily come and help ya rick. i'm doing our shop soon, we have that 700 to install so the counters have to be ripped out to get it in, it's as good an excuse as any to replace the ones we fitted 5 years ago as we now know exactly what sort of storage we need. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
earlsdoncobbler Posted March 3, 2007 Report Share Posted March 3, 2007 i recently brought slatboard from eden shop equipent http://edenshop.co.uk/#1X0 cannot tell about carrage check them out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenB Posted March 5, 2007 Report Share Posted March 5, 2007 Andy, I use Eastern Shop Equipment in Norwich, who have always delivered cabinets, slatboards etc to me themselves for a reasonable price. You are not much further from them than I am, contact them on (01603) 429398 or http://www.shopfittings4u.co.uk/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'Onest Andy Posted March 5, 2007 Author Report Share Posted March 5, 2007 Many thanks for the help here guys. I have been trying to find a local supplier. I am going tho get myself along to those people in Norwich and have a look. I can easily transport the stuff myself with my van and trailer being local it won't need to cost me a fortune.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ironplanet uk900 Posted March 5, 2007 Report Share Posted March 5, 2007 Take some Pictures Andy, when you get started. be nice to see the transformation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bristolcobbler Posted May 1, 2007 Report Share Posted May 1, 2007 i have just moved into a new shop and the last owners left the retail side of the shop fully slatboarded and it looks amazing definatly get slatboarding and you save so much space you can get shelving that fits into the slatwall very cheap and hooks,since moving only two doors down from our previous shop our takins have gone up 15-20 % so it proves having a refit makes things look more perfesional in all i only spent about a thousand pound on new signs,carpets,hooks,and the difference from the two shops are amazing and the best bit the rent is £70 a month cheaper for a shop that is double the size. sorry i havent been on here for some time but i only just got a computer today after the last one broke down about 5 months ago Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Posted May 2, 2007 Report Share Posted May 2, 2007 takins have gone up 15-20 % so it proves having a refit makes things look more perfesional Well I've been in my shop since 1989, and over the past 5-6 have keeps up with inflation, this year (re-fitted last year) the first quarter is up 11% on last year, so above inflation. I am sure this is because of freshening up the shop side. Lee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keithm Posted May 2, 2007 Report Share Posted May 2, 2007 When looking at re-fitting any shop, it pays to look at the way you work as this is often overlooked. So many operators never consider changing their set up around because they say 'I've always done it like that' or 'It's worked fine for all these years, why change it' You can always improve on any process You can invariably save space, an advantage when introducing new services. Also, improve the way you operate that makes the job easier, ie, less physical. This form of thinking will often pay dividends and shop take can improve by as much as 30% Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ironplanet uk900 Posted May 2, 2007 Report Share Posted May 2, 2007 I totally agree................Wish I'd thought about it My new set up is perfect for me, but can't get used to the small bench Alway had a big bench to lay my work out on, it's dificult to be efficient when your bench is clogged up with work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ironplanet uk900 Posted May 2, 2007 Report Share Posted May 2, 2007 Spoze Keith will be trying to sell me a larger bench in a minute Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kobblers Posted May 2, 2007 Report Share Posted May 2, 2007 'tis the nature of the beast mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'Onest Andy Posted May 2, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 2, 2007 Have to agree with your comments guys. I have been chopping and changing ideas around in order to make the very best use of my limited space. This is going to include not only more room for my custoemrs to move in but also a much nicer working area for myself and ther counter will be increasing in size from only 500 mm long ( yes 500 mm) to a lovely 3000mm. I will also be increasing by working bench space too. along with a nice new glass display cabinet for trophies etc. I have spent a considerable amount of time checking out just what's available and comparing prices. As you're all obviously aware counters and fittings from shop fitting specialists don't come cheap. The very best quote I managed for the 3 metre counter I require was a m whopping £981 + VAT. This was for 18mm carcases in a maple finish. I am about to place an order with B&Q's kitchen dept. I can build the same counter with more compartments in 16mm material with a nice granite style finish top for under £500 a damn big saving. I have also been shopping around for slatwall hooks and fittings.. i have managed to source handbag hooks for only £1.99 each again a big saving on the £5.50 each from the first supplier I found. I am very close to starting the transformation now. I make a post with the before and after and try to log details of the savings I made. Hope maybe the info will help others in the future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keithm Posted May 3, 2007 Report Share Posted May 3, 2007 What, me sir, no sir, not me sir But if you want one I'll build ya one, in ORANGE to match ya finisher Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ironplanet uk900 Posted May 3, 2007 Report Share Posted May 3, 2007 You might find it'll be silver before long Keith, It's showing my outsoler up Typical I didn't get one pair of outsoling yesterday ........But I did stitch a pack of wares gold together Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh-Candoit (ENG) Posted May 8, 2007 Report Share Posted May 8, 2007 "Silver" Yuk, you shure you aint got Flesh Gordons Space Ship. Silver with Royal Blue contrasting, now that's class. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ironplanet uk900 Posted May 11, 2007 Report Share Posted May 11, 2007 Royal blue dunno about that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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