Kickstart Your DIY Journey This Summer
Yamachi Corporation, based in Sapporo, Hokkaido, is excited to launch a new initiative this summer aimed at encouraging beginners to take on DIY wall remodeling projects. The company is offering a special crowdfunding-exclusive plan that includes an online consultation service to help users confidently tackle their remodeling desires.
What is Silk Plaster?
Silk Plaster is an innovative wall-covering material that allows homeowners to easily apply it to their interiors. This DIY-friendly product consists of a unique blend of fibers and adhesives, which, when mixed with water, becomes an ideal solution for refreshing your home's walls.
The initiative not only seeks to promote the use of this versatile product but also aims to provide potential DIYers with the confidence they need to start their projects. Many people express interest in DIY activities but hesitate due to common concerns such as:
- - Uncertainty about the required materials
- - Doubts about whether they can successfully apply it to their walls
- - Fear of making mistakes
- - Lack of someone to consult for guidance
This summer is the perfect time to make your living space more enjoyable while staying cool indoors, especially with the weather predictions indicating another scorching season ahead. The Meteorological Agency’s three-month forecast has warned of severe heat, encouraging people to spend more time in air-conditioned environments. Why not use this time to transform your home into a personal haven?
You can look forward to welcoming a new atmosphere in your living space this autumn by venturing into DIY wall transformation.
Online Support for Your DIY Journey
Unlike typical crowdfunding ventures that only sell products, Yamachi Corporation aims to be a part of the customer journey through providing robust support until project completion. The online consultation entails a 30-minute session where experienced staff members will evaluate the conditions of the walls you wish to remodel.
During this session, customers can use their smartphones to show their project areas, enabling the consultant to address each participant's specific needs with personalized advice. Some of the support provided includes:
- - Assessment of wall conditions
- - Determining if the intended remodeling is feasible
- - Calculating the quantity of materials required
- - Guidance on surface treatments
- - Step-by-step advice on installation
- - Answering inquiries from novice DIYers
This pre-purchase consultation aims to mitigate worries about discrepancies between expectations and reality, such as being unprepared with materials.
The Motivation Behind the Crowdfunding
Yamachi Corporation recognizes that the awareness of DIY wall-covering materials like Silk Plaster is still limited in Japan, posing challenges for sustained distribution. Despite the hurdles, the team believes there's substantial value in their offerings that deserves to be shared with the public. Thus, they opted for crowdfunding to relay this value directly to users, instead of relying on conventional retail channels.
In recent years, crowdfunding has evolved beyond mere fundraising, transforming into a tool for raising awareness about products and engaging in experiential marketing.
Future Aspirations
Through this project, Yamachi Corporation envisions promoting:
- - A more widespread DIY culture
- - Greater freedom in home construction
- - Increased awareness of international design building materials
- - The joy of creating personalized spaces
Additionally, the company plans to explore opportunities for showcasing user experiences and building community networks, aiming to establish a new cultural norm for interior materials in Japan.
Project Overview
About MYKE
MYKE is a brand dedicated to curating high-quality building materials from around the globe. By balancing quality and price, MYKE aims to enhance the future of construction. The brand currently offers seven products tailored for both professionals and general consumers.
MYKE Official Site
Company Information
- - Company: Yamachi Corporation
- - Location: 1-17, Kitakoji Nishi 1-jo, Chuo-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido
- - Contact: +81-11-261-9911
Yamachi Corporation is committed to continuing the evolution of the DIY home improvement landscape, ensuring that everyone can enjoy the satisfaction of a personalized living space.