Avoid choosing an overhang longer than 1. Adjust your template to add the additional measurement for the overhang. Choose a type of granite slab. Granite can be purchased from local fabricators, home centers, or kitchen showrooms. Ask your vendor for a catalogue, or browse their selection in store or online. Select a style and color that matches your kitchen or bathroom. You may opt to order a granite slab with pre-finished edges, or cut and smooth the edges on your own.
Part 2. Cut a piece of 0. Purchase a large piece of plywood that is the same measurements as your countertop template. Lay it on top of your countertop and push it flush against the wall, then measure it again, marking any parts that need to be trimmed. Use a circular saw to trim the plywood to size and to cut out a hole for the sink. Be sure to factor in the overhang measurements on the edges of the countertop when measuring and cutting the plywood.
Attach the plywood to the cabinets by drilling screws through the cabinet. Get underneath your countertops and position an electric drill at one corner of your cabinet braces. Insert screws upwards to secure the plywood to the countertop. Space screws every 8—10 inches 20—25 cm. Wear safety goggles when using an electric drill. Add a coat of waterproofing membrane to the plywood as a precaution.
Pour a waterproofing membrane into a paint tray and coat a small paint roller. Apply the membrane to the entire surface of your plywood.
Let it sit overnight to dry before continuing your installation. Part 3. Dry fit the granite countertop to make sure it fits. Position your granite slab on top of your countertop to see how it will fit. Be very careful to avoid damage or breakage. Note cuts or adjustments that need to be made, if any. Use a whiteout pen or painter's tape to trace the cuts you need to make. Lay your countertop template on top of the granite slab.
Mark any adjustments to the outside edges that you may want to make. Use scissors to cut out the paper or cardboard outline of your sink and use it to trace the area that needs to be cut from the granite.
If you are making your own sink hole, it is best to install a drop-in sink so you don't have to worry about making a perfectly smooth cut.
Use a handheld wet circular saw to cut the granite slab as needed. A wet saw is the best choice to cut granite because it cuts down on the large amount of dust that would otherwise be created.
Attach the small saw to a garden hose as indicated in the manufacturer's instruction manual. Position the saw just outside the lines you drew and gently drag the blade across the granite until you cut all the way through the slab. Buy or rent a handheld wet circular saw from your local hardware store. Wear gloves, goggles and a face mask to protect yourself while cutting the granite. Have someone catch the sink cutout so it doesn't fall through the counter and break.
Use a wet grinding wheel to smooth the edges of the granite slab. Attach your wet grinding wheel tool to your garden hose as indicated by the manufacturer. Turn on the grinder and position the round part of the tool next to the edge of the granite you want to smooth. Slowly drag the grinder back and forth along the edge on the slab until you are satisfied with its smoothness. Tips from our installers Brackets that have side or back angles attached to them do not need a mounting channel to rest in as they are typically covered with sheet rock of some other surface material.
Though you could create mounting channels for the additional mounting points it is much simpler to flush mount by trimming the sheet rock in that area and then apply a sheet rock patch. Be sure your knee wall or other object that you intend to use as a base for your granite countertop is well built and stable. If you're unsure consult a professional. We recommend pre-drilling all screw holes to prevent cracking studs. Though we off-set the screw hole positions to help avoid splits, pre-drilling is a good idea.
Consider using Liquid Nail — it may seem like overkill considering the combined strength of the lumber and our half inch steel countertop support brackets.
However the more surface area that is physically attached the stronger and more stable the joint will be for supporting granite countertops. Liquid Nail is an inexpensive extra touch for that extra measure of durability. See just how simple it is to install our Countertop Brackets! This bracket provides excellent support and prevents the countertop from tipping over or cracking when leaned on. Front Mounting Brackets Our Front Mounting Countertop Support Bracket for granite or other solid surface applications are designed to be mounted directly to a stud or used with a backing plate in either an existing installation or in a new installation.
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