How To Attach A Granite Countertop To A Vanity
Granite is heavy enough to sit securely on a vanity with only a bead of caulk to hold it in place.
How to attach a granite countertop to a vanity. The vanity top is the sink and surrounding area that rests atop a. By selecting a prefabricated granite which has already been cut to a standard depth you can save nearly 400 in labor costs. Although it s possible to install the sink and faucet after setting the countertop it s easier. When i asked him how the granite countertops would be attached to the cabinets he said that they place the granite countertops right on top of t.
Bob looks over the shoulders of rick and brian from star granite interiors as they install a granite vanity top in the first floor bathroom. Granite comes in a myriad styles and choices. New bath vanity with granite counter top need a back splash and a side splash to protect from water leaks. Install a new granite countertop sink optional if you are installing a pegasus or solique granite countertop from the home depot be sure to follow the installation instructions provided.
Hi everyone i have been looking in to granite countertops and spoke with a fabricator today to ask a bunch of questions about the installation process. They can also attach the undermount sinks drill ports to accommodate the faucet type and cut the backsplash pieces to size. Even if you don t think about them much a vanity is one of the most used areas in your home. Before you install a granite countertop you ll need to cut a piece of plywood to the same size as the granite and screw the plywood to the top of your cabinet to reinforce it.
Fabricators can cut the prefab slabs to the exact length and form three individual segments. Attach the plywood to the cabinets by drilling screws through the cabinet. The granite system requires sheets of plywood be laid on top of the cabinets to support the granite. This video show how to diy install a granite backs.
Next move your granite countertop into position and draw lines to indicate any cuts you.