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Make sure your counters are level, true and solid. At every seam or cut you will need to have a support. Never have granite hanging in the air with no support, if you put to much weight on it, it could crack.
After that is done, put a bead of 100% silicone on the top of the cabinets and then put your granite down. Good to go.
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What are the special care requirements for a granite counter top?
Some of the special care requirements for a granite counter top include applying granite sealer.
How much does it cost to install granite counter top?
The cost will vaey on size on your counters and kind of granite. It is about $4.00 per square foot, for black granite 3/8" thick for materials only.
What is the difference between granite counters and granite cutting boards?
Granite counter tops are large and attached to the lower cabinets, forming a work top. Granite cutting boards are small and rest upon the counter top.
What are some of the pros and cons of a granite counter top?
Granite is the most desired countertop today as it is durable and beautiful. On the down side, it is also very expensive and difficult to install if you try to do it yourself.
If you get a new granite counter top do you have to buy a new sink?
I would. I use to install granite but now I remodel custom kitchens. Almost every sink in a granite top is a undermount sink. Unless you had a decent undermount sink to begin with that could be reused, I would get a new one.
What is the difference between granite counter top and 0.25 inch engineered granite counter top?
The answer is in the question. Natural granite and engineered granite are like steak and beefburger. However, engineered granite is probably more practical and cheaper in the long run. See link.
Does a carpenter install a counter top?
Yes, carpenters can install counter tops.
What is a rough top for granite counter tops?
Granite counter tops are usually sanded and polished to create a smooth surface. A design element that is used sometimes is to keep the edges of a granite counter top rough or unpolished and unsanded to give a more natural look.
Do granite counter tops need any special care?
Yes, you will have to make sure your granite counter top is properly sealed or it will stain.
Can I install granite counters on top of the ones I already have?
It would be easier, and cheaper, to go ahead and yank out the old counter tops. Granite tends to be thick and heavy so you don't want to compromise it in any way. I'd go with the granite only.
Does a granite counter top require special conditioning and cleaning?
Granite counter tops can be wiped down with a wet cloth. However, granite polish can be used to help preserve cleanliness and luster.
Is a granite counter top heat sensitive?
Granite counter tops aare not sensitive to the heat normally associated with their use in kitchens. A hot pan will not affect them.
