We were dry cutting the granite for the cooktop taking necessary care to keep the home dust free.
Trim granite countertop in place.
While that s true to some extent the procedure and tools you use to cut granite aren t more sophisticated than those you use to cut other hard materials.
Granite countertop installation is not normally a do it yourself project.
Granite it s no doubt that one of the most popular kitchen surfaces on the market is also one that is durable long lasting and practically maintenance free.
Cut granite slab outdoors if possible to simplify cleanup.
With either type of counter surface however you are going to have to be able to trim the granite along the edges so that it fits properly.
The sections are large and cumbersome.
If you don t have a good stable surface to place the countertop on try setting it atop some 2 ft 4 ft 0 61 m 1 22 m pieces of lumber on the ground.
Granite is the hardest natural material you can choose for your countertop so you d expect cutting it to be more challenging than cutting other materials.
If the countertop seems to move easily add more clamps to pin it down.
Step 2 position the granite slab on a sturdy work surface and use c clamps attaching one every couple of feet along the sides of the.
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