Joining Granite Worktops

Although good granite can be pricey a lot of the cost comes from cutting which you can do at home to save money.

Joining granite worktops. Generally with granite and quartz worktops the maximum length for a single piece without jointing is 3000mm. While this can save time and money it becomes more important that you know exactly what you are doing when joining the worktop. For these reasons granite worktops will often have more joints or seams than wooden worktops. Also choose furniture pieces that are made from the.

If you work carefully you can seam granite in a way that is durable and nearly unnoticeable. Right here you can see one of our joining granite worktops collection there are many picture that you can surf we think you must click them too. A joint in granite worktops often called a seam or. Choose just one shade for all the furniture pieces so that your room will look well organized.

Seams in granite countertops are glued together using two part epoxy. Finding the right color epoxy and mixing it well are just as important as a smooth final seam. Then use a dry circular saw for a neat cut a wet circular saw for reduced dust or an angular grinder to cut holes for sinks and cooktops. Always wear the proper safety gear and plan out the cut first.

Smaller units are more easily and more safely transported and laid. The two sections are then pulled together with lever operated clamps until the glue sets. If the worktop has a cut out for a hob or sink the length of the top may need to be shorter if made out of granite as once the cut out is made the worktop becomes weak at the points either side of the hole.