Joining Two Pieces Granite Countertop

All purpose construction adhesive glue can be used for granite slab installations although it is generally only used on the bottom layer of the slab to adhere the slab to the plywood decking for the countertop.

Joining two pieces granite countertop. Slide one piece of the countertop over far enough so you can stick your hand between the two pieces. A special clamping system known as a seam puller uses a vacuum pump to attach blocks to each half of the countertop. Countertop 31 joining the seams duration 4 minutes 53 seconds then it s a simple matter to join the two pieces of countertop together and set them in place on the cabinets. Connect the two pieces from the underside with the toggle bolts that came with the countertop.

Cover the sawhorses with old sheets or other material to protect the laminate pieces and to keep glue from dripping onto the floor. Place the two countertop pieces you plan to join together into place where you can nail them down. Seams in granite countertops are glued together using two part epoxy. Some installers use silicone so the countertop pieces can move.

Run a heavy bead of glue onto one of the broad sides and smear it to cover the entire side. Pick up the poplar. Tighten the bolt with an open end wrench. I find silicone seams to be impractical and a poor choice.

A seam is the transition line that forms when two granite tops come together. Since granite countertops are expensive you want to take care when joining seams in order to make them as unnoticeable as possible. This is an old school method for seaming kitchen countertops. If you re installing granite countertops as part of your kitchen remodel there s a good chance you ll need 2 or more pieces of granite due to size and transportation limitations.

We re at 4755 e. The two sections are then pulled together with lever operated clamps until the glue sets. Position the wings of the bolt into the slots on each piece. For joining in a corner the pieces should be cut at a 45 degree angle.

When connecting two pieces along a run such as in a galley kitchen make the cuts straight across at a 90 degree angle. The void between the tops should be filled with epoxy or polyester glue colored with pigment to match your granite tops. Sand down any rough edges with a sander or file. Hold the poplar with your right.

As you do so check the joint on the surface to make sure that the seam is perfectly flush.