Just call us garage fabricators!
Ever since we bought our kitchen, the granite cutting and installation has left us wondering what to do and IF we could do this. We got all of the granite from the kitchen but it came out in pieces and the granite for the cook top broke when they disassembled the kitchen.
We didn't really pay any extra for the granite-which made us feel better. But if Bart couldn't get the granite to work with the new layout and cutting it himself, then we would have to pay for new counter tops (and they wouldn't have been granite).
So, last Saturday Bart decided to tackle the granite cutting once and for all.
Incase you are wondering how to fabricate your own granite (the cheaper, non profesional way)
1. Get 3-4 strong men to move the granite pieces onto a platform of 2x4's and plywood.
2. Make a guide for cutting-we used a straight 2x4 and clamps.
3. Buy a DRY DIAMOND blade from Home Depot and get your circular saw ready.
4. Wear eye protection, gloves, a face mask and make sure you have good ventilation-aka a fan to blow out the dust.
5. Cut the granite slowly and with a steady hand. Note: there will be lots of sparking.
6. When you have made your cut, transfer the granite slab to your kitchen, and then cut the other granite pieces to fit.
7. Use liquid nails to attach the granite to the cabinets. Use fiberglass bondo to seam the granite together and make sure you level and then clamp everything in place.
8. Use clear knife grade epoxy to fill your seams.
9. Try to get your professional finished edges on the front where people will see them. Use clear finernail polish over the rough unfinished edges-I promise it works and looks better than I thought (see picture #5 above).
Ever since we bought our kitchen, the granite cutting and installation has left us wondering what to do and IF we could do this. We got all of the granite from the kitchen but it came out in pieces and the granite for the cook top broke when they disassembled the kitchen.
We didn't really pay any extra for the granite-which made us feel better. But if Bart couldn't get the granite to work with the new layout and cutting it himself, then we would have to pay for new counter tops (and they wouldn't have been granite).
So, last Saturday Bart decided to tackle the granite cutting once and for all.
Incase you are wondering how to fabricate your own granite (the cheaper, non profesional way)
1. Get 3-4 strong men to move the granite pieces onto a platform of 2x4's and plywood.
2. Make a guide for cutting-we used a straight 2x4 and clamps.
3. Buy a DRY DIAMOND blade from Home Depot and get your circular saw ready.
4. Wear eye protection, gloves, a face mask and make sure you have good ventilation-aka a fan to blow out the dust.
5. Cut the granite slowly and with a steady hand. Note: there will be lots of sparking.
6. When you have made your cut, transfer the granite slab to your kitchen, and then cut the other granite pieces to fit.
7. Use liquid nails to attach the granite to the cabinets. Use fiberglass bondo to seam the granite together and make sure you level and then clamp everything in place.
8. Use clear knife grade epoxy to fill your seams.
9. Try to get your professional finished edges on the front where people will see them. Use clear finernail polish over the rough unfinished edges-I promise it works and looks better than I thought (see picture #5 above).
TADA!!!!!! We are one step closer to getting running water and having a kitchen again.
3 comments:
Wow girl! That is a BEAUTIFUL kitchen! How fun.
Wow, I am impressed. I think that is one thing I would have not dared try on my own.
Looking fabulous! I'm excited to come down and see all of the changes that you guys have been making. I'm envious that you hired out the drywall and mudding and I'm sure Brian would be even more envious! Keep hanging in there - home improvement stuff is a pain!
Post a Comment