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How can I repair a hole in the underside of a granite counter?
My granite counter problems started a few short years after installation. A crack appeared at each end of the sink where the pieces were joined. The cracks have since multiplied and now the underside ...
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Why does our “granite” worktop mark so easily?
We had a new kitchen installed, supposedly by experts, but the "granite" worktop that was installed is really really fragile. I had expected a granite worktop to be hard and durable, but this is ...
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Are all epoxy created equal?
I'm under mounting a sink to a slab of granite and there many different brands of epoxy. Is one better for this type of job?
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How should I clean stone surfaces prior to applying sealer?
I apply impregnating sealer to all my tile and stone surfaces annually.
I had been cleaning it with just soap and water, then letting the surface dry for a few minutes before applying the sealer. It ...
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Can I support a granite countertop overhang with embedded steel bars?
I have read that you can support a granite overhang (such as a bar) using 1/4" steel bars below or embedded in the rough top.
The purpose of this is to support the 16" overhang without using corbels ...
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What are the relative merits of stainless steel vs. granite composite sinks?
I am about to begin a project to install a bar sink. I am debating between granite composite, such as the Blanco, and a conventional stainless steel sink. In either case, the sink will be mounted ...
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Should the support structure for a kitchen island be built on top of tiles?
I'm currently remodeling my kitchen, and I'm going to have a 9'x40" granite island in the new kitchen. There will be only two 33" wide base cabinets under the granite top, one on each end. The two ...
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How to hang very heavy (marble, granite, quartz, etc.) shelves on drywall and studs?
I am planning a kitchen remodel and I have been looking into hanging some kind of stone-ish shelves on one wall. Surprisingly, I'm having a hard time finding much information on the feasibility of ...
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How to restore marble and granite surfaces?
We have marble floors, walls and sink-top in our bathroom, and also granite counter tops in our kitchen. All of these look a little dull. How can we renew their shine?
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What type of corbels are needed to support a granite counter top?
I am having a new granite counter top installed and the counter installer has said that I need to install new corbels on the knee-wall to support the weight of the granite counter top. The current ...
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Fill a crack in the granite countertop
I have granite countertops in the kitchen. Recently I noticed there was a very think crack right where 2 slabs join each other. It is about 2 in away from the edge of the slab.
I'm looking for a ...
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Should I seal my granite countertop?
I recently redid my kitchen and brought new granite countertops. The company that did the installation was crappy and I had to put in my own supports and other odds and ends that I thought was ...
