Questions tagged [countertops]
The countertops tag has no usage guidance.
0
votes
1answer
27 views
What I can use to waterproof a sink cutout
I'm using solid wood to make a worktop/countertop in my camper van. It's going to have an undermounted sink, so I need to use something to protect the edge of the sink cutout from water. I have no ...
1
vote
2answers
31 views
Suggestions for leg support and edge guard for countertop
I need to cut open some part of the wood countertop to allow for stacking up the washer and dryer.
For support, how can I add a leg (blue) to support the remaining counter top. I am thinking it has ...
0
votes
2answers
36 views
Gaps between granite countertop and plywood base
I recently had a 3cm granite countertop installed over a plywood base (approx. 72" x 24"). As is often the case, the plywood thickness varies throughout by 0.010" to 0.050". Thus, even though the ...
0
votes
1answer
60 views
How can I shorten the end overhang of a countertop?
My bathroom countertop has a long extended 6 inch wide section that extends over the toilet. I'd like to saw it off, then repair the drywall behind it.
I'm not going to take the top off to cut it. ...
0
votes
1answer
35 views
Are there any non-cosmetic differences among quartz countertops?
I'm planning to get a quartz countertop. One contractor told me that all brands of quartz are the same quality since they use the same patented process. Two other contractors told me there is a ...
0
votes
1answer
32 views
How can I support a heavy sink in a homemade bench table?
We have a cool old soapstone utility sink in our laundry room that has developed a crack and needs to be replaced. We can't find/afford to replace it with the same thing, but I found a deep iron sink ...
2
votes
1answer
65 views
Do I need any kind of separator / release agent when casting concrete in shuttering plywood forms?
We'll be casting my first concrete countertops soon. We already talked thickness, reinforcement and sealing with manufacturer of concrete mix we will be using (great guys!) so on that part, we feel ...
0
votes
1answer
50 views
Can manufactured countertops warp
I have a friend with a seam in a countertop that has misaligned after about 4 years. It's man made stone but I'm not sure what material. I would like to fix it but I'd like to know more before I try. ...
1
vote
1answer
18 views
Mount cement counter top
I made an outdoor cabinet out entirely out of cedar. The counter top was made of cedar 1x4s originally but that proved to be a bad idea at preventing water ingress. Since then I've made a custom ...
0
votes
2answers
56 views
marking & cutting odd plywood shape
I need to create a non-standard shape of thick plywood (1+") for an extension to a kitchen island. Shape is something like this:
... the size is roughly 3ft-square, and the inside and outside ...
2
votes
1answer
26 views
How to remove dark stains on light-colored granite countertops
There are dark stains on my 2 year old light color granite countertops, even though I applied 2 layers of sealer* when they were brand new. They were purchased directly from a large wholesaler by a ...
1
vote
1answer
207 views
Normal working time for Quikrete 5000?
I'm having a hard time finding the "working time" specifications for Quikrete 5000.
The Quikrete 5000 Data Sheet says "higher early strength", but I'm only assuming that means it will achieve a ...
2
votes
0answers
92 views
How can I fill a narrow gap in the countertop along the back of my new glass cooktop?
I had to replace my glass cooktop. I checked the specs on a replacement, and ordered the one I thought would fit. When I dropped it in the new stove top, I had a 7/8" gap. The specs online were ...
1
vote
2answers
68 views
Suitable work surface and tolerances for casting concrete countertops
I'm casting 2" thick concrete countertops using ¾" melamine forms/molds. The largest piece is about 26" square and the longest is about 55" x 11".
I thought I'd make a large flat work surface for ...
0
votes
0answers
102 views
Kitchen peninsula countertop over hang to patio door
I am in the process of remodeling the kitchen and the peninsula countertop coming into question:
It's right next to the patio door and there is only 4 inches space. The countertop is 3 feet wide.
...
1
vote
1answer
26 views
How to remove countertop from cabinets while sacrificing it to maximize the chance to reuse cabinets
I have a row of "base" cabinets in the living room that I'd like to remove, but I would like to use several of them elsewhere.
I don't care about the top (which is some kind of stone and already ...
0
votes
1answer
32 views
Rusty marks on bathroom sink top
I have several stains on my bathroom vanity tops that look like rust. I think they have been caused by things being left on sink tops for too long and water leaving marks around these objects. They ...
1
vote
1answer
150 views
how to repair Magic Eraser quartz Countertop Damage
Used a Mr clean Magic Eraser on a quartz Countertop which caused dullness to the surface. Can I bring back the shine?
1
vote
1answer
765 views
Can a quartz vanity countertop be recut for a larger sink?
I currently have a 55x19 quartz countertop that has a small undermount sink. If I decide to reuse the countertop for a larger drop in sink could it be recut by a pro shop? What is the probability that ...
0
votes
0answers
2k views
Is this seam normal for Quartz counter top
I was wondering if this installation looks normal (see pictures). One of the reasons that we have asked for the quartz countertop was that we thought that the seam wouldn't be that obvious. But the ...
2
votes
1answer
102 views
edge gluing more wood onto butcher block countertops to make them wider?
Question is: can I take same width strips of the same species wood - ideally from another section of same-brand butcher block, and then glue and clamp it to the butcher block countertop to make it ...
1
vote
2answers
96 views
Looking for a Kitchen Sink Hole Cover with a opening [closed]
I installed a DrinkPod that connects to my cold water link under the sink.
I routed the hose through an unused hole in our kitchen counter top. Is there a Sink Hole Cover, but maybe with a smaller ...
4
votes
1answer
3k views
What type of material is my countertop made of?
My wife and I move into our very first home together and have been struggling to figure out what type of material our kitchen countertops are made of. We'd like to know
for a few reasons:
• There ...
2
votes
1answer
1k views
Why Does Butcher Block Countertop Need To Be Sealed Within 48 Hours?
I just bought a birch butcher block countertop from Home Depot. The instructions (https://www.homedepot.com/catalog/pdfImages/71/71b1d057-7ed6-4336-a063-fb816fb7110c.pdf) states that "the butcher ...
1
vote
4answers
113 views
What is the generic term for kitchen counter laminate without particle board?
I'm trying to see if I can buy the laminate that kitchen counters usually have, but without the particle board underside. I'm trying to resurface a desk with something stronger, and it would be easy ...
1
vote
1answer
184 views
Filling in hole in bathroom counter tile
The previous owners drilled a hole in our tiled bathroom counter for a soap dispenser, but they never installed anything. We're not fans of built in dispensers and would like to fill in the hole. ...
0
votes
0answers
132 views
Removing hard water residue from Quartz
I have very hard water and a dish rack.
Unbeknownst to me, under the dish rack, a few large hard water (calcium?) yellowish, rough feeling spots have formed.
How should one go about removing these ...
0
votes
1answer
205 views
Can quartz be sealed? If so, would it have beneficial effects?
Quartz is not supposed to scratch and is not supposed to stain. Furthermore its not supposed to require sealing (unlike natural stone like granite).
I have what appears to be low quality quartz ...
3
votes
1answer
1k views
How can I make my concrete countertop smoother?
I think I used the wrong concrete mix. It had rocks in it so when I tried to get it level, but I really struggled.
I then went and bought some self leveling cement to try to balance everything out. ...
1
vote
3answers
1k views
What thickness is most suitable for concrete countertops?
If you had to choose between 2" and 2.5" thick concrete countertops, which would you opt for and why? Side note: I've heard that if you go bigger than 2" you need to start adding rebar, etc
0
votes
1answer
102 views
Which concrete mix is better for these particular countertop dimensions?
Background:
Been going back and forth about which option to go with so thought I should ask the community what you think and which concrete mix is best.
Dimension for each slab are listed in the ...
5
votes
4answers
5k views
What to do with a gap in the countertop next to kitchen sink?
I screwed up cutting the hole for the 25" drop in sink on my $160 countertop. It's just a little too wide. What are my options besides buying a larger 33 inch sink and being more careful next time?
4
votes
1answer
12k views
Do I need a plywood base to install granite countertops?
I will have the following run of cabinets (which will be screwed together and to the back wall) and will install a 20mm (3/4") thick granite countertop over it (with sink and cooktop range).
I've ...
0
votes
4answers
4k views
Will a 1" thick granite countertop span 22 inches?
I want a makeup vanity but have only enough space for one 18" base. I have granite and a base of drawers 22" deep by 18" wide. If I affix the granite atop the base and extend it to reach the wall, ...
0
votes
1answer
116 views
Pouring concrete countertops over lazy susan
Long story short, we are planning on putting in concrete countertops because our garbage disposal is broken (we were going to do it eventually, but this accelerated the timeline). In order to get the ...
1
vote
1answer
833 views
Quartz countertop seam strength
I have a 108" section of 26" deep counters. From left to right, starting at the 39" mark, there is a 48" gap for a wine fridge and bar fridge. Then there is a 21" cabinet on the right side.
Had ...
1
vote
2answers
249 views
Regrouting countertop/backspash joint - masking tape to simplify cleanup?
I have a granite kitchen countertop with a tile backspash. The grout in the joint where the tile abuts the countertop is crumbling, and I'm planning to scrape out as much as I can and replace it with ...
1
vote
2answers
2k views
How to make the seam of a Quartz counter top disappear as much as possible?
We went counter top shopping this past weekend and was looking at Quartz counters. I asked about creating an L shaped counter and the rep showed me one in the showroom and I saw a seam! The counter in ...
3
votes
1answer
244 views
how to “float” a large desk (3000mm x 720mm x 40mm) between walls
I am setting up a home office at the moment in a 3m wide room and like the idea of having a desk "float" from one side of the room to the other. I am basing on this guide.
For my desk I'm going to ...
0
votes
0answers
703 views
How to measure the ratio of a sand cement water mix for countertops
I want to cast a concrete Countertop and I created several test batches.
I am confused by what I read and need some double checking.
I use a mixture of
1 Part Cement
2 Part Sand and
0.4 Part Water ...
2
votes
2answers
687 views
Put mortar on cement board for outdoor kitchen
I am building an outdoor countertop and still thinking about what to "cover" for the bottom part:
To make it simple, I was thinking about some plain design like concrete looking.
Source: http://www....
0
votes
1answer
347 views
Putting 2cm granite on top of plywood and adhensive
I posted a question here about my idea for outdoor granite countertop:
Granite countertop installation on top of 4x4 outdoor
I found a 2 cm countertop piece (without the thick L-shape edges) as it's ...
4
votes
1answer
144 views
How do I use dust saved from sanding Corian to fix scratches?
I recently installed a wet bar with a Corian counter top. When I sanded it (starting with 200 grit and working up to 2500) i created a bunch of Corian dust. I had heard that I should save this in ...
1
vote
1answer
106 views
Scratched Quartz Countertop
When I was installing a quartz countertop, i had it upside down so I could mount the sink to it. When I flipped it over, there was a small scratch in it (the quartz was brand new). I assume there ...
0
votes
1answer
523 views
Can a built-in grill sit on granite, or does it need to be in a stainless steel jacket?
I bought a built-in grill for my outdoor kitchen, and I'm scratching my head now that it is time to install it. I have read that it is important not to set the grill up on flammable materials, that ...
0
votes
1answer
546 views
How bad is the seam on my quartz kitchen countertops?
How bad is this seam on my quartz kitchen countertops? I am not sure if this is normal or how bad this is. I know there is usually a seam but this seems a little big to me.
1
vote
2answers
947 views
Is cooking oil suitable for curing a newly sanded wooden kitchen countertop or cutting board?
After properly sanding a large wooden cutting board or a wooden countertop (aka butcher countertop?), can I use just (virgin) olive oil to seal it? Is there a risk that olive (or sunflower, etc) oil ...
1
vote
1answer
1k views
Quartz Countertop, Backsplash caulking
Please see attached picture it appears that there is no caulking between the countertop & backsplash. I just noticed this area, it is right behind my faucet where water could drip down into the ...
9
votes
3answers
1k views
Concrete countertops ghosting fix?
I just poured my very first concrete project over the weekend and made what I think is a rookie mistake. Somehow I have ghosting from the metal wire that I used as reinforcement.
As you can see here:...
2
votes
1answer
132 views
Bubbles and craters in polyurethane
This is the first time I've done anything like this before. I used a part a and VB a part b type resin. After mixing I applied it to the wood surface. I was told all I had to do is gently blow the ...
