Questions tagged [countertops]
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What material is this countertop?
I have heard conflicting a assessments that this material is marble and granite. It has some etching from citrus acid as well as a square pattern on the underside of the counter
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How do I protect wood countertops from kitchen sink?
We bought a house a month ago and just noticed water discoloration marks developing around the kitchen faucet (undermount sink). What do I need to do to protect the wood? It was a flipped house so ...
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Any tips on how to fix this chipped bathroom countertop?
Accidentally chopped off the corner of my bathroom counter top. Any tips on how to fix it?
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Cutting butcher block countertops after I seal them?
I'm installing butcher block countertops in my kitchen. I'm just wondering what, if any, issues I'll have by cutting them after I seal them rather than before? Obviously would seal the cut ends but I ...
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Counter-top garbage disposal switch: are there competing types, e.g. "air switch" vs something else?
We need to replace our disposal but have never had one that was operated by a switch; we always used the twist-stopper style, which I recently learned is called a "batch" style disposal. For ...
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How do I go about getting a free standing range replaced with a cooktop gas stove?
This is in the US and the question is similar to this. While the other question is whether something is "easy or not" I'm wondering about the feasibility specifically around changing ...
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How do Bathroom Marble Vanity Tops Evaporate Water Quicky? [closed]
I bought a Marble Bathroom bathroom countertop. I'm curious why many marble countertops evaporate water quickly (as I've tested). To evaporate water, it must have good endorthermic properties. Thats ...
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Do epoxy and shelac-based paint mix well together?
I have a lot of clear epoxy resin intended for use on MDF or formica or partical board kitchen countertops.
I want to dye half of the epoxy white and dye half of the epoxy grey and do a fake marble ...
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Need to keep countertop, but fill hole where sink was [closed]
I took out a bathroom sink, but I don't want to replace the counter top. How can I fill the space? It is Corian with a large oval hole.
I planned on securing something from the bottom. Should that be ...
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Gap between countertop and wall
My contractor installed base cabinets and countertop and there is a gap between wall and countertop backsplash. See the picture.
How can I hide that gap, what are my options to blend in the uneven gap ...
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How to hide edge where granite countertop meets cabinet?
We're currently in the process of adding a double wall oven to our kitchen. We had to cut down the countertop to accommodate the wall oven cabinet and now we have a problem I haven't run into before. ...
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Walnut butcher block. Uneven wall gap. Hate backsplash. Has to be other options? [closed]
House built in 50's. Concrete blocks on a slab. 800 square ft.
I bought two 8' walnut butcherblocks
Old counter was original ugly formica
9' 2"
Also bought kraus workstation sink that we will ...
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How do I clamp this old sink onto a new countertop?
Looking for innovative ideas on how I can clamp this older recycled stainless steel sink onto a new composite countertop that is 3/4" thick.
The sink has an inward lip around the perimeter, but ...
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Bottom cabinet and top questions
I want a deeper countertop than I currently have so I want to pull the lower cabinets away from the wall and re-anchor them. Then top off with a deeper new countertop. I already plan to purchase a new ...
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Fix scratch on quartz countertop
My quartz countertop has a faint scratch on it. Is there a way to repair or at least obfuscate it?
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What is a good way to reclaim counter space from an inbuilt draining board? [closed]
My sink has an inbuilt draining board like this.
The draining board is useless to me because I also have a dishwasher, which drains the dishes after they are washed. Small jobs get washed and dried ...
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How can I remove water stains from a wooden counter top? [duplicate]
There is a portion of wood next to the sink that must not be treated properly or over time the treatment has worn down due to water damage.
What is the best way to treat / deal with this? I was ...
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how to mix concrete with a powdered additive efficiently
I want to mix about 2 cu ft of concrete in a 6 cu ft electric concrete mixer, but before I do that I want to mix in a couple of pounds of dry additive for countertops. I did this once but it was very ...
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What could cause these dents in a granite countertop and how can be fixed?
Not sure what could have caused this. The granite is called "Blue Pearl" and it's polished.
This happened on an area around the sink in the bathroom, multiple spots. It's like certain ...
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External propane hose access method in outdoor kitchen
Building outdoor kitchen. Plan to hook up two gas tanks with regulator w/ auto-changeover to three devices via a 3 way splitter. Two appliances are built-ins connected internally (griddle, grill) ...
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How to flatten underside of a countertop
I recently had a stone countertop installed with a mitered edge.
For support, the installer put plywood under the stone. However, because the slab wasn't flat on the underside (to my surprise) - the ...
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How do I fix this countertop with a permanent solution?
I've never worked with countertops before. I want to provide a permanent fix to this problem. Any suggestions?
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Sufficient Concrete Thickness for Table?
I'm planning on making a Concrete patio table. My plan is to make a 6ft x 3ft Concrete top. The frame will be 4 legs. I will have 3 aluminum angles running vertically underneath the length of the ...
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How can I repair this water damage area in my "laminate"(?) countertop near my sink?
I'm renting and don't want to have to pay my landlord for an expensive countertop replacement, so I'd like to know how this can be fixed. Also, there is some potential replacement material hidden ...
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Cost-effective DIY countertop/worktop
I have made some kitchen-style cabinets for my office and have done it in a cost effective way. I am now wanting to adorn it with a worktop that is reasonably hardwearing.
I am wanting it to be a ...
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Butcher block support over base cabinets. Is this adequate?
I am installing butcher block over these base cabinets in my laundry room. I had to raise the counter top up 3/4” so the counter top clears the drawers.
My question is, are these supports going to be ...
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Advice on installing bar top on half wall
I am preparing to attach a piece of butcher clock (about 42" L x 18" W) to the top of a half wall that w recently built partially across the entryway to our kitchen. I'm trying to figure out ...
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Fixing Pitted Granite Countertops
My kitchen granite countertops appear to be "pitted". I'm not sure what caused this damage (previous owner), but I assume it isn't normal. Is there a product/process for fixing this? It ...
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Does this sink detach from the bathroom countertop?
Our countertop is perfectly fine, but we'd like to maybe get new sinks because they are scratched and have aged over the years due to water damage, cleaning products, etc.
Does this sink detach from ...
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Can a Tile-In sink be installed on top of laminate countertop
I like the look of Tile-In sinks because of their flush rim. Can this type of sink be safely installed on a laminate countertop?
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What is the best technique for creating a knockout for an undermount sink for a concrete countertop form?
What is the best technique for creating a knockout for an undermount sink for a concrete countertop form? I’m in the process of building the form.
I have an undermount porcelain sink that I want to ...
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How much does 3-sided support of granite countertop material increase the distance that's safe to span?
I am designing a counter for an outdoor kitchen, with a counter made of 3cm granite with block masonry support and stone veneers to decorate. An approximation of the planned layout seen from above ...
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Scratches in light marble vanity top
We have a vanity with a light marble top with under counter sink. Nail polish or something was spilled on it and my wife scraped it off with some sort of knife. The nail polish was removed but it left ...
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Leveling countertop for quartz
I had a Formica countertop that originally had an edge with a raised bar. I removed the Formica and the raised bar - it was made up of a stack of 2x4s that I removed - the last 2x4 that I left was ...
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Cracked formica backsplash 'curve' repair/reinforcement
Due to a massive and sudden water leak it was necessary to remove the cabinets. In doing so (removing the sink) I discovered the Previous Owner (PO) used an entire tube of caulk to secure it.
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Quartz Installer refuses to use a dual mount sink - only undermount?
The company installing my quartz countertops says that the sink I provided, a dual mount ( https://www.elkay.com/products/hddsb33229tr3.html ) is not usable and that I must provide a true undermount. ...
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It looks like concrete, but does concrete overlay feel like concrete?
Disclaimer: This is not a spam post, Ed.
In this video, a "concrete" countertop is built using mostly plywood with a concrete overlay.
It looks okay, but I'm wondering if it actually feels ...
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Repair chipped marble countertop
I would like to fix this small hole on marble countertop. It was caused by a sharp knife edge.
Goal is to make it even and smooth again but not sure what i need to do.
Any help/advice is greatly ...
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What tool/method should I use to clean up this laminate edge?
I just built my first laminate countertop yesterday and finished routing all the edges. Almost halfway through routing, my bit broke so I had to borrow a beveled trim router bit. This bit left a mess ...
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How to access hole behind kitchen cabinets?
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I have cabinets that run along the left hand side of the kitchen. They meet in a corner, where they turn to meet my stove. Within that corner there is no shelving. Just an empty space ...
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How to mount butcher's block counter above washer/dryer?
I'm redoing my laundry room, and planning to put a butcher's block style counter top above the washer and dryer. The plan is for the counter to extend the full width of the room.
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It has to ...
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How to repair this scratch in laminated countertop?
I made a silly mistake and scratched the countertop of my kitchen.
Is there any way to fix this?
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Can water-based paint be applied to a concrete countertop?
I recently cast a concrete countertop using melamine moulds. Overall, I'm happy with the cast slab but the colour turned out different than what I was aiming for. I was using white cement, aiming for ...
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Height of rainfall ceiling shower
I am working on designing a bathroom with the help of a professional architect. The walls and structures are already fixed. All sizes in International System (centimetres)
I had enough space to go ...
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Is there a minimum required distance between window and kitchen countertops?
I'm planning on a kitchen remodel which will reduce the existing space between a window and the countertop. There is a required electrical outlet in this space.
I was wondering if there is any ...
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Can this heat damage to Silestone countertop be (easily) repaired?
We cooked some meat in a sous vide for Christmas dinner. Unfortunately we must have forgotten to place a trivet underneath the stock pot we used and so there appears to be some heat damage to our ...
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Cut granite in home...help? [closed]
I unintentionally allowed a contractor to cut granite (24 sq in) in our home without proper ventilation. There was a 30 minute dust plume, followed by dust settling all over the first floor. I have ...
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What options are available to cover a gap in a stone countertop left when a slightly smaller stovetop was installed?
We installed a new drop-in stainles steel stovetop into a hole in our stone countertop. This has left a 1/4" to 1/2" gap in the rear, since it's not quite as deep as the old stovetop was.
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How to get a granite counter top with sink off a wooden bathroom vanity
I have a standard 37" x 22" granite top with sink on top of a typical bathroom vanity. The sink is cracked and a corner on the top is knocked off. I've found many tops with sink available ...
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Are there any new and/or innovative quality countertop products on the market? [closed]
Are there any new and/or innovative quality countertop products on the market that are easier to work with and not as heavy as quartz? For example, something like NSF certified "richlite" ...
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