Questions tagged [countertops]
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Can I use old bowling alley lanes as counter tops?
There's a guy in Brooklyn who has a huge stash of old maple bowling alley lanes that he says a person can make counter tops out of. The wood is actually pretty beautiful and some of it has inlaid pin ...
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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:...
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Can a non-professional drill holes in a granite countertop?
I recently bought an under-counter kegerator and need to have some holes drilled in the granite countertop for the tap. The template and mount has 1.75" hole in the center (to run the beer lines) and ...
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What's the best ratio for sand-only concrete?
I'm making concrete countertops, so sand-only is the way to go to reduce voids in the forms. (I've done a half dozen samples). I've looked everywhere for mix ratios, but it's a weird request, and I ...
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How should I treat mold under the caulk around my kitchen sink?
I've got a tiled kitchen countertop and have noticed some mold under the caulking around the sink, especially where the tile dips.
Should I clean out the old caulk and re-caulk the area, or pop the ...
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Cut a granite counter top
What's the best way for a DIY granite counter top to be cut? What tools do I need that will do the job without breaking the bank?
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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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What material can I use for this custom corner desk?
I'm looking to make a custom desk. I'm trying to decide on a material for the desk's surface. I have a fair amount of tools and am familiar/experienced in cabinet making (though it's been awhile). I ...
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Installing thin slate (chalkboards) as countertops: proper method?
I'm buying some used grade school chalkboards to use as counter tops in our kitchen. I know this is done, as there are plenty of photos online, but the actual info as to how to install is scarce.
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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?
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What to fill the cut in quartz counter top with?
My wife an I had a new quartz counter top installed in July. In autumn the seam between two pieces expanded and if there was a sealant between the two pieces to also separated. With further weather ...
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Washer and dryer in a recessed nook - how do I support a countertop above?
So I have a recessed nook about 64" wide and 30" deep (it fits my washer and dryer side by side, plus a 6" narrow cabinet pull-out). I'm planning to have a (probably quartz) countertop installed.
I ...
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Are butcher-block countertops appropriate for a very hot and humid climate?
I am thinking of ideas for furnishing a kitchen - my first home - and I am thinking of using a butcher-block top for my counter.
I have a few questions:
I live in Singapore where it is very hot and ...
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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 ...
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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:
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How can I join two solid surface vanity tops for a seamless appearance?
I purchased two Swanstone solid surface vanity tops for my double-bowl sink. I trimmed them to site side-by-side and planned to use white silicone caulk between them to fill any very small gaps. ...
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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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Should I be able to see the seam on an L-shaped Quartz countertop?
I'm trying to get feedback on if this seam is expected from install of an L-shaped countertop.
I understand that a seam is needed, but I wasn't sure that it was going to be this noticeable.
Is there ...
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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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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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Should we install beadboard paneling or countertop first?
We are planning to install bead board paneling to our kitchen back splash, and new Formica for the counter tops. Which product should be installed first, and why?
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What is the proper glue to use to bond two pieces of plywood together as a substrate for formica?
We are preparing a kitchen counter top for new formica. The original plywood is still intact but is rough, so we will glue 3/8" plywood on top of it for a smooth durable surface. What is the best ...
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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).
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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 ...
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Do I really need buildup strips under laminate countertops?
We have our laminate countertops for at least part of the kitchen cut and glued together (and secured with miter bolts). In looking for info about attaching it to cabinets, I found that most websites ...
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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 ...
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How do I build the support structure for a 36"x14' built-in desk?
I would like to build a 36 in deep desk into a 14ft wide space that has floor to ceiling windows along the back. My initial idea is put cleat plates on the side walls, then run a 2x6 joist at 12 in ...
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Walls out of square, how to align base cabinet?
Hello all. In the process of remodeling a kitchen, and the corner where this standalone base cabinet is going is quite out of square, to the tune of about 1/2" gap at each end of the cabinet. Next to ...
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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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How can I repair kitchen counters that are disintegrating?
We have a pretty standard 90s style laminate kitchen counter top. There are cabinets and a dishwasher underneath, and the counter overhangs them by about a half inch. The bottom of the overhang is ...
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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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Was this countertop stabilized properly?
I'm in Florida and recently moved into a new apartment complex. One issue we submitted for maintenance relates to a countertop you can see in the attached in the pictures. Basically, there were no ...
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Do kitchen undermount sinks always attach to the granite / quartz or do I have to make a precise hole in the 5/8" plywood
Do stainless steel kitchen undermount sinks always attach to the granite / quartz or do I have to make a precise (routed?) hole in the 5/8" plywood to drop the sink and, have it be supported by the ...
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How to fix detachment of counter top laminate
I would like to fix the corner of my kitchen countertop where the laminate is comming off (see photo).
Is there a clamp for this? What is it called?
Can I use epoxy or should I get a special ...
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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 ...
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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.
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What products will make installation of subway tile over laminate backsplash successful?
I am updating my parents 1946 home (it has been remodeled & updated before but not kitchen counters) and want to change the look of original worn laminate counter & backsplash (bright yellow ...
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How can I fix a large gap between wall and countertop caused by bowed walls?
We live in an old house with plaster walls. We recently installed a new counter top and discovered that our walls are bowed and curvy. There is approximately a 3/4 inch gap on either side of the bow. ...
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How will a granite countertop on a floating island affect the laminate floor it sits on?
We are looking at upgrading our countertops to granite. We have a floating laminate floor under a movable island that we don't wish to anchor. The island would have a 40"x50" top surface. How does ...
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What type of material is my countertop made of and how should I clean/maintain it?
Countertop was installed when before we moved in. It has a solid black appearance, when wiping with stone cleaner, it will be shiny but will dry to a matte finish. Also stains do not appear while wet, ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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. ...
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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 ...
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What should I do about a gap between a quartz countertop and backsplash?
I had new quartz kitchen counters installed yesterday. On one side by the cooktop there is no gap between the counter and backslash. The other side, by and behind the sink, was left with a gap between ...
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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 ...
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How to fill large 1" gap between preform laminate countertop and wall
We are trying to save money and replaced an old laminate countertop with a newer preform laminate countertop, where the backsplash is part of the laminate countertop. The countertop is an "L" shape, ...
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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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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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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.
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