Thursday, November 1, 2007

Granite Countertop Installation And Seaming.

Basic installation of a granite countertop and backsplash along with seaming is a project that can be readily handled by most Do-It-Yourselfers. Starting with the very minimum basics, what follows is a list of the tools and supplies that are required to do the job assuming you are not fabricating anything or polishing any of the granite...
Tools and supplies that are needed for an install and a seam:
1. 100% silicone caulk and caulk gun
2. Level
3. Shims to get the tops of both pieces on a single plane
4. C-clamp(s... possibly needed when doing the seam
5. Polyester resin glue
6. Color for glue
7. A straight edge and razor blades
8. Denatured alcohol
9. Cleaning rags

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