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How to avoid mistakes when installing granite countertops
How to avoid mistakes when installing granite countertops |
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At around $60 per square foot, granite used for kitchen countertops is expensive and extensive to repair and replace. Installing granite countertops is not a job for the do-it-yourself homemaker but it requires the expertise of a professional builder. The process of installing a granite countertop starts by removing the old countertop, sink, and stove top. This part of the installation process can be done by the homemaker. This is followed by ordering the appropriate granite slabs from the granite countertop manufacturer. Someone from the company is going to visit your home and measure your kitchen's floor size and cabinetry. The builder is also going to take note of the electrical socket locations. The builder is also going to inform you how many seams are needed and if there are going to be any special equipment needed for installation. To prevent granite countertops from breaking, wood slabs and metal rods are going to be installed to ensure a flat surface and give additional support. At this point, the builder already knows how thick your granite slabs are supposed to be. The slabs are going to be cut and sawed for fitting and installation. Seals are going to be applied to the seams to further support your granite countertop. Some common mistakes when installing granite countertops Installing granite countertops is similar to installing concrete countertops. The only difference is that granite is more expensive than concrete, so it leaves little or no room for mistakes in the installation. The smallest miscalculation in measurement can cause your granite countertop installation to fail. The most common mistakes that are made when installing countertops involve measurement. Builders and homemakers can misread the measurements they have jotted down, or they could have misread the measurements indicated on the measuring device. These mistakes can lead to buying granite slabs with the wrong thickness, purchasing shorter pieces, and even purchasing less or more granite slabs than what is really needed. Preventing mistakes when installing granite countertops
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