Cutting granite countertop in place
#1
02-12-12, 10:38 PM
Cutting granite countertop in place
Hi, I got a new cook-top (the previous owners had a "regular" stove) that is slightly larger than the opening there was before; in fact I would need to cut out about three inches at each side to fit the new cook-top:
I can think of two options:
I have never seen granite be 'dry' cut and I am still wondering if it is possible at all.
Comments or other possible ideas? Of course I was planning to buy two stripes of granite to position in front and on the back of the cook-top, mounted above a 2x4 to give structural strength
Thank you
I can think of two options:
- remove the countertops and use my friend's water jet cut
- dry-cut the granite in place
I have never seen granite be 'dry' cut and I am still wondering if it is possible at all.
Comments or other possible ideas? Of course I was planning to buy two stripes of granite to position in front and on the back of the cook-top, mounted above a 2x4 to give structural strength
Thank you
#2
02-13-12, 04:12 AM
Granite is dry cut all the time. I have never cut granite myself, so I can't offer any tips or tricks. It's very noisy and extremely dusty.
Dig around on youtube.com. I found this: How to Cut & Polish Granite Countertop DIY - Undermount Sink - YouTube
Dig around on youtube.com. I found this: How to Cut & Polish Granite Countertop DIY - Undermount Sink - YouTube
#3
02-14-12, 03:07 PM
What he said with emphasis on DUSTY. A diamond cutter on a 4" grinder will do the job nicely, if you have a steady hand. If it gets out of control...........bad news.
Don't leave ragged square corners, they can develope into cracks. Smooth those corenrs.
Don't leave ragged square corners, they can develope into cracks. Smooth those corenrs.
#5
02-18-12, 11:53 AM
And what about a jigsaw with a diamond blade? It may take much more time compared to a grinder but I feel like it's going to be easier for me, and it should make much less dust... what do you think?
#6
02-18-12, 12:44 PM
Super Moderator
Can't answer the jig saw question...but I doubt it would work IMO. They work ok on tile and such...but that top is pretty thick.
What about the cabinets themselves? From the picture it looks like the cooktop might interfere with the drawers....
What about the cabinets themselves? From the picture it looks like the cooktop might interfere with the drawers....
#7
02-18-12, 01:12 PM
Well the section I need to call is "only" 3/4 of an inch thick.
I checked the cabinets and no, even if I will have to cut the side a little, there won't be any interference with the drawers.
I checked the cabinets and no, even if I will have to cut the side a little, there won't be any interference with the drawers.
