How to screw Dishwasher into granite
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How to screw Dishwasher into granite
Just finished my kitchen remodel and the only thing left is how to screw the dishwasher into the granite, I have been using duct tape as a temporary solution over the 2 metal bars from the dishwasher to the granite.
I thought I had this one figured out and was going to use two 3/8" wood blocks and silicon them to the granite and then screw 4 screws into the wood, but the wife didn't like the reflection from the wood onto her S.S. dishwasher.
So now I can either silicon the metal bars on to the granite, or learn how to screw into my 1 1/2" granite.
Any advise would be greatly appreciated.
I thought I had this one figured out and was going to use two 3/8" wood blocks and silicon them to the granite and then screw 4 screws into the wood, but the wife didn't like the reflection from the wood onto her S.S. dishwasher.
So now I can either silicon the metal bars on to the granite, or learn how to screw into my 1 1/2" granite.
Any advise would be greatly appreciated.
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Use the silicone method. Granite is easy to crack. Most countertop installers drill the holes for dishwashers when they cut the slab. Trying to do this DIY is taking a BIG chance. Good luck.
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I installed a small strip of 5/4"X4" maple stained to match my cabinets. The piece spans the DW opening. You should do this before the countertops are installed. I also installed a 2X4 on edge at the rear of the DW space spanning between the adjacent cabinets. Both pieces will also help support the granite.