How to Cut Granite Tops

Granite tops can make a room feel warm and welcoming.

Granite tops are now popular in kitchens and bathrooms. Homeowners often switch out their old counter tops and replace them with granite tops in hopes to sell their homes much faster. Granite tops are very hard stone, but are also very fragile, so it's crucial that you get a professional to cut the granite tops for you. HOWEVER, if you are determined to do it yourself, here's how to cut granite tops: Does this Spark an idea?

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diamond wet saw
waterjet saw
granite router
safety mask
coveralls or old clothes
granite slab of your choice

Instructions

- 1
  
  Go to a granite shop and watch the professionals cut granite tops. Ask them questions if you have any. It always helps to have a point of reference when you're cutting granite tops on your own.
- 2
  
  Measure the area the granite will cover. Be sure to measure several times! Make note of areas that need to be cut out (sink, etc) of the granite slab.
- 3
  
  Use scrap pieces of granite to practice on. You'll need to get used to handling the saw before you cut on the main granite top.
- 4
  
  Use a diamond wet saw to cut large sections of the granite top. Use a waterjet saw to cut intricate shapes like the sink opening. Use a router to shape the edges of the granite top as desired.
- 5
  
  Be careful! Cutting the sink opening is challenging since granite tops are very fragile. Once you start cutting, there is no turning back. Measure twice (or more!) and cut once.

Tips & Warnings

Granite tops are very heavy. If you plan to cut the top yourself, make sure you have a few friends around to help lift it.
To save money, rent the diamond wet saw, waterjet and granite router from your local home improvement store.
Be sure to wear a safety mask when cutting granite tops.

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sonni57 Apr 07, 2009
Good instructions on how to cut granite tops.

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