How to Install Quartz Kitchen Countertops
Quartz stone countertops are a manmade material made from crushed quarts and resin. They are a great alternative to the costs of stone countertops. Quartz stone countertops are installed in a very similar manor to stone countertops because they are essentially made from stone pieces. When you order your countertop, a contractor will come to your home and take all of the measurements. After a short while, they will deliver the countertop manufactured to your countertop dimensions. Does this Spark an idea?
Things You'll Need
- Channel lock pliers
- Pipe wrench
- Rag
- Putty knife
- Silicone sealer
- Screwdriver
Instructions
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Turn off the water supply to the sink, disconnect the water lines with a pair of channel lock pliers. Loosen the compression nut on the trap with a pipe wrench.
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Remove the retaining bolts that secure the sink to the underside of the countertop. If the sink is glued onto the countertop, wedge a putty knife between the sink and counter to pry it loose.
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Pull the sink off the counter and plug the hole in the trap with a rag.
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Locate the retaining bolts under the countertop and remove them with a screwdriver. If the countertop is glued onto the cabinets, wedge a putty knife between the two to pry them apart.
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Lift up the old cabinets and place them off to the side. Scrape all of the old glue and sealer off the top of the cabinets if necessary.
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Place a bead of silicone sealer on top of the countertop to seal the countertop in place.
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Place the quartz countertop on to the cabinets.
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Place the L-shaped brackets over the threaded brass inserts under the countertop and secure the brackets to the countertop with the supplied screws.
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Secure the other side of the L-shaped brackets to the cabinets with the supplied screws.
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Place a silicone bead around the sink and secure it to the countertop. Make sure you remove the rag from the trap before placing the sink back onto the counter.
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Tighten the trap compression nut with the pipe wrench and reconnect the water lines with the channel lock pliers.
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