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Questions Answered by Expert Fabiano Silva

Subject	Date Asked
granite countertops	6/19/2010
Q: We would like to replace our kitchen countertops with 2cm granite. The discount wholesaler that is ... A: Some company offer the removal and disposal, but if are plaining to do it yourself you will need to ...
quartz countertops	5/23/2010
Q: Out of all the quartz countertops which one is the best. A: All quartz surfaces are the same,it's done on the same process, the only differences is the colors, ...
granite sink came unglued from counter	5/22/2010
Q: You portuguese? LOL i am,anyway.my granite sink dropped away from the granite counter,Best way to ... A: Eu sou Brasileiro The first thing you need is to check the clamps that hold the granite, see if the ...
CEASAR STONE	4/9/2010
Q: I love the colors of this stone & was ready to install it in my kitchen & bathrooms as countertops. ... A: Never herd about it, Caesar stone will not fade or turn yellow, it's hot resistance, almost ...
Shine without polish	3/30/2010
Q: Is there a product that we can use to make granite shine instead of polish? Or something we can use ... A: Try to use "Magic granite" you can find it at Home Depot, it should bring the shine back and restore ...
Granite Support	3/9/2010
Q: I am updating a kitchen in my condo. I am installing new cabinets and would like to create a granite ... A: It will be hard for me to say it will be enough to support without see it, we recommend the overhang ...
Granite countertop falling at seam	2/21/2010
Q: We just moved into a house that is approx. 5 years old. Since moving in, I've noticed in the ... A: yes it can be fixed, first of all you need to find out what cause the seam to move, if the cabinets ...
Tiling a kitchen countertop	2/18/2010
Q: I am installing a porcelain ceramic tile counter top on my old kitchen cabinets. After removing the ... A: You can install 1/4 hard-backer on top of the plywood, anything you do to avoid water penetration is ...
Granite Ledge on Metal Stud Wall	2/11/2010
Q: We are replacing the counters on the wet-bar in the basement with granite. See the attached photo ... A: I'm not sure but metal frame is not strong enough to hold a granite, usually frames for breakfast ...
Stain on Marble	2/8/2010
Q: I'm not sure what kind of materials the construction workers put on top of my bathroom vanity ... A: Unfortunately marble is a soft material easy to stain, if the stain was caused by a thinner that ...
Need help selecting granite countertop	2/1/2010
Q: I am having a lot of trouble picking a countertop from the many granite options out there. My ... A: If you like dark stone, try Emerald Pearl, it's a beautiful granite with a lot of reflective pieces. ...
Granite backsplash/under counter microwave	1/28/2010
Q: We had granite counter tops and backsplash installed. At the time, we did not have an under the ... A: The best thing to do is call a Granite Fabrication place and ask then to remove the backsplash, then ...
laminate countertop	1/18/2010
Q: I got a laminate countertop installed in my home in December. The 45 joint isn't level. If I hold ... A: This looks like a poor installation for me, seam should be even. I'm not a laminate countertop ...
abrasion to high gloss Caesar stone.	1/12/2010
Q: Silva, when I stayed at my friends house I caused damage to a brand new kitchen counter by taking ... A: All stain have different results, some can be repaired with a buff process, and others will need to ...
Space in granite counter top is too wide	12/27/2009
Q: I recently bought a house without any appliances in it. The kitchen has some nicer granite ... A: The best thing to do is buy some covers, you can find it on HomeDepot or similar appliance store, ...
Installing granite tile full backsplash with 18 inch tile	12/12/2009
Q: I'm having a granite countertop installed professional, but opted not to have their backsplash. I've ... A: You don't think 16" tile is too big for wall Backsplash?? if you never did it before you may have ...
granite countertop under-mount sink - reveal or non-reveal	12/12/2009
Q: I am having a granite counter top installed with an under-mount sink. A kitchen professional ... A: BEWARE!! I don't know the company that you went, but if the cut is not straight that means they ...
Installing granite tile full backsplash with 18 inch tile	12/12/2009
Q: I'm having a granite countertop installed professional, but opted not to have their backsplash. I've ... A: Installing tile wall is the same of installing a tile floor. use Waterproof thin-set, I like to buy ...
granite gap	11/26/2009
Q: we had granite installed to replace formica counter tops. we have a tile backsplash. there is a 1/2 ... A: 1/2 inch gap is too big too be noticeable and also is too small to fill with tile, the best option ...
Fixing Granite Profile	11/11/2009
Q: Got a new granite countertop Black Sao Gabriel installed in our new kitchen. Once installed we ... A: Looks like you found the worse company to do your job, that is not such thing as the machine did a ...
Granite Counter Tops	9/29/2009
Q: We moved into a new condominium that has granite counter tops. Should they be periodically sealed. ... A: Granite is a very hard surface that is scratch and stain resistant, but natural granite require ...
Travertine Backsplash	9/28/2009
Q: Greetings! Just installed tumbled travertine as a kitchen backsplash. Looks good but it's quite a ... A: Did your grout dry for 24 hours? when the grout still wet the color is dark. But if it is already ...
Silestone counter top too long	9/25/2009
Q: I had a new refrigerator delivered and my Silestone counter top overhang is 3/16" too long (cabinets ... A: REVOLUTION GRANITE fabricates and installs natural stone for commercial and residential building ...
granite countertop	8/28/2009
Q: I have a gas cooktop in a granite countertop. I want to replace my cooktip with a larger one is it ... A: to open the granite for a bigger cooktop will not be a problem if the new cooktop is bigger, but you ...
granite countertop	8/28/2009
Q: I have a gas cooktop in a granite countertop. I want to replace my cooktip with a larger one is it ... A: to open the granite for a bigger cooktop will not be a problem if the new cooktop is bigger, but you ...
epoxy	8/18/2009
Q: I have a granite countertop with a stainless steel sink that was epoxyed to the bottom of the ... A: No epoxy should be there! there was supposed to have some holes on the granite with clamps to attach ...
granite top	8/15/2009
Q: 1 1/4" granite top was installed in the kitchen. later we purcased a new stove and there is a 1/2" ... A: I strongly recommend you to call the granite company to fix that for you, but if this is not ...
granite installation	8/10/2009
Q: Who should take responsibility for kitchen granite cut without asking the customer or showing the ... A: Usually the template is made based in what the customer want, if you asked to have 8" overhang and ...
granite and marble	8/3/2009
Q: I have read many of your expert suggestions on all.expert.com. I was hoping that you might have ... A: Sorry for the delay to answer your questions, I was on vacation 1) Let then try the color enhance, ...
overhang error in granite counter top	7/24/2009
Q: We had our kitchen redone new cabinets,under mounted sink, and when our granite counter top was ... A: The template that was made was supposed to describe all the walls imperfections and also give us the ...
Scratches	7/10/2009
Q: How can I fix superficial scratches from cultured marble? Thanks in advance, Richard A: It's very normal have superficial scratches on marble top, some you can hide with polish paste (like ...
Cutting a marble slab.	7/6/2009
Q: I have a 3/4" slab of marble that I would like to place on top of TV cabinet. I'd like to be able to ... A: Definitely you will need to have some skills with power grinder, be careful, use glasses and mask, ...
countertop	6/17/2009
Q: Fabiano: tengo una propuesta para remodelar el countertop de la cocina con epoxy con diseño,sobre ... A: We only work with natural stone for countertop, but I know a few things about resin (epoxy), you can ...
Granite Countertops	5/27/2009
Q: I recently bought granite countertops. I notice that they are not as polished (smooth) as I ... A: It's all depend the stone color, some is really smooth and others you can see some small holes, just ...
Tumbled travertine backsplash	5/7/2009
Q: I just installed 4X4 light colored tumbled travertine on my kitchen backsplash. I love the hole and ... A: Ok, just follow those step - Install the tiles with a waterproof thin-set (let it dry 24 hours) - ...
Liquid Nails Heavy Duty used to bond granite vanity top	4/16/2009
Q: Silva, My contractor used Liquid Nails Heavy Duty to bond the granite vanity top to the plywood ... A: but, did the liquid nail damage your granite? If yes, that's some chemicals that we use to remove ...
refinishing granite edge	4/5/2009
Q: My granite guy suggested a chiseled edge and I hate it! It chips up my wooden barstools and ... A: Chiseled edge is really nice, but require a special treatment that avoid the edge to chip, I believe ...
granite countertop	4/2/2009
Q: I notice our granite countertop has what appears to be a clear epoxy coating. I have no problem with ... A: To have the same result we apply a coat of resin on the edge, some stone anyway still a little be ...
Bad install, Granite	3/18/2009
Q: I had professional installation of 75 sq ft of new granite on top of brand new custom cabinets. The ... A: This is sad, this kind of installation is unacceptable, if you didn't install the backsplash yet, ...
Bad install, Granite	3/18/2009
Q: I had professional installation of 75 sq ft of new granite on top of brand new custom cabinets. The ... A: Ok now I see the problem! What you will use for backsplash? Can you also install the backplash all ...
Bad install, Granite	3/18/2009
Q: I had professional installation of 75 sq ft of new granite on top of brand new custom cabinets. The ... A: Where's the gap? it is on the back, against to the wall? what kind backsplash do you have? tile or ...
Granite people say my new undermount sink won't work	3/16/2009
Q: I found this wonderful Americast sink in hopes of having it installed into my new granite ... A: I'm not sure why it will not work, if you can send me a picture of the sink I will be able to help ...
Dull Cloudy at Seams Due to Installation	3/2/2009
Q: Good morning, We just recently had granite (tropical brown) countertops installation and at the ... A: Sorry for the delay I was out of country The cloudy spot happen when the installers try to polish ...
granite and kitchen islands	2/19/2009
Q: I am currently looking to replace my laminate countertops with granite. I am going to make a ... A: No you don't need any plywood, only the cabinets itself is strong enough to hold the granite. I did ...
Cutting porcelain pedastal sink base	2/19/2009
Q: I purchased a pedestal sink for my bathroom all the work was completed floor tiled,3/4" wainscoting ... A: Use a grinder with full speed and a marble cutting blade, do not use granite or concrete blades. Use ...
granite and kitchen islands	2/19/2009
Q: I am currently looking to replace my laminate countertops with granite. I am going to make a ... A: I understand your concern, that's no problem at all if you do a overhang up to 12", more than that I ...
granite kitchen countertops installed 2	2/6/2009
Q: I am getting granite kitchen countertops installed in a couple of weeks. In the meantime I will be ... A: 1) The tile need to be installed after the granite 2) you need to remove all face plates and unscrew ...
Rounding Granite Top Edges	2/2/2009
Q: Mr. Silva, We're in the process of building a house and the builder charges an extra $500 to round ... A: Sorry I was out of state It's possible to do later on, but is not recommended, may not look good, ...
Rounding Granite Top Edges	2/1/2009
Q: Mr. Silva, We're in the process of building a house and the builder charges an extra $500 to round ... A: Sorry I was out of state It's possible to do later on, but is not recommended, may not look good, ...
backsplash from slate shingles?	1/23/2009
Q: We received at least 4 square of slate shingles in fairly decent condition from a neighbor. We are ... A: It' good sometimes to challenge ourselves. How can I say it, if your husband have a natural talent ...
resin for granite	1/21/2009
Q: It's me again, the woman with the granite problem whom you told to apply resin and buff with an ... A: I buy all my granite products at www.regentstoneproducts.com Try this product ...
granite problem	1/21/2009
Q: We recently had a granite installation. It is a dark brown,newly named granite called Callisto. We ... A: You just need to use the resin is you see some small holes or fixture on the granite, the resin will ...
Replacing Undermount Sink with Self-Rimming Sink on Granite	1/15/2009
Q: I currently have a stainless steel undermount sink installed in my granite countertop. The granite ... A: Sorry for the delay to answer your question it's possible to change the sink, but if the cast iron ...
granite problem	1/9/2009
Q: We recently had a granite installation. It is a dark brown,newly named granite called Callisto. We ... A: Sorry for the delay to get back to you I know it's really hard to polish the top of a soft ...
Securing a dishwasher to a silestone countertop	1/8/2009
Q: We recently had new silestone countertops and appliances installed. Apparently, the folks that ... A: JESUS CHRIST!!!! Do NOT try to make a hole on the stone, the drill after get hot will probable make ...
Replacing and overmounted sink with undermounted	1/5/2009
Q: I have white corian countertops and currently have a white porcelain overmounted sink. I would like ... A: It will not be possible with corian, this material is plastic with marble dust, and it need to be ...
repairing tile on countertop	1/5/2009
Q: I'm trying to do some basic repairs on a small budget. One problem is an old sink with some cracked ... A: If you have a small budge right now I recommend you just to fix the tiles that need to be replaced. ...
Sealent for granite countertop	1/1/2009
Q: ..We had new granite countertops installed in our kitchen about 6 months ago, and at the time the ... A: Happy New Year You need to use any water base sealer for natural stone, do not use OIL BASE ...
Undermount cast iron sink	12/31/2008
Q: I have bought a single basin Kohler cast iron undermount sink (model K- 6585) which weights 70lbs. ... A: Thi is too muck weight for the clamps, I reccomend you to build a support out of 2x4 wood, attached ...
Granit countertops	12/17/2008
Q: I have granite countertops in my kitchen and I want to buy a larger stove, so I need to cut an ... A: It's possible to cut the granite, but I strongly recommend you hire a granite crafter to do the job, ...
Fix notch from slide in range	12/10/2008
Q: We have a slide in range that needs to be replaced. We'd like to switch to a free-standing range. ... A: PLEASE DON'T DO THAT! Slide in have the best look, also the notch in the front will not be possible ...
replace undermount sink??	12/9/2008
Q: I have an dual bowl under mount porcelain sink (Home Depot, about 1990), with a tile counter ... A: Yes you can still use the sink, but porcelain is really heavy and will not be possible to be ...
granite installation industry standards	12/2/2008
Q: i recently had a kitchen remodel. the granite was installed on the island 1/2 an inch off center.i ... A: ???? what??? this is the worse explain I ever heard! is nothing standard on that, your installers ...
replacing undermount sink in granite	12/1/2008
Q: I need to replace a undermount sink in a granite counter top that is glued in. 1.What is the best ... A: Just cut the clue and clean with razor blade, for the new sink I recommend to have clamps attached ...
Crack in new granite countertop	11/24/2008
Q: I recently had new granite countertops installed in my kitchen. When they installed them I noticed a ... A: Can you see the crack showing at the back of the granite? if does, so it is a crack, can you feel ...
sanding/cutting silestone	11/21/2008
Q: We just bought a refrigerator that is 1/2 inch too wide (it's delivered)....would we or a ... A: I just did that 2 days ago, the refrigerator was too big and I had to comeback to the house to cut ...
Challengs with switching to an undermount sink with a granite counter top	11/20/2008
Q: My kitchen counter is granite and I have a drop in or overmount sink. Sorry I do not know the exact ... A: To switch drop in to undermount you will need to: 1- find an undermount sink that's a little be ...
undermount kitchen sinks	11/10/2008
Q: how do i undermount a kitchen sink with granite counter tops? A: At the fabrication shop we attach scroll nuts at the granite so we can use metal clamps to hold the ...
cutting installed granite	11/8/2008
Q: Our old countertop had a squared edge. I wanted a bullnose edge on my new granite. The old counter ... A: I think you are being too pick! :) The piece need to be removed to be able to polish, so I prefer ...
Crack in new granite countertop	11/6/2008
Q: I recently had new granite countertops installed in my kitchen. When they installed them I noticed a ... A: They probable is not lying to you, all granite have fissures, some we will notice only after the ...
sanding kitchen cabinet	11/2/2008
Q: i bought a new refrigerator and it is 1/2 inches too wide, i am going to cut bottom of the cabinet ... A: I've seen people doing that a lot, some look good, and some look really bad, you need to have some ...
granite countertops	10/25/2008
Q: I am remodeling our kitchen. we have an existing island with granite or quartz countertop. we are ... A: Most of the times the granite is glued on the cabinet, so just use crowbar and some shims and you ...
Undermount sink replacement	10/22/2008
Q: 5 years ago when we remodeled our kitchen we had a porcelain undermount sink installed into granite. ... A: You can have stainless steel sink, but you need to find the same size. I don't know how your sink is ...
grout vs silicone at bottom of backsplash	10/21/2008
Q: I read with great interest your earlier comment and recommendation to put 100% silicone at the ... A: Sorry for the delay You can still applying silicone if your grout have cracks, the silicone will ...
Granite backsplash	10/21/2008
Q: We recently had granite installed in our home and we believe we have potential problems in the ... A: My God, this looks really bad, I believe you paid really cheap for this kind job, the gap is ...
Granite/heavy countertops	10/20/2008
Q: Is there a minimum cabinet construction recommended for granite countertops. We have looked at 1/2" ... A: Sorry for the delay You can use both options, most of the cabinets is 3/8 on the sides and and 3/4 ...
Granite countertop in the kitchen	10/3/2008
Q: I’m completely remodeling kitchen and I order granite countertop from local shop and they deliver it ... A: Definitely if your granite have a lot of vein and variation of color they may have to work out on ...
Resurfacing marble counter	10/1/2008
Q: I acquired a kitchen island, however, it seemed the previous owner used a scrub pad and scratched up ... A: That's no chemical able to restore the marble shine, marble is delicate and porous when something ...
Caeserstone crack repair	9/28/2008
Q: Installer says it's from excessive heat, but it's installed all the time in kitchens. Thanks. A: Caesar stone is stronger than granite but granite will resist more the heat, I'm not sure if was the ...
How to do with the wall between the ranghood and stove	8/31/2008
Q: I bought a under-the-cabinet style range hood to replace the microwave above the stove. The wall ... A: I believe try to find the same granite is not the best idea, because granite been natural is really ...
Counter Top Material Suggestions	8/30/2008
Q: I am going to be installing some new counter tops in my kitchen. I will be making the counter tops. ... A: The market is really slow right now so the granite companies is a little be desperate, so if you ...
Removing Self Rimming Sink from Granite Countertop	8/26/2008
Q: Kohler has offered us a new sink due to quality issues with our Deerfield Black porcelain over cast ... A: PLEASE! don't use razor blade, you can easily get hurt, instead of razor blade you can use putty ...
Counter Top Material Suggestions	8/23/2008
Q: I am going to be installing some new counter tops in my kitchen. I will be making the counter tops. ... A: I just work with stone countertop, so if you're are doing something out of the wood I'll not be able ...
broken granite island slab	8/22/2008
Q: Last Sept. Granite 2cm was installed on the kitchen island. .5 OSB underlayment 4.5' x8'. It ... A: Don't waste your time trying to resolve yourself, this is a really delicate matter and needs a ...
What is the best Quartz countertop thickness to use?	8/21/2008
Q: I am redoing my entire kitchen, including replacing the kitchen countertops with Caeserstone. I am ... A: Caesar stone is a really strong material, more than granite, so you can use both of the thickness, I ...
Ceramic tile flooring restoration	8/20/2008
Q: Is there any method to restore ceramic tile that has significant scratching on the surface. A: All depend of the material, if it's glazed ceramic it may be able to be repaired, but if the ...
Backsplash or no backsplash?	8/18/2008
Q: We are having granite countertiops installed and adding a "spectra glass" 2"x2" tile backsplash. My ... A: You can do both ways, I prefer to have only the tile instead of have the granite backsplash and on ...
Marble or Granite	8/14/2008
Q: We have moved into a home where the previous owner has passed away so I cannot ask her this ... A: The most common Stone for a kitchen is granite, marble is a porous material so is not recommended ...
silestone corners	8/9/2008
Q: had silestone counters installed recently. However, I wish the counter was NOT rounded at the ... A: To have a square corner you need to let the fabricators know on the time of the template, because is ...
granite counters	8/4/2008
Q: I have read that some granites need to be sealed and others dont. I am considering having Kasmire ... A: Those is such a beautiful granite, and yes require sealer at least once a year, but this is not a ...
granite countertops	8/4/2008
Q: Silva- In remodeling our entire kitchen and half bath (to the "studs") we had verde butterfly ... A: If you don't like the way that it look ,you need to ask the fabricators to bring a new piece for ...
Gap Filler	8/1/2008
Q: We have a gap on either side of our stove and the countertop. Unfortunately the height of the stove ... A: I'm sorry, but I never saw a "Z" filler, always a flat "T" filler. Is there any possibility to move ...
Gap Filler	7/30/2008
Q: We have a gap on either side of our stove and the countertop. Unfortunately the height of the stove ... A: Did you check if your stove have adjustable legs? most of the brands come with adjustable height, ...
Corian Backsplash Removal	7/29/2008
Q: I would like to remove the 4" Corian back splash attached to the countertop in order to replace it ... A: You can easily remove the backsplash if it is separated from the countertop, sometimes corian ...
Black Irish slate maintenance	7/28/2008
Q: Our home came with a vast number of surfaces (countertops, shower floors and walls and regular ... A: Don't use shower product on slate or you'll definaly damage it, the best is use water based product, ...
uba tuba granite crack	7/24/2008
Q: I have black uba tuba granite countertops and there is a crack by the kitchen sink. I bought some ... A: Crack is reparable, but it will always be noticeable, what you need is epoxy or polyurethane, color ...
recently installed countertops	7/16/2008
Q: I had silestone counters installed recently. As far as I can see, they did a great job. However, I ... A: Yes it's possible to round the corners after the countertop installed, you should see it before the ...
granite	7/16/2008
Q: we are in the process of having our current cabinet tops replace with granite tops. Is it common to ... A: Unfortunately some old cabinets is not even and it's necessary to shim the granite to be level, but ...
Installation of marble tile countertop	7/15/2008
Q: I recently installed marble tiles on a countertop and am not really happy with the result. The ... A: I'll say you did everything correct, but marble is such a trick installation, they usually is not ...
travatine backsplash	7/13/2008
Q: I am going to install a 4" travatine type backsplash over a granite countertop. 1.)I need to shim ... A: The best thing to use is cement board, but you can use plywood if you want, just make sure you ...
bathroom countertop	7/9/2008
Q: We put a bathroom vanity sink, one that looks like a dresser with a top that looks like marble. ... A: Sorry to say that but your marble will never shine anymore, unless you republish the whole top. ...
granite problem	5/30/2008
Q: I was also wondering how to put a piece of granite on a wall without cabinets, we were thinking of ... A: I'm not sure what you trying to do, the piece will be glued in any place?! I believe the drywall ...
Repairing a burn spot on Granite C-top(for Fabiano Silva)	5/28/2008
Q: my wife placed a really hot pot on the counter and now there is a burn ring on the granite. My ... A: This is really strange! Granite is heat resistant and hot pot is not supposed to "burn the granite". ...
Undermount sink sag	5/18/2008
Q: We just installed soap stone counters with a stainless sink and 3/4 hp garbage disposal. The sink ... A: This already happen with me, the problem is we didn't install any bracket on the middle, so i did ...
Backsplash	5/14/2008
Q: I'm getting ready to install a travertine backsplash in my new kitchen. I will be installing it over ... A: You can use pre mixed white thinset, if you seal the tile before grout it'll help to clean, and ...
Mounting a Freestanding Granite Countertop	5/8/2008
Q: I'm trying to figure out how to mount a granite counter top securely on a wall in my kitchen. I want ... A: I'll need to have more information. what do you have for support? it's a cabinet, do you want to be ...
sealing granite	5/5/2008
Q: You did such a great job installing our granite at our Maine ski house. It looks gorgeous and I love ... A: What a surprise!! nice to hear from you It's been one year already! 80% of the granite doesn't ...
Loosening Faucet on Granite C-Tops	5/2/2008
Q: We recently installed granite countertops in our kitchen and the job was done great! However, our ... A: I'm not sure but I think this is a problem with the way that faucet was installed, maybe there's ...
Granite damage	4/28/2008
Q: I have granite countertops. I noticed that there is a chip in the granite on the edge of the sink. ... A: I don't think so that chip was caused by your wife using scissors, unless she hits pretty hard on ...
Undermount or drop in?	4/19/2008
Q: we are buying a new construction house and the standard sink that they give you is a cast iron ... A: It's possible to change later on if you find an undermount sink bigger then the drop in cut-out, ...
Undermount or drop in?	4/19/2008
Q: we are buying a new construction house and the standard sink that they give you is a cast iron ... A: If you will have granite countertop I recommend you to go with undermount sink, drop in sinks can ...
Changing sink	4/14/2008
Q: I have a drop in metal sink and want to go to an undermount style sink in a granite counter top. ... A: You can do it if you find an undermount sink that it's bigger than the cut-out that you have know, ...
stainless steel coutertops and sinks	4/13/2008
Q: I read that stainless steel countertops are antibacterial and since I have OCD I would like to know ... A: I'm not so familiar with stainless steel countertops, I just see it in restaurant kitchens, I really ...
existing granite countertop; undermount sink	4/10/2008
Q: I have granite countertops in my kitchen with an existing overlap sink. Is it possible to replace ... A: Sometimes it's possible to change for an undermount sink if your drop in sink is small, but in your ...
Sink material	4/2/2008
Q: We bought a new house and need to remodel kitchen. Have decided on granite counter tops but not ... A: That's not a problem to install an undermount corian sink on granite, the only thing you need is ...
Challenge in removing porcelain sink	3/29/2008
Q: We recently purchased a vanity with a granite top and and undermount porcelain sink. When we ... A: I never heard such thing as wood clamps holding an undermount sink, maybe it's because its a ...
porcelain bathroom sink/countertop	3/29/2008
Q: I purchased a single unit sink/countertop and it is 1/2 inch to long on the sides. Returning it is ... A: If you was close to me I would be glade to come down and cut this for you, it's very simple but you ...
Granite Countertops	3/27/2008
Q: We just got our new granite countertops. The problem is is that there is a 1/2 inch gap under the ... A: I'm sorry to hear that. We installers are responsible to install the wood underneath of the granite ...
Challenge in removing porcelain sink	3/23/2008
Q: We recently purchased a vanity with a granite top and and undermount porcelain sink. When we ... A: yes, I know how hard is to remove that epoxy on the granite! The best thing to do is use a fire ...
Cutting sink hole in new porcelain countertop	3/15/2008
Q: I read your site about resurfacing a countertop with tile and I appreciate the advice very much. My ... A: The easiest way to do is cut the sink hole before you tile, than cut the tile around the hole, do ...
Update and more information	3/8/2008
Q: My husband saw this finish .. we have old laminate countertops and this looks like a cheap but good ... A: I never heard about this finish, I'm specialist in natural stone witch I recommend you to change ...
"Epoxy countertop"	3/8/2008
Q: My husband saw this finish .. we have old laminate countertops and this looks like a cheap but good ... A: I'm sorry but I didn't understand your question What kind material do you have as countertop, ...
Kitchen Remodeling	2/26/2008
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porcelain undermount sink with granite countertop	2/25/2008
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Changing sink size in granite counter	2/23/2008
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install undermount sink with granite counter	2/19/2008
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granite counter and backsplash w/ undermount sink	2/18/2008
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gap between slide-in range and granite countertop	2/16/2008
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raised glass bartop on granite countertop	2/15/2008
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granite counter tops	2/8/2008
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granite countertops	2/4/2008
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epoxy grout	1/25/2008
Q: We have had granite kitchen countertops installed against a traventine tile backsplash. The ... A: Sorry to take so long to answer your question! It's normal to occur cracks on the grout between the ...
Kitchen remodel	1/7/2008
Q: We recently had our entire kitchen remodeled and have noticed a few items that we need direction on. ... A: Do you have granite countertop? if so, the best thing to do is contact the installers and ask if the ...
Cloudy granite due to installation error	1/3/2008
Q: Sir, when the installer cut the opening for our undermount granite sink he did not protect the ... A: I like this supplier For Polishing pads: ...
Cloudy granite due to installation error	1/3/2008
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