Quartz kitchen countertopsare one of many materials that are available for use in today’s modern kitchen. What sets these countertops apart from others is that they are made from all natural materials. To cut and installquartz counters, you will need to follow the steps below. ...
Kitchen: cabinets and countertops Cabinets and countertops are two of the most visible aspects in a kitchen, not to mention that they take up the most space. You have a lot of price wiggle room when it comes to material and installation of both: The installation for countertops alone ...
Step 1: Remove Old Countertops & Install New Plywood Base To start, we took off the laminate counters. Only a couple of screws hold it on from the underneath, so no biggie there. Next we installed a plywood base. This is the spot to make changes to your existing layout/footprint, if...
Porcelain countertops come in two types: slabs and tiles. Slabs are a single, very large tile that is 12 mm thick. However, this is still relatively thin, making slabs fragile in inexperienced hands until installed. They create a seamless look that is very appealing to some homeowners.Porcelai...
Integrated: Some countertops are molded to include a sink in their design, so other than careful installation of the countertop, an integrated sink needs no further work, although you do have to connect the plumbing. Installing this kind of sink means installing the entire countertop. ...
Your kitchen or bathroom isn't spotless until you'vescrubbed the floors. You don't have to tackle this chore every time you wipe down the countertops, and if you know how to clean tile floors the right way and watch for signs of dirt or grime, you can keep them from getting very dir...
When laminate countertops are installed in a corner, the ends are cut at a 45-degree angle so that they fit together properly in the corner. Run a thick bead of clear silicone adhesive on the top edge of the bottom cabinets. Place the first strip against the bottom of the countertop sect...
Cleaning marble countertops: To clean marble countertops, use a solution of water and soap and clean with a soft cloth or sponge. Be sure not to use abrasive cleaning materials. Removing stains: Marble countertops are prone to staining if spills are not wiped immediately. To remove stains, ...
If you’re replacing wood or laminate countertops and aren’t saving your cabinets, you can use your reciprocating saw to cut the countertop into sections that are easier to manage.1. Remove Countertop From Lower Cabinets If your countertop has a backsplash, you’ll need to remove that before...
Knowing I plan to eventually rip out the upper cabinets and laminate countertops, I didn’t want to spend an arm and a leg on expensive zellige tiles that would very likely get damaged in the demo process. So… I reasoned that peel and stick backsplash would be a great way to add a ...