Fitting
modular granite tops
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Fitting
modular granite tops
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Fit
water resistant MDF 25mm or exterior WBP board to units
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These are the tools you will need see detailed list
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Lay
sheets to determine any cutting required
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Cutting
to size with a Diamond Blade
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There
are two options for fitting a Hob or Sink here we show a front and rear
strip
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Lay
all the sections out prior to fixing
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Apply
the Silicone
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The
front profiles can easily be cut to size
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Front
profiles adhered with silicone and held securely with a clamp until set
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Fill
joints with special compound
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Fitting
appliance
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Job
sealed and completed
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Modular
Granite Worktops
Are supplied in packs containing the following 6 sheets surface polished Granite 1000 x 610 x 12mm.All have a polished long edge and two sheets also have a left and right polished edge for returns if required 8 lengths surface polished front profiles 1000 x 25 x 12mm Fitting instructions Extra sheets available if required OPTION Upstand pack containing 8 lengths surface polished Granite all with a polished long edge Fixing Kit Containing Diamond blade, Silicone, Jointing compound, Granite sealer (all Granite worktops should be sealed) |
Tools
you will need
Angle Grinder Eye Protection (Goggles) Tape rule Spirit Level Screwdriver and 30mm screws Scraper Cutting Blade (Stanley) |
| It's advisable to use water resistant MDF or WBP board with this system and to ensure all joints are waterproof particularly those near the sink. |
| Handy Hints (supplied by customers) If you have a tip you would like to share,or a picture of your installation please mail us we are always delighted to hear from you. |
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Always
remember to overhang the top sheet to allow for the thickness of the front
profile.The sheet should overhang the profile by approximately 2mm.This
gives a really neat eyeline to the finished top. It's also neater to mitre the front profiles on a corner rather than a "butt" joint and it also saves polishing the end of the profile.(Stan,Kent) |
| Upstands
These really add the finishing touch and are easy to fit.They also allow for a gap between the Granite sheet and the wall which helps if the wall is not perfectly straight and gives you more tolerance with the overhang.They can also be used as front strips when fitting an appliance as they have a polished long edge.(Andrew Keir Scotland) There are two options when fitting an appliance such as a Hob. (Peter Smyth Durham) Strip method. You must have an upstand pack containing 1000 x 75mm strips with a polished edge.Following the pictures as shown simply cut the strip to length with the polished edge to the front. Cut-out method Take a full sheet and mark on the back of the sheet the dimension of the hole required.Simply cut out with the Diamond blade,it's not as difficult as you think. Levelling sheets (M.Ansell Beckenham) In most cases the sheets are easy to level but if you do experience problems simply drill 4 holes through the MDF from the underneath to suit the corners of the sheet.Insert a screw in each hole and gently adjust the sheet make sure the sheet is secure and does not rock. Jointing Compound (Des Bevan Warwickshire) Always apply a strip of masking tape approximately 5mm each side of the joint before jointing.After applying the compound wait until it's just started to harden and peel off the tape and remove the surplus compound.Its best to only fill and complete one joint at a time. |
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an Upstand strip to form a shelf The standard Upstand strip can be used to form a shelf and given depth by incorporating a Downstand strip |
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Build
a Vanity Top Granite is ideal for a Vanity Top,we show a typical installation using Rose Granite Photo supplied by Will Harich Queensland |
Shaw Stone Limited, Kingfisher Ridge, Fontley Road, Titchfield, Hampshire. PO15 6QS |