How Do You Cut Granite Counter Tops?
As a part of installing granite counter tops, you may have to cut into the granite. Granite counter top cuts are made to fit pieces of the slab into the designated areas as well as make openings for appliances, such as the kitchen sink. Since granite counter tops are produced from stone, you will need to use special tools to ensure that the cuts are made accurately and without causing the stone to chip. Produce a template for the granite counter tops. As part of installation, a template is required in order to determine where the cuts for the counter top need to be made. To make a template, pieces of plywood are placed along the edges of the existing counter top area and glued together. Make any special notes about the cutting on the template. For instance, you may need to cut out holes in order to allow for the nozzle to go through. Jot down how many holes and dimensions. Place the template onto the slab of granite. You can use chalk to trace the outline onto the piece of stone. The c
