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can you install granite over cabinets?
Granite can be a countertop material. Granite countertops can be installed over cabinets. However, granite countertops are not seamless. You need to hire a good fabricator to ensure that joints will not be visible.
What is the labor cost per sq ft to install formica?
To install formica you will need a "table saw" to cut it at least a 1/2 inch over on all sides and a router to edge it off once it is laid on your surface. you can also edge it off with a good metal file but this way is done with experience-- using a metal file for formica edging is not for the novice. first remember to apply the adhesive to both the table surface and the back of the intended formica and wait about 10 minutes before mating both together and be sure to have a block of wood with a piece of carpet on it for easy pressure sliding to rub your mating pieces. Enjoy a "FREE" learning experience on your favorite DIY Video Just "Google" Gluing Formica
Does chopping directly over granite countertop will harm it?
Granite is one of the toughest stones in the world and will not be affected by knives. After cutting directly on my granite countertop, I have experienced that my knives get dull after a few uses only. So cutting directly over a granite countertop will not affect the countertop material but it will affect the sharpness of your knife. I have installed granite countertop in my kitchen with the help of pros at countertopshop.net and mostly I avoid chopping things directly over the countertop. My granite kitchen countertop was installed around 4 years ago and still, it looks like a new one. Cheers!!
How do you install new formica over old?
So long as the old formica is still stuck down well. It can be done.You'll need to rough up the old laminate so the glue will stick.Use very coarse sandpaper, either by hand or with an electric sander.Make sure you get all the way into the corners and edges.Clean it with denatured alcohol before you start gluing.
What can be put over formica sanded and primed cabinents for a glossy finish?
Melamine paint
Can you stain over Formica table?
No, don't even try it. You'll just end up with an ugly mess.
How many inches do top cupboards have to be from the countertop?
Usually 18" from the countertop for modern cabinets, or 54" off the finished floor. Vent hood cabinets over the stone are six to eight inches more.
Can over and back porcelain go in the oven?
No nor decorated ones
How much does Porcelain veneers cost?
Porcelain Veneers cost anywhere from 700 to 2000 dollars, depending on longevity and attractiveness.
Why does porcelain go black when heated over Bunsen burners?
If the flame of the burner hasn't sufficient oxygen black carbon soot is deposited on the porcelain laboratory ware.
What is the purpose of porcelain crowns?
In denistry, a porcelain crown is a cap that is placed directly over a damaged tooth to improve the appearance of said tooth. Crowns are cemented into place and one of the main benefits of porcelain crowns is that they look natural in the mouth and are permanently fixed.
Would granite or wood be best for a kitchen countertop?
Bamboo certainly is enjoying increased popularity as a kitchen countertop material, however there are still valid reasons to prefer granite over bamboo. First, a bamboo countertop must be properly sealed to provide protection from water damage. Second, a bamboo countertop does not provide protection against scratches and knife marks as well as granite. As for cost, high-grade bamboo countertops can be similar in price to granite.
