Browse Forums Kitchen Corner 1 Feb 08, 2014 3:03 pm We are currently installing a new kitchen, cupboards are in, the granite benchtops are siliconed in place on top. So the next step is the to cut out the holes for the sink and cooktop. The way the kitchen is designed is such that the dishwasher is under the draining area of the sink. Right next to it is a corner pantry, so there is a large end piece which the end of the granite is stuck to. Our concern is that when we cut out the piece for the sink, the hole will extend above the void that the dishwasher goes in, and there won't be enough support for the granite. The best solution that we can come up with so far is to cut out a piece of custom wood to use as a support underneath, and attach that to the end piece and wall, but of course that is still going to have the cutout as well - so it's not ideal. Plus then that involves having to try to put a piece of trim or something on the front section, to hide the edge, and it won't leave a lot of room to slide the dishwasher in underneath, so it's a lot of messing around. Does anyone have any better ideas? I hope I've kind of explained the situation so it makes sense. Re: Support for Granite bench sink cutout 2Feb 09, 2014 6:19 pm sorry I can't help! but I hope you will post on how you went? have you asked a cabinet maker? Re: Support for Granite bench sink cutout 3Feb 09, 2014 6:29 pm I am sure both cabinet makers and stone masons have dealt with this previously as your set up does not sound unusual. There are a few of those trades that regularly post here and hopefully they can shed some light. If not I would ask the cabinet maker and the stone mason what they usually do in this situation. Sorry no real help other than stating the obvious. Cheers Mark Re: Support for Granite bench sink cutout 4Feb 09, 2014 6:57 pm Still not sure what to do, but I'm now getting quotes on getting undermount sinks installed. We don't have any, and it would mean the sink we've got would now be a waste of money, but at least it would take up less bench space, meaning it would just be over the main cupboard. It's really not what I'd planned - and we wouldn't be able to do it ourselves as the edges where it gets installed would have to be nice and neat and to be polished. So a lot more expensive - but maybe something to consider. And it would look flash at least! Re: Support for Granite bench sink cutout 5Feb 10, 2014 6:22 am All stone masons that I have used cut the sink hole before the install the tops. Sure you can do it the other way around but you will fill your kitchen, cabinets, hinges and runners with stone dust! If it was CaesarStone then you wouldn't need any other support. If its granite then there should be a solid melamine top above the dishwasher. Cutting Edge Kitchens and Cabinet Making http://cuttingedgekitchens.net.au http://www.facebook.com/pages/Cutting-Edge-Kitchens/290484196676 Mobile : 0419 430 575 PH: 9452 4772 Fax :9452 4772 cuttingedgekitchens@outlook.com Re: Support for Granite bench sink cutout 6Feb 10, 2014 8:48 am Unless you are a stone mason I would not attempt cutting a sink hole out. There are parts that are quite narrow round a sink and it could be an "oh Sh!T" moment. I thought the holes are cut out first to be honest. Cheers Mark Re: Support for Granite bench sink cutout 7Feb 10, 2014 9:12 am Yes we were aware there would be a big mess - thats ok. Not being stone masons, and not wanting to risk it breaking while we were moving it and possibly getting the measurements slightly wrong we decided to do it this way - and now thats what we have to work with. This is also the way they did the marble vanities in our bathrooms - installed the stone, then cut the holes for the sink and plumbing. Smaller cuts, so less dust, but same principle. I think we're leaning towards undermount now anyway though... Re: Support for Granite bench sink cutout 8Feb 10, 2014 11:06 am saxlady I think we're leaning towards undermount now anyway though... An under mount is a whole different kettle of fish!! The cut needs to be very precise and then needs to be fully polished! Most under mount bowl cut outs are done on a CNC machine in a factory! Cutting Edge Kitchens and Cabinet Making http://cuttingedgekitchens.net.au http://www.facebook.com/pages/Cutting-Edge-Kitchens/290484196676 Mobile : 0419 430 575 PH: 9452 4772 Fax :9452 4772 cuttingedgekitchens@outlook.com Re: Support for Granite bench sink cutout 9Feb 10, 2014 11:52 am can't see that the hole for an undermount sink will be perfect the way you intend to do it. The cut has to be accurate and polished. Stonemasons charge more for it than a simple cutout for a countertop sink. Think carefully that you are not disappointed with the result later. As CEK said, a neat and proper cut would normally be done by a machine. 4 3907 0 12159 Hi - thanks for your reply. Yes I think 'Ill go for whitish with very speckly bits rather than pure white something like this. PS was actually 2008 I built the… 2 12063 |