Installing a counter top in kitchen becomes one of the final acts to be performed in kitchen remodeling and it depends entirely on what is there beneath the counter. As kitchen cabinets are the support for stone countertops they have to be installed to begin with. This installation will depend upon many considerations like the size of the cabinet and the position where the sink is going to come. Quartz is often considered as the most suitable material for countertops as it is a naturally occurring substance and is useful in creating traditional as well as modern styles as suggested by quartz countertops fabricator. Now let us examine step by step procedure followed quartz countertops installing is done.

1. Prepare the area

If some latest modification has been done in kitchen cabinet wait till the paint or adhesive has been dried completely.  Shut off the water supply as you need to install the kitchen sink and the connected nozzle.

2. Measure the available material

Double check the measurement of the quartz material you are having for avoiding wastage of material after the cutting process has started. This will minimize the wastage of material. Now cut the quartz according to the layout plan of the countertop you are going to install. Using an L shape you can cut the quartz piece into two or more pieces intended for joining at right angles. Adequate pieces will have to be removed from the slab so that the kitchen sink can be fitted in that gap.  If you cannot do it yourself ask the quartz countertops fabricator to get it cut as per your requirement.

 

3. Dry lay the quartz for trial purpose

For trial purpose you can simply lay the quartz piece made to shape on the counter top and see how far they are correct and see if any changes are needed.

 

4. Install the kitchen sink

Once the quartz pieces have been checked for their sizes, you can keep them apart and install the faucet and the kitchen sinks in its allocated positions.  If there is no hole for the anchors and faucet then you will have to drill them before going to installation process.

 

5. Install ledger

Kitchen cabinets will not completely support the countertop. It may be necessary to provide ledgers wherever necessary as per the suggestions of quartz countertops installing supervisor.

 

6. Protection of kitchen cabinets

Cover the kitchen cabinets edges with protective tapes so that even if the adhesive spills, it does not damage the cabinets. Painter’s tap makes it easy for the cleaning when every work is completed and protects the cabinets from paints and its stains.

 

7. Installation of the counter top

After covering the edges with adhesives place the quartz piece on top of the kitchen cabinets. Seal joints using silicone or other suitable materials recommended by the material manufacturer.

Now the installation is over and you can turn on the water supply and your quartz countertop rockville installation is ready for operation now.