In this video, you'll learn how to install pre-fabricated marble or granite countertops in your bathroom using basic tools you probably already have at home.
You'll learn how to measure for marble countertops. How to cut stone countertops using a circular saw and a diamond blade. And, how to glue the marble or granite to the cabinets.
First, you start out by removing the existing countertops and leveling the cabinets to prepare for the marble.
Once the cabinets are flat and level, measure them carefully and use those measurements to cut out a wood template from 5/8" plywood. This wood template should extend from the wall to the edge of the countertop and will act as both a template and a support for the final installation of the stone countertop.
Use the template to mark the marble or granite for cutting. Then, using a circular saw and a 7" turbo diamond blade, cut the stone slowly. You'll also want to cutout the sink hole before you install the countertops.
Now your'e ready to install!
First, screw down the 5/8" plywood to the top of the countertops using 1 5/8" screws. Be sure to pre-drill near the front of the cabinets so you don't split the wood.
Then, Dry fit the marble to make sure it fits. If it does fit, remove it, apply a generous amount of silicone to the plywood, and then set the stone countertops back down. The Silicone will act as an adhesive and as a cushion to ensure contact with the entire surface.
The, caulk the edges with a color matched caulking (usually you can find this in the tile section of a store). Add a backsplash, install the sink, and you're all set!
