Download Article

Download Article

If you're looking for some eye-communicable accents and unique pigments to spice up your kitchen, quartz countertops are a swell choice. Although quartz installation is definitely a job best done with a friend given the heaviness of the textile, the actual installation is a lot easier than yous would think!

  1. 1

    Measure the top of your cabinets and purchase your quartz slabs. Use a measuring record to get the dimensions of the cabinet tops to determine how much quartz yous need. Exist sure to account for the sink opening when ordering pre-cut quartz then that information technology comes with a space for your sink. Always cull quartz with unpolished edges to ensure that there are seams betwixt the slabs.[ane]

    • Choose between rounded, curved, and square edges for the outer edges of your quartz.
    • Use 1.25 inch (3.ii cm) slabs for the all-time results.
    • Select a pattern and color that fits with your infinite.
    • Add an extra 1⁄ii to ane inch (ane.3 to 2.5 cm) to your dimensions to account for overhang.

  2. two

    Remove the quartz from the packaging and dry-fit it to the countertop. Later receiving your pre-cutting quartz slabs, the first thing to do is make sure they fit on your countertop. Identify the slabs on top of their installation location—also known as dry out-fitting—and make sure that each piece fits into its infinite without creating any big gaps between its surroundings.[two]

    • Quartz weighs 25 pounds (11 kg) per square foot, so have at least one person help y'all move the slabs to be rubber.
    • If you're using multiple quartz slabs, make sure that each one fits tightly against the other.
    • If you removed your kitchen sink when removing your one-time quartz, lower information technology into place after dry-fitting your quartz to make sure that information technology fits. If your sink is yet installed, that'south fine too.

    Advertisement

  3. iii

    Marker cutlines onto the elevation and bottom of the quartz to shape it to the countertops. Even with pre-cut quartz, you might have to make some adjustments to their size. Accept note of whatsoever portions of the quartz that need to be removed or cut to fit the countertops and mark them off on the summit and lesser with a straight edge and pencil. Kickoff by placing your straight edge onto the top and draw a line to marker the region to exist removed. Afterward, plow the quartz over and marking a line on the bottom parallel to the top one. Now, connect each line via lines on the sides.[3]

    • Brand sure that there are iv lines total—the superlative, bottom, and 2 side lines.

  4. 4

    Attach a diamond masonry blade to your ability saw. Start past attaching vice grips to your old bract to forestall it from moving. Now, use a wrench to loosen the bolt and remove it. Remove the flange—the small rim located under the bolt—and lift the blade out. Finally, bandy in your new diamond blade, reattach the flange, and retighten the commodities.[4]

    • Be sure that your bract is designated for quartz.
    • Skip this step if you already have a diamond masonry blade on your power saw.

  5. v

    Saw along the marked lines to cutting the quartz to size. Set the blade depth to half the thickness of your quartz. Later on, place your left hand on quartz to proceed information technology steady and your correct mitt on the handle of the saw to move it forward and backward. With your quartz on a flat surface, start sawing forth the summit penciled line. Apply gentle pressure level downwards onto the quartz with your left hand and downwards onto the saw using your correct hand.[5]

    • Always check that the teeth of the diamond bract are pointing opposite to the quartz.
    • Echo this procedure with the other side of the quartz to cutting it in half.
    • Remove the blade from the quartz every 30 seconds to keep the temperature low.

    6. Advertisement

  1. ane

    Install your kitchen sink if necessary. If you had to remove your kitchen sink when removing your old quartz, be sure to reinstall it before adding the new fabric. First past following manufacturer's directions to install the faucet followed by detergent and dispenser mounts. At present, adhere the sink, supply lines, and bleed pipes.[6]

    • Always apply a ribbon of plumber's putty before installing the faucet and sprayer bases.
    • Use caulk to attach the sink rim to its opening.
    • Seal the drain and tailpipe with caulk or with a gasket—whichever the manufacturer recommends.
    • Be certain to plow your water on and check for leaks before installing your quartz.

  2. 2

    Stick painter'southward record to the top edges of the cabinets for protection. Try to comprehend at to the lowest degree the top one inch (ii.5 cm) of the cabinets, although the more the better. This will ensure that no silicone adhesive touches their faces.[7]

    • Buy painter's tape from any dwelling house hardware shop or online supplier.

  3. three

    Install ledgers in areas of depression cabinet support. While quartz countertops tin exist placed direct on top of cabinets, their weight shouldn't be underestimated. Take a wait at your countertop pattern and await for areas that accept the least amount of cabinet back up. At present, install 1 to ii inch (2.5 to v.ane cm) ledgers into the walls on the sides of the cabinets to add support.[eight]

    • Attach each ledger using an electrical drill and the screws provided.
    • Buy ledgers from home hardware stores. Be sure to take measurements of the areas that demand ledgers earlier purchasing any.

  4. 4

    Apply silicone adhesive beads to the top of the cabinets. Outset by applying a 2 to 3 inch (5.one to seven.6 cm) thick dewdrop of agglutinative to a corner and so working your manner around the top of each cabinet. Space each bead apart by six to 12 inches (15 to 30 cm) to brand sure that the silicone holds the counter as deeply as possible.

    • Ever kickoff installing the quartz effectually the sink region.

  5. 5

    Remove the painter's tape afterward applying the silicone adhesive and before it dries. Showtime removing each slice of record immediately afterwards applying your adhesive beads. Either remove your record after each bead or all at once subsequently applying all of the beads.[9]

    • Work as fast every bit yous tin can so that the adhesive is withal wet before you lay downwardly your quartz.

  6. vi

    Attach your quartz slabs to the cabinets with the adhesive beads. Later on applying the adhesive, advisedly lower each quartz slab into place over the beads. Now, printing them downward gently to ensure that they adhere to the cabinets below them.[10]

    • Be sure to lower the slab onto the adhesive while information technology's even so wet.
    • Have a friend help you lower each slab into place.

  7. vii

    Seal the joints betwixt each slab if there are whatsoever. A proper dry-fitting can avoid this step, but sometimes information technology can't exist helped. Start by lining the top of each seam'southward sides with painter's tape. At present, apply a silicone adhesive (or whatever the manufacturer recommends) into the joints. Be sure to fill information technology completely and give it time to dry—at to the lowest degree a few hours to overnight.[11]

    • Check the manufacturer'southward instructions for drying time.
    • Have off the painter'southward tape before the sealant dries.

    8. Advert

Ask a Question

200 characters left

Include your e-mail address to get a message when this question is answered.

Submit

Advertisement

Thanks for submitting a tip for review!

Things You'll Need

  • Pencil
  • Measuring tape
  • Straight edge
  • Circular saw
  • Diamond blade
  • Quartz countertops
  • Painter's record
  • Ledgers (optional)
  • Silicone agglutinative
  • Screwdriver

References

Nearly This Article

Thanks to all authors for creating a page that has been read 37,340 times.

Did this article assist yous?