Nowadays, quartz countertops are becoming main choice of our kitchen and bathroom, but what should we pay attentions on the installation? here are some of the typical steps of installing a quartz kitchen countertops:
Leveling
Before installing quartz kitchen countertops, a professional may need to level the cabinets so that they reduce the risk of cracking and gaps. Typically, an experienced professional will use a sander or a saw to lower cabinet height to the proper level, or add shims to elevate the height for an even surface.
Adding supports
The installation expert may need to add supports for the quartz countertop in areas that do not have cabinetry, such as above a dishwasher. Most often a contractor will do this by securing pieces of sturdy wood to the wall or to neighboring cabinets on either side of the appliances.
Countertop Fabrication
kitchen quartz Countertop fabrication is the process of cutting and finishing the countertops to a desired size and shape. This process often includes inspection of the slab, template layout, cutting the slab to size, fabricating the edges to a specific treatment, and then polishing the slab. The fabrication process also typically includes fixture and sink cutouts, following the template to match the design for the home.
Seam jointing
As most kitchens with a lot of counter space require at least one seam, the installation process will include seam joining.
During the fabrication process, the manufacturer will often work with the homeowner to decide just where the seams should go.
Upon installation, the professional will do a “dry fit” to make sure everything lines up properly, make any final adjustments, and then join the seams with an epoxy.
In all, these are the basic steps of installing a quartz kitchen countertops, even though they looks not complex, but they did have some key points that should be focus on.
If all is done perfectly, you will be able to enjoy the beautiful, durable, less maintenance cheap quartz countertops for the years to come.