No two granite slabs ever look exactly the same.
When a natural stone vanity top is desired in the bathroom, granite makes an excellent choice. Granite counters are durable, easier to maintain than marble, and present the option of having an undermounted sink, which makes cleanup easier.
Updating a current bathroom design with a granite counter can instantly add more interest, natural color and variation, and modern appeal to the room. Granite vanity tops are widely available in a range of colors and sizes, to suit nearly every bathroom size and design.
Instructions
1. Carefully turn the granite vanity top over and lay it on a flat surface with the sink holes hanging slightly off the edge. Push the faucet stems up through the granite and tighten their nuts down from the underside with a wrench.
2. Squeeze a small amount of silicone caulk with a caulking gun onto the granite around the opening for the sink. Line up the sink with the opening and lower its rim down into the epoxy to attach.
3. Wipe the edges of the vanity with a cloth, to remove any dust or debris where the granite will rest that could interfere with the bond between the granite and the vanity.
4. Lift the granite above the vanity for a test fit. The granite should overhang the vanity by 1/2 inch on three sides. Settle the granite onto the vanity to check its fit, and adjust if necessary. Lift the granite off again, and set it aside.
5. Spread granite epoxy or construction adhesive onto the top edges of the vanity frame. Lift the granite up above the vanity, center it, and carefully lower it onto the vanity frame. Allow it to make contact, and lift the granite back up again, exposing the compressed adhesive to air. Replace the granite and press down firmly.
6. Hook up the sink and faucet below the granite to the water and waste pipes with a wrench. Turn on the water to test.
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