Cultured stone counters have integral sinks and backsplashes.
Cultured stone vanity counters and sinks are great additions to many bathroom designs. A cultured stone top features an integral sink, which eliminates the need to mount a sink to the counter before installing it on the vanity. When installing any counter, be sure to test it with the vanity in place before securing the vanity to the wall. Counters are made to overhang vanities by 1/2 inch on each side, so make sure to compensate for the overhang before beginning.
Instructions
1. Lay the counter on a flat surface with the sink holes extending off the surface to allow access to the underside. Place the stems of the faucet through the holes and tighten the nuts down on the stems from below with a wrench.
2. Run a dust cloth around the edge of the vanity where the cultured stone vanity top will be installed. Remove any dust or debris that could interfere with the bond between the top and the vanity.
3. Squeeze a tube of silicone caulk adhesive in a thin line around the top of the vanity. Keep this line of caulk continuous and centered on the vanity's edge. Avoid filling the entire edge with caulk; the weight of the cultured stone counter will flatten the caulk.
4. Lift the cultured stone above the vanity and center it above the cabinet as much as possible before lowering it into place. Allow the counter to rest on the cabinet for one minute, then lift it again. This will cause the adhesive to pull upward in thin strings, strengthening it. Lower the cultured stone top back into place and allow the adhesive to set overnight.
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