With patience and the right granite cutting tools you can save money by cutting your own granite tile.
Can i cut a granite backsplash.
Need a contractor to cut and modify a piece of granite for a backsplash on site i recently redid my kitchen.
Need help identifying a tile cutting tool.
So when can you use a natural stone tile backsplash successfully.
All this means that just like a granite countertop the backsplash will require sealing with a proper granite sealer.
Normally the backsplash is cut before it is installed.
Because the tile is not thick it will not bind the.
That means it will be the same thickness as the counter 3cm or 1 1 4 in.
Granite tile is shiny durable and resistant to scratches and stains offering an excellent upgrade to your kitchen or bathroom countertop backsplash or other application.
Here is a beautiful vein cut limestone tile that i used in a job with white quartz counters.
This d i y video how to cut granite using a grinder and diamond blade or how to cut stone or tile using diamond blade demonstrates how easy is to cut a grani.
However i neglected to add a backsplash to an existing wall.
The contrast is between the cabinets and the counters backsplash which are seen as one element.
You can cut granite that is in tile format with a normal circular saw using a dry cut stone blade that is either carbide or diamond tipped.
Granite backsplash sits on top of the counter and is attached to the wall with silicone.
I have the granite pieces ready however one piece is a bit long and i want someone to cut it so that i can install it.
A regular marker can wash off while cutting granite.
The backsplash can range in height from a several inches to a few feet.
One of the biggest cons of a granite backsplash is that it can stain due to the porous nature of the stone.
Before installation you can set the laminate piece on two sawhorses for cutting.
Cons of granite backsplash.
A laminate countertop should be accompanied by a laminate backsplash.
Any errant ink that remains on the tile post cut can be removed with a bit of rubbing alcohol on a rag.
When you have a more solid look countertop or create high contrast.