Gentlemen:
Does anyone have a recommendation for sealing a countertop to a bath vanity?
I believe the countertop is cultured marble, but it looks more like solid surface material (Cost is around $200 for a 22×48 section).
Thanks!
Patrick
Gentlemen:
Does anyone have a recommendation for sealing a countertop to a bath vanity?
I believe the countertop is cultured marble, but it looks more like solid surface material (Cost is around $200 for a 22×48 section).
Thanks!
Patrick
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Countertop does not need to be sealed to vanity cabinet. Only attached, either mechanically or with a suitable adhesive. The manufacturer of the top will have a recommendation on the adhesive.
DG/Builder
To stick it to the cab, dabs of silicone caulk (don't slop over the show sides of the cab.
To caulk to the wall, a good Adhesive Caulk, formulated to be mildew resistant. Dap-kwik seal Plus, Polyseamseal by OSI. They "glue" the top to the wall and fill the small gap, clean up easily with water, good tooling and can be painted.
Side splashes I'll silicone dab the back of that too, caulk to the top and wall with one of the above.
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Edited 3/24/2006 5:36 pm ET by calvin
FYI, I have always used a good silicon or small dabs of subfloor glue on the vanity to secure the top. Also, a bead of silicon to seal the top against the side drywall if necessary. Our designer usually specs side splashes, so I seal the joint with silicon and glue to the side with silicon or adhasive.
I get paid to do carpentry. That makes me a professional.
If I work on my own house does that make me a DIY?
I agree with Calvin. I've recently discovered adhesive caulk and I think its pretty good.