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   dgbldr | Mar 25, 2006 12:16am | #1

   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

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   calvin | Mar 25, 2006 12:25am | #2

   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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   Remodeling Contractor just outside the Glass City.

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   Edited 3/24/2006 5:36 pm ET by calvin

3. 
   Hooker | Mar 25, 2006 12:35am | #3

   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?

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   MSA1 | Mar 25, 2006 01:11am | #4

   I agree with Calvin. I've recently discovered adhesive caulk and I think its pretty good.