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purplerays | Posted in General Discussion on

I have to set a marble top on a bathroom vanity tommorrow.  The top has no corner blocks like a laminate or wood top.  I was thinking to just set in on some silicone and call it good.  The thing must weigh 100#.  Then set the backsplash on top, and caulk it?  Tell me how real trimmers do it.  I’m a framer trying to branch out.  Thanks

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    JeffBuck | | #1

    set it in silicone and call it a day.

     

    Jeff

        Buck Construction

     Artistry In Carpentry

         Pittsburgh Pa

  2. MikeHennessy | | #2

    Yep. But I usually caulk the backsplash/top joint prior to placing the backsplash as well as caulking the corner after it's in. Seems to keep things a bit more watertight.

    Mike Hennessy
    Pittsburgh, PA

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