I got a call about securing an island that moves when people lean against it. In the past I would have our countertop installers come out and remove the granite top then return the next day, after repairs are done and install again. Times are slow and I’m considering removing it in house. I’ve watched the installers use shims to break the silicone adhesion so that’s my plan. It’s and island so there are no joints to re-align.
Has anyone out there done this and have any advice or warnings on removing and handling granite slabs?
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> any advice or warnings
Just one: Don't break it!
and again...don't break it...DAMHIKT
why remove it at all, can't you lever the island bases up, far enough to do what you ned to do, with the granite still attached to it?
That could be a good option, I'll be considering it. Thank You
We use a fein mm with mushroom blade to cut silicone for deglazing windows.
Might work here too.
I like that idea about the fein too, I could have used that a few weeks ago for a window I removed (one for the archives). Is the mushroom blade the same thing as the putty chaser?
How much money are you going to save when you break it? And does your insurance cover you?
Bing
How do you intend to remedy the complaint? Or...how is the island fastened to the floor and what's loose?
If you can get at it without removing the top, that would seem to be much the smarter way to handle it.
I'd be tempted to try some silicone under the loose area as a first attempt. Works very nicely under wobbly toilets.