Cutting Quartz Countertops
Factory made quartz countertops need to be cut safely to control silica dust.
Cutting quartz countertops. Both quartz and granite are some of the hardest substances on earth and popular for kitchen and bathroom countertops. Quartz is very similar to granite being composed of minerals and additives and compressed into a solid material. Quartz countertops are a combination of quartz and resin. This would also work for granite.
We have all seen the video of the saw blade passing through the stone as it removes a very thin strip of material. While cutting food on quartz countertops may not cause a lot of damage we don t recommend it. No special tools are needed. Today learn how to cut a quartz countertop yourself.
If you re considering replacing the countertop on a bathroom vanity building a kitchen island or going all out with all new countertops throughout your kitchen these are some important tips to help you navigate the process of cutting a piece of quartz countertop yourself. Due to the fact that the dust created by cutting quartz is toxic you ll want to work in a well ventilated area and wear a respirator and protective eyewear. A cutting board will not only help avoid any unwanted scratches and chips. The large single slab thus becomes two smaller pieces.
Cutting a quartz countertop to size here s a project i never even dreamed of tackling. What sets these countertops apart from others is that they are made from all natural materials. If you do not have standard size countertops you will spend an arm and a leg having them custom made. Quartz kitchen countertops are one of many materials that are available for use in today s modern kitchen.
To cut and install quartz counters you will need to follow the steps below. Method 1 of 3. This is perhaps the way most people think of when they hear something or read something about cutting quartz. The stone is strong but so are your knives so to keep both intact we recommend using a cutting board.
Step 1 determining the desired countertop size. Because of the strength but brittleness of quartz it cannot be cut with any plain saw or a tile saw. Diy how to cut quartz granite or marble countertops with a circular saw. Shots health news slabs of engineered quartz are cut to order in thousands of shops around the country that may not.
Measuring the countertop and marking your cuts.