Installing Granite Slab Countertops. When lifting the countertop take extra care to support the granite where it is thin such as along cutouts. But frankly theres little excuse to be cutting inside someones home.
But frankly theres little excuse to be cutting inside someones home. Granite is made from natural stone mined from the earth so that means that each piece is truly unique. Then place the granite slab on top.
Spread a layer of thinset mortar over the kitchen island mounting area with a notched trowel.
Slab granite is too heavy and the installation learning curve too steep for most homeowners to DIY-install slab granite. Spread a layer of thinset mortar over the kitchen island mounting area with a notched trowel. When lifting the countertop take extra care to support the granite where it is thin such as along cutouts. It is best to leave granite slab installation in the hand of qualified installers.
