A Recent Project

[robertglines1]

weight of granite was 450lbs and maybe another 10lbs of brass in my coach..my total weight of 40 ft 89 prevost with a slides is 36,100 lbs with 11,000 lbs on front axle..I did not use backer board..the only place I had granite crack was under slide roller where refer is mounted(it goes out with slide) added additional wide roller in that area and stopped problem..with the slide roller Joe how did you allow for additional 1/2 inch for  floor? Bob

[Joe Camper]

There was an exzisting floor on a sub-floor I pulled and I was right back where we started.

Here is the install I did on ours.

http://prevostmotorhomes.ning.com/forum/topics/marble-1 I put beveled mirror up the sides not expensive at all to do.

[Dreamscape]

This thread is very timely for me. I've got a honey do that includes granite for a bar countertop. The bar top will only be the width of the tile, 12" or so. Around 6' long along one wall in the lounge. What would be a good edge material, do they sell bullnose edge pieces?

I was thinking of building the frame out of oak with the plywood over the edge. I just need to figure out how to give it all some strength due to the weight. Maybe use some oak kickers or something to that effect. One end will be supported along the kitchen cabinet base, the other over a small cabinet to hold a printer and supplies.

What's the best way to do this, install on plywood with a backer board? Use silicone for the adhesive? What grout would work best?

As you can see I've never worked with this stuff.

Thanks a bunch!

Paul

[luvrbus]

No bull nose for grantie Paul you need to make your own I mitre my joints on stone then polish the edges on countertops the tiles butt together then you slide a quarter ( or buy the tool) over the seams in 3 places on all 4 sides to make sure it is level you still need a nonsanded grout for the joints.
I use 3/4 plywood and 1/4 backer for the sub base.
You will need a set of diamond grinding pads to do the edges unless Becky will settle for square edges I wasn't that lucky lol the 2 speed grinder cost me over 200 bucks you can use it if you like   



good luck