Inserting A Sink Into A Granite Tile Countertop

Trying to tap down a high tile almost always causes a crack.

Inserting a sink into a granite tile countertop.

Drill holes for any screws that will be used to mount the clip. Start by noting the location of the sink on your new countertop. Make any necessary cuts to fit the tiles around the sink remembering that the fewer cuts the better. Do the same thing from the sink side of the countertop.

Apply adhesive along the edges of the sinkhole. Where those two points intersect is where angle cuts are needed. If a tile sinks lower than its neighbors lift it straight up with a suction cup see below scrape off the old thin set trowel on a fresh layer then reset. Granite composite sinks install similarly to other drop in sinks with clips and caulk holding the sink in place on the counter.

These sinks can be installed on any countertop material. Set consistent grout lines. If you make the cutout about 1 8 inch larger around the perimeter than the size of the tiles you would be able to seal the insert with grout which would. Draw a line representing the row of whole tiles closest to the backsplash.

I think that the least expensive thing to do would be to buy one or two large granite tiles and make a cutout in your counter top to accomodate them. Use the wet saw to cut the tiles and lay those tiles into place as well. To make the tile surface look more like a slab of granite use the thinnest spacers you can find. Draw perpendicular lines representing the rows of tiles image 1.

Mark all tiles that need to be cut. Stab the point of the blade into the backer board then lever the side of the blade against the bottom edge of the tile. You will be transferring these angled lines to the tiles.