Day: June 4, 2015

How to install quartz worktops

When preparing to mount your quartz worktops yourself, it is important to be properly prepared. Proper preparation and having all the right tools on hand will make your job that much easier and allow you to work faster. Your cabinets need to be made of a reinforced and sturdy material. Strong materials are needed in order to properly support the weight of the quartz. Your quartz supplier should be able to make some excellent recommendations if you’re unsure. Get at least one other person to help you with the installation. These slabs are heavy and you will need all the muscle you can get! Have such tools as your drill, screws, masking tape, spirit-level, clear silicone and installation kit all handy. You will also need to have your natural stone care kit on hand for use immediately after installation. Remove any cabinet doors and fixtures like taps before you begin.

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