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granite installation
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ChasityH
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Posted: December 12, 2008 4:59 PM
I've done a few marble job, but am doing my first granite tile job.  Any difference in installation technique?
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MichaelPrachniak
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Posted: December 12, 2008 5:34 PM
RE: granite installation
If you can do marble than granite is no different to install so you should have no problem. Granite is a much harder stone than marble so cut slowly and be sure the blade doesn't bind up. Hopefully you will be using a wet saw as opposed to a handheld (unsafe). Other than that I would recommend using the new wedge levelers by QEP for a perfectly flat finish with no lippage. Good luck!

Here is a link to the wedge levelers:

www.qep.com/index.php?q=...

Also be sure to check out our stone floor install guide:

www.findanyfloor.com/Ins...

 
Michael Prachniak - Expert Tile and Stone Consultant and Writer, Owner - Tile Productions
 
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www.findanyfloor.com/tile/TileFloo...
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ChasityH
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Posted: December 15, 2008 12:41 PM
RE: granite installation
Thanks Michael.  Yes, I will be using a wet saw.  Much easier than the handheld!  That installation guide will help a lot too.  Thanks again!
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MichaelPrachniak
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Posted: December 15, 2008 12:48 PM
RE: granite installation
Glad to help. Please let us know if you need any more advice.
Michael Prachniak - Expert Tile and Stone Consultant and Writer, Owner - Tile Productions
 
Check out FAF''s tile section!
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