Ugly granite counters: Cover over or replace?
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Can you paint over (cover) granite tiles?
Comments (10)The appropriate paint to use would be something like this, if the granite gets hot.It has limited colors. If you have a metal firebox/insert that can be drywalled and framed right up to, the outside is not getting hot enough to ignite wood or drywall, so it shouldn't be hot enough to cause offgas, but who knows.This is the typical new construction zero clearance firebox. We are doing a project where the "surround"we removed was pieces of slate glued onto the drywall and this was inspected, and based upon the type of installation it was acceptable. Whatever surround we put back will probably be similarly attached. So, if you have a similar situation you may be able to attach right onto the granite, or paint over it without concern that it get too hot. If this type of construction gets too hot you have more to worry about than fumes. Here is a link that might be useful: Stove Paint....See MoreRunning Granite into Bay Window over Kitchen Counter?
Comments (1)I think it sounds like a great idea. Make sure they give you that 3/4" lift or you'll be cutting it close with the handle. You could also just get a different handle which doesn't need as much clearance. Most Bay Windows are secured to the house with a cable system that hooks to the top rail of the house (if close enough) or wall studs somewhere above the window. In most cases we tie into the existing soffit. If we have a cable support system we try to screw the cable locks to the top rail for the best support. Since your adding an extra 200+ pounds you may want to make sure the cables will cover the extra load. If not, make sure they install some gussets under the seat board to carry the extra load. I would also recommend your installers lifting the outside portion of the window a 1/4" above level. I personally go a 1/2" over to allow for the stretching of the cable. It will usually drop any where from 1/4' - 3/4" ounce the cables settle in. I'd make sure your Bay has a higher exterior side than the inside to make sure any water from the sink doesn't run down and puddle next to the window. It would be much better to have the water run back in to the sink. Have them raise it just enough to let the water move away from the exterior side of the Bay. Most of them have adjustment nuts on the bottom to correct after everything has settled. Also make sure the seat board in the Bay unit is insulated. I don't know what climate your in but the granite top may conduct cold and heat from the seatboard of the Bay unit and cause some issues down the road. So check and make sure this won't be a problem later. Otherwise Good Luck!!!...See MoreReplace Granite Backsplash Between Counter Heights w/ Tile
Comments (6)There very well may be gaps that the splash is covering that the tile won't, however, you'll probably be able to float your wall to make it work. The differing height tops won't look odd with tile. Place a continuous shim the thickness of your grout lines on your main top to start tiling. Install the tile, grout, pull the shim, then fill the gap with color matching caulk....See MoreRepost: How To Cover Ugly Gold Glass
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