Wait for the installer to correct this. 100% silicone sealant was required in the first place for this exact reason. Most grout manufacturers make a matching silicone sealant. Caution needs to be taken not to scratch the counter top when removing grout. Are you confident in your ability to work with silicone? Once you touch it you assume liability. I would think you paid to have it installed correctly. https://www.ceramictilefoundation.org/homeowners-guide-to-hiring-qualified-tile-installer

Mark: Yes, during initial stages of construction my electrician made sure there would be a way for power to island when the time came. The sides just doesnt seem feasible, for lack of room. Thanks. Kudzu: It def doesn't appear to be an ready task. The no guarantees thought is what is why I hesitate. I would have to pony up regardless if it works or not. Thanks. Mongo: Sounds like you know. Those tools are specialized. My contractor ended up using most of hubby's tools. I will have research the cost o purchase as well. Thanks. Sophie: Alot of times I thought things looked odd and would say so. Often being looked with dismay causing numerous heated debates with hubby. Super stressful. Chicahoans: What a great option! I had not thought about that. Would it be possible to in include a switch on a plugmold? (to control dishwasher). Thanks. Kudzu: The main idea is to.have a switch for dishwasher at left, and a power outlet at far right. I have this crazy idea that maybe a box can be mounted for both items inside the top of the side cabinets. Thanks. Leisa: Thanks...the hidden boxes sound like a good solution. We do have shelving space on each side.Thanks.

If you google, you can buy custom cut tempered glass relatively inexpensively. Or, if it fits, check out IKEA tempered glass tops/shelves. Many of their dressers, credenzas, tables offer tempered glass tops.

I just had my shower/bath area in the primary bathroom retiled. The tilesetter put up the tile probably Wednesday. He grouted it the next day. It has not been sealed yet. It's quite obvious that the thinset has not dried behind the tile - especially obvious where the accent mosaic has been placed. Some of it had dried by the next day but you can see where it has not dried - the white marble looks gray. It is now Monday the following week and this is how it looks. Since it has already been grouted, I am wondering if this will ever dry. The floor area looks a little odd also and I am wondering what's up with that. There are also two tiles on the edge of the window by the bath where he sanded the edges. I don't understand why that was done - it seems to me that it would open up the marble to moisture. The tilesetter also put up cracked marble mosaic tile in my kitchen backsplash. Since the marble has little veins, it is very hard to tell it's cracked. It's been filled with grout and sealed. Am I going to have any staining problems from it being cracked? Should I have him replace those tiles? Any input would be appreciated.