Countertop installation from start to finish
When a Georgia resident is looking to install bathroom countertops in Atlanta, you need to find someone that has the experience necessary for a smooth installation and the knowledge needed. The truth about a high-quality countertop installation is being prepared for any challenges that may complicate the installation. Installing a countertop is more than just deciding what color your backsplash should be, or what surface material to choose. Before an installer or contractor can start there are a few issues to be delt with first.
Sink Installation
Before your countertop installer can even begin designing and templating, they first will need to consider the bathroom sink. They should make sure your sink position properly fits with your cabinets without any major issues. This problem is best-addressed form the start just in case the cabinets need to be altered. We highly recommend that the bowl of the sink be placed near the front of the counter and to shape the countertop around your sink.
Wall-mounted Faucets
Most people place the faucet in the center of the sink, but its doesn’t always have to be this way. They can often be set towards the side, you can attach the faucet along the bathroom wall instead of the sink itself. When it comes to cleaning, this will make it much easier! It is very wise to decide this early on as it will effect your plumbing pipes and backsplash installation.
Overhanding Cabinets
Most large bathrooms have overhanging cabinets with built in mirrors. This adds additional functionality, convince and storage. The typical overhanging cabinet can be 6 to 12 inches above your countertops without bracing. Take advantage of bracing to add extra decor and style to your bathroom design. Bracing cabinets will also give you safety and peace of mind.
Countertop Height
Countertop heights are influenced by the size of the person using them. That being said the standard height are on average is at 36 inches. Customizing the height of cabinets can turn out to be quite expensive. luckily if your budget doesn’t accommodate this expense you can choose to go with high adjacent in the material of your countertops, by choosing varying degrees of thickness.
Counter Support
Your cabinet will be your primary support for your newly installed countertops. Most countertops are often connected using counters so that other bathroom appliances like toilets, sinks, showers, and bathtubs can fit flush into place. when connecting different countertops pieces it can bring some challenges. A common tip is to install a wood blocking flush which can help make fitting these countertops around adjacent cabinets making the install much easier.
Sink and Seams
Personal taste and budget come largely into play with sinks and seam visibility. Moving the sink toward the edge of the countertop near the backlash will cause the sink to pop more or be seen easier. Most cabinets do have visual seams. If you are installing a natural stone surface you can use the natural vein to cancel the seams or even add some color for additional style points.
Measuring & Installation
Once you address all these issues your countertops contractor can begin the tempting process. This process can be done plywood and a hot glue gun to create rectangles around the space. Or it can be down with paper target, photographs and laser measurements. Both ways are effective for finding the spaces around your bathroom. Once the templating is complete, it takes a short period for your countertops to be fabricated and installed. A few materials can give off strong fumes so make sure you have ample and proper ventilation on the day of installation. Be sure to keep track of the installation date so can call your plumber to finish installation the pipers after installation.
