Granite Worktops can cost quite a bit, but there are a few things that can be done to get it cheaper.
A granite worktop needs to have a template created; then it has to be cut and then finally installed.
The cutting and installation, should both be done by a company, who have a special stone cutter and have the experience required to take on this kind of project there are quite a few UK stone fabricators and you could probably find one locally too you may also be able to get the same company to install your worktop, but if you can't then I am sure they could recommend a good fitter for you.
The worktop template (with a small amount of patience and a little skill), can be just a DIY job.
Of course it will probably take longer to do than if an experienced template / fitter were to perform this for you, but it could save you quite a bit of money if you were to do it yourself!
A few things you will need for a granite worktop template include; a m arker pen, a p encil, a s harp knife, a bl ank Cordek' template, a s quare, some d rawing pins and a can of g lue spray.
The first thing you need to do is measure the work surface width where the granite or surface material will be placed provide 40mm on the front edge, for cupboards including 20mm for over-hang.
The next thing you need to do is to cut your blank Cordek' template to size using your knife. Place the blank template onto the worktop surface so that you can mark where your cut outs will be, these being for your sink, hobs and tap holes use the drawing pins, to hold the blank template in place, while you use your marker pen to mark off where the cut outs are required.
Lastly, place your template on a scrap of wood (this is so you don't damage anything) and cut out where your hob, sink and tap holes will be, remembering to take pipes and other obstructions into account.
Right, you are now ready to get your worktop cut!
Go see your company of choice and get your worktop cut! Be sure to have shopped around get the best deal and then you're set!
This method could definitely save you money, probably not time, but hey, time can be a small price to pay, especially if you have loads of it; the other things that could lower the price are the colour of the stone and its grade and obviously, where you decide to purchase your stone from
Hi Alan, it took me a minute to figure out that a worktop is the same as a countertop. Funny how we get used to names :-) Very good instructions! Thanks for sharing.
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