Prefab Quartz Countertop Install Using INEXPENSIVE Tools

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3 жыл бұрын

Quartz is one of the most popular countertop surfaces for kitchens and bathroom vanity tops. It is an engineered stone that is resistant to scratches, staining, and cracking. Quartz comes in many colors and patterns, making it easier to design with than natural Granite or Marble. Quartz is either sold by the slab (usually 5' x 10') or in what we call "prefab" pieces; which is short for pre-fabricated. These pre-fab pieces come with a finished edge on the front and usually one or two of the sides finished as well. The pre-fab quartz pieces are easier to transport and handle, take less time to install, and can be cut and polished with relatively inexpensive tools. Common pre-fab sizes are 2x8 and 2x10. They can also come in bigger sizes for kitchen islands and peninsulas.
In this video I show how to cut and fabricate a pre-fab vanity top with an undermount sink. While I don't go over all the details of how I do it, I have a few other videos that show more detailed instruction. I advise you to watch those other videos too. It's also important to note, that quartz pre-fab is cut and polished the same way that granite is. Here are links to those other videos:
How to Cut and Polish Granite on a Budget • How to Cut and Polish ...
Quartz Countertop with Music. • Making a Quartz Counte...
How to Drill Faucet Hole in Quartz. • How to Cut a Faucet Ho...
How are Quartz Countertops Fabricated • How are Quartz Counter...
How to Polish Granite Undermount sink (oval) • How to Polish Granite ...
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@twf5822 3 жыл бұрын

Ear plugs, ear muffs, ear buds, ear protection. I have been in construction 40 years and I learn u can’t get new ears, eyes, lungs, finger & toes. Once u F them up that’s it. U sir have a lot of viewers so please make safety ur top priority. I was/ am a Heavy equipment operator/foreman supervisor in the underground utility industry for 30 years. From that I’ve had back and neck surgery, both very successful. I’m a handyman in California south of u. I learn good things from every video u make. PUT ALL UR PPE’s on . Lead by example. Love what u do.

@davem3789 3 жыл бұрын

Seems like what a lot of us might work with. 👍. I’m not a huge PPE person but I’d put safety glasses at the top of the list when using an angle grinder.

@MichaelM-to4sg 3 жыл бұрын

The inhaling of the inorganic compounds from that surface is far more dangerous. Not using a proper respirator is scary crazy

@nickmoffett4000 3 жыл бұрын

Maybe a fucking RESPIRATOR ! OSHA !

@Titantitan001 3 жыл бұрын

You should take it more seriously. Mask is crazy important in these situations

@kayakingforthebirds2506 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah. Ruin your eyes and you are no longer in the tiling business. I wear prescription glasses and have worked with natural stone for decades. The last couple of pairs of glasses had lots of dings in them when I replaced them. Both were replaced after a major ding made them unusable. Think about that.

@jeremyflavin7304 3 жыл бұрын

I'm a big fan of this channel and Isaac's work but I agree with a couple of the comments on here - 1) Using a timber template of the sink cut out clamped to the bench-top or using a around template for the core piece. 2) Proper respirator + safety glasses + water to cut down the dust + use of a fan to blow the dust away from the work area. Too many stonemasons suffering/dying in Australia from working with engineered stone installation

@juliesobaszkiewicz3574 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this tutorial. My husband and I were able to cut a quartz countertop for a kitchen sink. Yes, we did use eye, ear and breathing protection.

@palarious 2 жыл бұрын

Dude, you have excellent presentation. Your videos always deliver.

@Harles74 3 жыл бұрын

Great perfect clean cut!

@pearlnguyen6420 3 жыл бұрын

Nice to see u on KZfaq! We will learn a lot from your Chanel 😍😍😍😍 Thank you .

@marisaostrom2486 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you like it Pearl 😍

@nereomac8111 3 жыл бұрын

That ghetto style works for me! Thanks for all your tutorial!

@TheBillyBlack 3 жыл бұрын

Hell yes brother! Flying blind..nope that’s just experience paying off. I recently opened up a 30” cook top opening to 36” with that exact same tool. And it was in the clients kitchen!! Job paid for a whole nuther level of extraction equip and still came in way under their new countertop bid. Get it on!!

@leviledbetter 3 жыл бұрын

I'm so thrilled that you plunge the same way I do with those hoole saws. Using your elbow as a stand and both hands close to your chest literally turns you into a human drill-press and it feels awesome. On the other hand though I've learned my lesson letting those things get away from you right at the bottom of the hole mostly on tile cuts but I always put a piece of concrete board underneath what I'm drilling through when I'm using those diamond braised bits. They are so nice We use the shida-tool brand

@jamesscheidt4278 2 жыл бұрын

I did this today using a Milwaukee diamond hole saw for the corners of a sink in a quartz countertop. It was amazingly easy.

@rippleeffectmedia. Жыл бұрын

I love your style bro

@PoisonJarl71501 3 жыл бұрын

When I grind anything, something makes its way into my eye 100% of the time when I don’t wear glasses. I’ve got Oklahoma flagstone wedged in my eye for about 6 years now. I rarely notice it anymore. Looks like a gnat every now and then. You doin CrossFit? Looking pretty fit man

@johnnys1650 3 жыл бұрын

Helpful tip/opinion.. Try using grinder with variable speed like an alpha tool to help control the heat as you step up in pads. And I use the smaller attachment, think its 1.5" with the 3" discs... helps get tighter flex in the corners

@thelegendarygaynite 5 ай бұрын

nice cradle for the sink

@MichaelM-to4sg 3 жыл бұрын

Isaac, please use a respirator mask when cutting w/o wet saw. That’s inorganic compounds you’re inhaling. They will go into lungs and never breakdown, permanently damaging the cilia. I’m sure others will also suggest goggles but the lung damage is honestly much more dangerous to your health. Keep up the fine work 👍

@TileCoach 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@MichaelM-to4sg 3 жыл бұрын

@@TileCoach No worries mate. It appeared when you did fit a mask it was something more suited to Covid than a proper respirator. Just get you and your crew a 3M 7500 series w/replaceable cartridge filters. Not the most comfortable, but saves your lungs and your crew from disability claims👍 We use them for any inorganic dust handling from cutting concrete, handling mineral wool to float clay plaster which uses inorganic binders. Stay safe mate!

@nickmoffett4000 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah this isnt just stupid. Its illegal as HELL to #HotCut in the USA..... This is BAD DUST and he's just throwing it all over this guys patio furniture. This is fucked up

@TheRainHarvester 2 жыл бұрын

@@MichaelM-to4sg Can you slow drip a hose on the slab to avoid dust? (& Gfi outlet)

@nutronman 2 жыл бұрын

While I think it’s nice to polish the inside, my question is why. As long as the sink fits none of that will be visible. To me it makes no sense.

@calebcastano9126 2 жыл бұрын

I see a lot of the ghetto Fab especially in Sonoma county California coffee Park was all ghetto Fab from a couple of Chinese guys I know...... I've only found two shops in Sonoma county that actually Fab correctly in a shop.... That's my new word ghetto Fab. Love it.... I'm out ghetto Fab for life.

@robjd5774 Жыл бұрын

Safty squint perfected

@lovelyluxxx5989 8 ай бұрын

😅 wow you are so strong and there is nothing hotter than a man that’s good with his hands! Your wife is a very lucky woman.

@Aepek 3 жыл бұрын

Great looking bathroom. I see installs all the time from others, that will do a 2 piece install and put the seam right in center of sink, drives me whacky, when I see that....ARGH🤪, especially when they could have done a single slab install 🤦🏼 That slab looks nice with the under mount sink, great work in the cuts. Assuming anyone watching that is NOT experienced with the tools, or doing this “kind of work” will naturally take proper safety precautions. Yes, Isaac is a Pro, been doing this for many many years AND is comfortable with using a grinder that way. So, know ppl typing & freakin out about PPE etc....; but I’d hope that for the ppl who don’t do this daily or are comfortable running a grinder w/o guard.....wouldn’t (& yes, accidents do happen, even to the most experienced, as I’m sure everyone knows....). Regardless, banging good job Isaac for what working with, and looks beautiful, well done bro👍🏻 Have a good one✌🏻

@kendallcortese5444 Жыл бұрын

Hey man, love the content- thanks for always sharing. I'm installing a white composite quartz countertop and am trying to figure out a decently priced epoxy and white coloring for seam setting. Any suggestions?

@frenchyroastify 3 жыл бұрын

As a carpenter, I would suggest you cut a piece of plywood with a square hole the size of your sink cutout. Clamp it on your work and just rest your cutters on the wood as a guide.

@truthconcrete5230 3 жыл бұрын

This may appear to be logical but it will result in cut lines that are not straight. The diamond blade will cut into the wood and create other problems. No legitimate stone fabricator would ever do it that way. They use a bridge saw or they freehand it like Isaac did. If a DIY'er wanted to attempt this the better advice is to practice cutting freehand on scraps and then attack it exactly how it's shown on the video.

@frenchyroastify 3 жыл бұрын

@@truthconcrete5230 I agree the disc binds with the ply at a certain depth, but I still think it's useful for the initial guiding groove and to get nice corners. Also, I don't recommend this freehand method to anyone as grinders can be very violent and we are made of soft tissue. It's easy to get complacent and lose the respect the danger power tools have. Table saw got me a many years ago and I was being semi careful and experienced.

@truthconcrete5230 3 жыл бұрын

@@frenchyroastify I agree, it does have its own element of danger, but it's how its done. Can it be done by a confident and competent DIY'er? Yes.... Should it perhaps be left to a professional? Also maybe yes... Either way, this is an excellent representation of how the pros do it.

@SergioMartinez-vx5yf Жыл бұрын

Great job and explanation. Just use the mask when cutting or drilling faucets holes. Water and sponge or a vacuum.

@thelegendarygaynite 5 ай бұрын

My biggest pet peeve as a shop foreman is people leaving tools on tops. It makes me so happy that he placed his grinder on cardboard.

@John33gfed 3 жыл бұрын

Glad I stumbled on your channel. I subscribed. Im a GC in San Diego, too bad you don't work down here, I could use a great tile and counter guy- I like your style. Its hard to find subcontractors that are craftsmen and who care about their work. Im looking forward to watching more of your vids. Im going to try installing the Quartzite myself this time around ( cuz its at my own house) Question- I noticed in the past, the counter guys always install the under mount sinks with the countertop sitting back about 1/2 inch. in other words, the stainless steel sink is visible. seems weird because standing water can sit on that edge. Im going to take a guess that the counter guys messed up all these times? or were too lazy to add that 1/2 inch to the template?? or is there just 2 different ways of doing the under mount sink? thanks , keep up your great work!

@hapowoverhere7951 2 жыл бұрын

I’m always really excited to tell this hack. Dry erase marker takes off Sharpie

@conniepleasant1081 2 жыл бұрын

GREAT job. What is the product on the shower wall? It looks very different from what I’m used to seeing (that red stuff).

@besamemucho5 2 жыл бұрын

Very nice video…I just wonder if before installing the countertop one has to put a 3/4 plywood top on the cabinets and if so is it ok to increase the cabinets height?….by the way everyone talks about respirators and no one mentions ear protection….

@IamTheJesus69 3 жыл бұрын

Nice job. Obviously your methods work, but I have a few different things I do. I like to use a sharp pencil on light to medium color quartz or marble and a steel tipped scribe to mark granite or dark quartz for a very accurate line to cut to. And I like to hold the grinder horizontal with the blade on the right side so the dust is blowing away from me the way the blade contacts the stone. If I need to cut wet on certain marbles/granite that don’t cut clean dry or if I need to cut a long straight line I use a worm drive saw with a 7” blade (easy to hold a sponge and handle in right hand and trigger in left hand cutting right to left so blade spins down into edge at contact point. This is what I do for precise/clean mitering as well cutting right under a 1/32” bevel. By the way you should wear glasses with that thin blade, I’ve had one of those blow up on me cutting 3cm quartzite lol.

@IamTheJesus69 3 жыл бұрын

Really like your videos. I’m a marble guy but occasionally do tile work or slab flooring, showers, etc.

@b4sicscrub757 Жыл бұрын

Quartzite. How do you like working with that material? I work in a small fab shop and we're thinking about itm but from what I've heard it's fragile and water stains are a thing.

@IamTheJesus69 Жыл бұрын

@@b4sicscrub757 it varies a lot depending on the specific quartzite. Some are just about as absorbent as white marble and some aren’t absorbent at all like cristallo which is basically just quartz crystal. They’re all very hard and I’d recommend cutting tools specifically made for ultra compact materials like quartzite blades for your saw or turbo mesh porcelain blades for your grinder. Some are chippier than others too, so you may be doing multiple rounds of glue fill during the polishing process. Do you know what specific type of quartzite you might be working with?

@peterpeterson1818 3 жыл бұрын

Dude!! I've gotten some really beneficial insight from your videos.. Thank you!! PLEASE WEAR EYE PROTECTION!!! I would be so bummed if that P4 blade threw a hunk into your eye and ruined your day. Love you too brother;)

@user-oc6qs1po3j 2 жыл бұрын

Question on the 2 cm with front edge do you have to put 1/2 plywood down like you did or could you just put plywood strips down ?

@robbhipp1380 3 жыл бұрын

What should I use to waterproof kerdi board I’ve seen your videos but not sure if you recommend Ardex 8+9 or abort solution

@JRTheRealest 2 жыл бұрын

I can cut and polish over 40 of the oval or rectangle style sink cutouts in 1 day. They call me "The Sink Maestro" 😎 P.s cut and polish with 💧

@themanimal01 3 жыл бұрын

You do honest work👍. Are you out of Los Angeles?

@MichaelM-to4sg 3 жыл бұрын

Not sure if he responds but I know he’s located in Sactown area

@themanimal01 3 жыл бұрын

@@MichaelM-to4sg thanks for the heads up.

@elizabethb3270 3 жыл бұрын

ISAAC!! More protective equipment for you PLEASE!

@RealMangaAddict 2 жыл бұрын

Angle grinders make me nervous. Watching him use it in the start gave me anxiety. Did anyone else notice his hand hit the blade while dusting the quartz? 1:56

@todye4 9 ай бұрын

What tools and attachments do I need to finish and polish after cutting?

@mariosilva3530 3 жыл бұрын

What brand of boots are you wearing? Thanks!!

@CGphotoOp 2 жыл бұрын

I need to add a strip of quartz underneath an edge to give the appearance of a thick slab, what kind of adhesive is used to bond quartz with quartz?? Thanks!

@royjohnson9043 18 сағат бұрын

looking to do this myself. was it hard to get rid of all the dust in the yard?

@OldRaver 3 жыл бұрын

Just wondering how many diy enthusiasts are now missing fingers or blind after copying you 😂😂😂 (you may know what you are doing, but your average Joe Bloggs could commit carnage with a grinder and a slab of granite, even WITH a safety shield!! 😂😂😂

@ALLworldCONSTRUCTIONLLC Жыл бұрын

Once you use a tool for long enough, you realize how safe it is. 😉

@danthemancan3401 Жыл бұрын

Get a life “OldRaver1”. You need a hobby other than criticizing KZfaqrs.

@alexcisneros1100 3 жыл бұрын

what drill bit brand do you use

@matts5771 3 жыл бұрын

I'm from Canada and I want to start floating my shower walls but I'm not sure what to use to can the mud buildup and the edge of the shower when using tiles that don't have mud caps.. any suggestions?

@maryanncartwright7773 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing😍👍 but please wear proper respirator and safety goggles 🥽..good job I enjoy 😊 watching your video.

@edwardsami5842 3 жыл бұрын

Questions to make sure my walking shower walls are built correct: Am I using the right steps in the shower walls and is the drywall ok : 1. Install drywalls on framing 2. Cover the drywalls with waterproof Aqua paper. Is this correct ? 3. Install lath on top of the drywalls and waterproof paper 4. Float the walls with cement , how thick it should be and what kind ? 5. Thin set and tiles . What kind of thin set for big tiles What am I missing ? Am I correct ? Is the drywall correct to have waterproof paper, lath , and concrete on top of it ? Can you correct me and advise me ? What are the correct steps and materials step by step?

@pleasesubneedclout415 3 жыл бұрын

Lol!

@jarradgreene9021 3 жыл бұрын

Why not use a sink setter rather than plywood lip and wedges? Seems easier and you can easily replace sink if needed.

@oldhongkong565 3 жыл бұрын

It isn't impossible for these diamond blades to break, I just have my brand new diamond chipped while cutting the other day

@GilBatesLovesyou 3 жыл бұрын

Ghetto DIY wetsaw I saw in Vietnam in person and on video that really costs about nothing is get a 20oz or so Coke bottle and poke a bunch of tiny holes in the top, then it'll act like a shower head, and use the Coke bottle in the other hand or get a helper to put a little water on your cuts. Way better than cutting stuff totally dry.

@matttalbert3954 3 жыл бұрын

Can yiu show how to float a shower with a pony wall

@cjbake3238 10 ай бұрын

Where can these prefab be ordered msi only sends me to dealer locator dealer only wants to install themselves?? Anyone know 🙏🏻

@nikistraubhaar7238 3 жыл бұрын

Not related to this video.... But can you Ardex 8+9 in a steam shower?

@angelabrandonsantacruz4596 3 жыл бұрын

Tile coach! Help! I layed my shower pan mortar bed and didn’t have enough mortar! It has dried now, but need to add some more mortar in a few places, about 1/2” max, can I just mix some more mortar and add it on top of the existing?! Thank you!

@draconicwindbane2056 3 жыл бұрын

Lul time to rip out and pay a contracter to do it

@oscarbrizuela8414 3 жыл бұрын

Probably you have it done already but if not this is my advice as a tile setter. It is not recomended, but if you do it add 253 laticrete thinset to the existing deckmud and over that add the new layer of deckmud.

@ThankyouJesus81 Жыл бұрын

That stuff NEVER leaves your lungs. Idk why dudes think it’s “not tough” but I wear glasses painters face sock And respirator when cutting anything and everything. I like to hike and travel and enjoy life. I’m not messing up my body

@memepapi 3 жыл бұрын

Did you just thump a piece of granite off lol damn!

@patrickcowan8701 3 жыл бұрын

Dishwashing soap bottle filled with water,and a minion to squirt it at the blade, i cut ceramics on my dewalt table saw and grinder that way for a cleaner than dry cut.

@YoutubeHero666 3 жыл бұрын

Dude love your videos. Please wear some ear , eye protection and mask when doing this. It's not worth doing it without.

@psychochippy 2 жыл бұрын

What's the equivalent of a P4 blade in the UK?

@Californians_go_home Жыл бұрын

A PPK made by Walther model number 0.0.7

@timtrainer10 Жыл бұрын

Damn I just watched 3 philopino guys do this in sandals, no masks or glasses. I think you need to up the danger a little more if you wanna stay competitive on KZfaq. Maybe eat your lunch with one hand while cutting amidst all that dust to show us whose really the boss. Lol. Nice work ; )

@yuvanbaldwinew9282 10 ай бұрын

Msi is where everyone gets slabs .

@nicolausgbauman 3 жыл бұрын

No face shield?!

@davidsoto1514 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Isaac my name is David I have started a tile business with a good friend of mine I was wondering if you can give me some advice on what steps I should take going into this.?

@pleasesubneedclout415 3 жыл бұрын

Lmfao!!!!!!! Learn how to do it before you start a business

@davidsoto1514 3 жыл бұрын

@@pleasesubneedclout415 go find something else to do kid

@pleasesubneedclout415 3 жыл бұрын

@@davidsoto1514 like he's just gonna read this comment and start mentoring you. .... Dummy

@davidsoto1514 3 жыл бұрын

@@pleasesubneedclout415 what business are in?

@pleasesubneedclout415 3 жыл бұрын

@@davidsoto1514 pooping my pants

@johnuppole 2 жыл бұрын

Work looks great, but man... It kills me seeing people use angle grinders with no glasses 🤯

@MrTooTechnical 3 жыл бұрын

this video is made better by that fucking awesome stabila. kick ass. r beam 300 stabila baby. woohoo

@cristiansabau3443 9 ай бұрын

I think this is crazy .Some things should be done by professionals only It’s not worth it losing a thumb or even worse just to save a few bucks . There are plenty of good fabricators out there who need to put food in their children’s table One more thing : be a patriot and buy great quality American made Quartz like Cambria , Viatera , Caesarstone USA 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

@rebar-king 3 ай бұрын

I used to work that way. Now I can’t hear to save my life.

@drewnation9905 3 жыл бұрын

Wives? Dam coach

@hufy11 3 жыл бұрын

If you’re sinks cover the opening why polish the cuts

@JustMike2022 3 жыл бұрын

“Can throw off shrapnel” Wears no eye protection 🙄

@ChrisSummers 2 жыл бұрын

OK, so no safety glasses, the guard is removed from the grinder and eventually he puts on a mask but not the kind that is approved for the dust from the material he is working with. Extra points awarded for also working on a very uneven grass surface when there is a flat driveway only a few feet away. For some, life and health are not important.

@MaMa-qh4dy 3 жыл бұрын

You are FEARLESS. You sure do some very dangerous stuff! Be safe!

@nickmoffett4000 3 жыл бұрын

Theres a big ifference between fearless and stupid.. THIS IS STOOPID !

@GC-jo1rn 11 ай бұрын

11:10 14:10. 17:20

@pangallie 3 жыл бұрын

And unplug before changing blades🙄

@tomhman6441 3 жыл бұрын

You just refuse to use any safety gear. Do not do this job this way.

@RZawistoski 11 ай бұрын

Should have in leather gloves and eye covering. Speaking from experience of injury....

@RZawistoski 11 ай бұрын

Thanks for the guide though, quite helpful

@tleon858 3 жыл бұрын

Concerning your biceps; what percentage is a genetic gift from God, what percentage is from weight lifting.

@TileCoach 3 жыл бұрын

No weights. Push ups a few times a week.

@thomasjones8920 3 жыл бұрын

He’s like I don’t have a guard on this.. “shame on me.” should probably wear a respirator comes back wearing a respirator. Then raw-dogs his hands it like a savage😤🤣😤 🤣Legit a tile god at this point😂😂😂

@tomlarosa6647 9 күн бұрын

Make sure not to wear safety glasses

@keithahlstrom176 4 ай бұрын

Sweet baby Hey Zeus day Chris toe! I’m all about diy, but get yourself a face shield at bare minimum for that. Sheesh! Hard to describe how dangerous that is.

@flawless8774 Жыл бұрын

Bro no vacuum or water cmon dude your supposed to be pro getting that dust all over the neighborhood and the clients patio furniture 😅Jesus Christ man