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zid
08-22-04, 08:57 AM
Hi,
My husband & I, are replacing an old exitsting cult. marble vanity top (84in. double sink) that's cracked with the passage of time. We have two questions:
1- Since it weighs so much , when taking out what are practical tools (sawzill, tarp/hammer, etc?) to break apart?
2 - How do we avoid damaging the mirror (wall to wall) when the backsplash (1 piece top w-b/splash) is right under the mirror? There are no gaps between mirror & b/splash.
Thanks...
My husband & I, are replacing an old exitsting cult. marble vanity top (84in. double sink) that's cracked with the passage of time. We have two questions:
1- Since it weighs so much , when taking out what are practical tools (sawzill, tarp/hammer, etc?) to break apart?
2 - How do we avoid damaging the mirror (wall to wall) when the backsplash (1 piece top w-b/splash) is right under the mirror? There are no gaps between mirror & b/splash.
Thanks...
Dave_D1945
08-22-04, 04:27 PM
You really should take the mirror down before removing the countertop and backsplash. The mirror's weight is probably riding on the backsplash. Hopefully it wasn't put in with adhesive. :eek:
Once the mirror is off, disconnect the sink plumbing (drain and water lines) then you can probably pry the countertop off the cabinet. Since it's already cracked, it will probably break when you start prying. Once it's loose, get a helper if necessary and take the pieces (sink and all) out.
Once the mirror is off, disconnect the sink plumbing (drain and water lines) then you can probably pry the countertop off the cabinet. Since it's already cracked, it will probably break when you start prying. Once it's loose, get a helper if necessary and take the pieces (sink and all) out.
zid
08-23-04, 12:45 PM
uhhh, ohhh.....good point, we never thought of that. Yesterday, we got up on a ladder and tried to check from the top, if it has adhesive or not- it didn't seem to give as easy as the vanity top did. Hmmm...I bet now the counter will come right off in a snap, & the problem will be the mirror, oh well.... Anyhow, I'll let you know when I get the counter top, as it had to be a special order & they told me it could take a while to get it. Though, I think this will be a fun adventure for us.
till next time...
Thanks Dave! :)
till next time...
Thanks Dave! :)
azatty
08-24-04, 10:53 AM
When I removed a vanity/cultured marble top in our house, I removed the plumbing, removed the screws securing the vanity to the wall studs, cut the bead of adhesive caulking on the backsplash, drove a narrow prybar behind the vanity, and then just pried the whole assembly away from the wall (making sure I had a stud behind the prybar). The adhesive behind the backsplash broke loose quite nicely.
If I were replacing only the countertop and wanted to leave the vanity where it stands, I'd be tempted to take a small sledge hammer to the countertop and simply break it out, then pry off the backsplash (after removing the mirror and plumbing, of course). Wear safety glasses.
If I were replacing only the countertop and wanted to leave the vanity where it stands, I'd be tempted to take a small sledge hammer to the countertop and simply break it out, then pry off the backsplash (after removing the mirror and plumbing, of course). Wear safety glasses.