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LAW
06-22-05, 10:16 PM
I am trying to install a dishwasher under a granite countertop. The dishwasher has two metal tabs at the top and I don't want to drill into the granite. The granite company suggested screwing into the sides of the inside of the dishwasher just infront of the seal. I am not keen on that idea but if it is the best way. Can you help me? Oh, It is also in an end cabinet and just has a panel on the end which is attached to a 12 inch pantry.

majakdragon
06-23-05, 12:00 AM
LAW, Welcome to the DIY Forums.
I don't know how much room you have left between the countertop and the tabs on the DW. I have seen a piece of wood epoxyed to the countertop and ,depending on the thickness, either screwed the DW to the wood or epoxyed it also. This may give you some more ideas. I agree that I would not want to screw into the Granite. Good luck.

jpoder
06-23-05, 07:27 AM
I just bought a new dishwasher, and was surprised to find that it had something like hard plastic weather stripping on the sides with pre-drilled holes for screwing it into the side cabinets. I guess the manufacturers are realizing that lots of people have stone countertops, and can't screw the tabs into the top. This may not help you, but its worth checking... Mine is a Maytag BTW. good luck!

jim