Designing Kitchens and Bathrooms - Need 1/2 inch cut for 20" in silkstone top

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untac
05-21-07, 12:14 AM
My countertop is silkstone and I got a new cooktop that needs cut. I cannot find anyone todo this since Feb. I already went through Magic Service. Help!

twelvepole
05-21-07, 01:53 AM
Silestone? You want to enlarge to cooktop cut out by 1/2"? You can enlarge cut out with circular saw with diamond blade, placing felt pad beneath saw's base plate to prevent scratching counter. You can use a board to guide the saw's base plate while cutting. Vacuum dust as you go with shop vacuum.
untac
05-21-07, 07:59 AM
Thanks I couldn't understand when I told one company that it was just like silstone she called New York where they make silkstone and the guy asked her what color, she was afraid to touch my top.