Quartz/Granite Worktop Question

RockLobster · 10 Oct 2018 at 20:25

Hi Guys

We are looking at a quartz worktop for our new kitchen. Is it normal for the company who supply and fit the quartz to fit an under-mount sink? Our kitchen fitter isn't keen on drilling the quartz worktop to fit the under-mount sink. He's worried about cracking it.

JAzz · 10 Oct 2018 at 21:27

I'm pretty sure they usually stick under-mount sinks to Granite worktops, you can use a silicone/adhesive product like CT1 and that will hold it. The sink will have a flat edge you can apply the adhesive to.

FerretBoy · 10 Oct 2018 at 23:23

They didn't fit the sink for me, it had to be in position before they would fit the worktop. But they cut the worktop and siliconed it to the sink. The sink itself had to be flush with the units.

Ace Modder · 11 Oct 2018 at 00:31

I just had quartz worktop company install my worktop, they also cut the hole for the sink and fitted the sink bowl for me

RockLobster · 11 Oct 2018 at 07:42

Ace Modder said:
I just had quartz worktop company install my worktop, they also cut the hole for the sink and fitted the sink bowl for me

I assume this was done on site?

Ace Modder · 11 Oct 2018 at 07:54

Yes.

I used a company called GQ worktops.

RockLobster · 11 Oct 2018 at 08:07

Thanks guys for your comments it looks like our fitter doesn't have to worry about it.

Regy53 · 11 Oct 2018 at 08:32

if your new to quartz get a quartz cleaning rag from amazon. They are brilliant and just use water to clean the worktops. Leave no smears

Ace Modder · 11 Oct 2018 at 12:46

the company I used suggested using windowleen or any standard glass cleaner.

Nedved11 · 11 Oct 2018 at 23:56

Ace Modder said:
Yes.

I used a company called GQ worktops.

Thanks. Looking for a worktop place that will supply and fit. These guys look too cheap? Did this include any cuts for sinks?

Ace Modder · 12 Oct 2018 at 00:31

Yes, they cut the sink and fitted, all in it cost £1800 aprox give or take £50. They will come and pre-measure up before hand for them to get the peices cut, the pre-measure costs you £80. Small price to pay to ensure it fits your kitchen correctly.

They actually took my sink away with them and cut the sink hole before attending my property.

Nedved11 · 12 Oct 2018 at 00:54

Excellent. Thanks for that. A quick calculation from their very rough prices still comes out over half the price I’ve been getting quotes from. I’ve got 10 meters of worktop and a double width 2m for breakfast bar area.

Ace Modder · 12 Oct 2018 at 09:21

The savings you make, you can give me 50% for the recommendation.

Nedved11 · 12 Oct 2018 at 11:09

heheh will have to hide it from the wife!

RockLobster · 12 Oct 2018 at 12:42

Ace Modder said:
The savings you make, you can give me 50% for the recommendation.

Cheers just had a quote from them they are about 300 quid cheaper than the company DIY Kitchens use. Did you have draining grooves? DIY kitchens give you the option of recessed drainer with grooves.

Ace Modder · 12 Oct 2018 at 14:00

I didn't have the grooves, but they can do that for you. Think they add about £60 for the grooves.