slownsteady
Well-Known Member
not originally.He was asking how to secure the sink base.
not originally.He was asking how to secure the sink base.
So then I would need to screw through wood --> tile --> concrete? A Tapcon can do this without shattering the tile?
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This is what I need for the dishwasher end. The back should be 60"x34.5".
I had planned on putting the GFCI inside the sink cabinet on the end. I didn't think I had any other option. You are saying I should extend the length of the island a few inches so that a work box will fit?
What is the definition of rough top? I can't find it on Google. Is it a type of granite?
Normally I don't see a sink and dishwasher in the island; in fact, I don't think I have ever seen that as the only components of the island. Can i ask why you're doing it that way? my curiosity needs to be scratched.
That's what your roto-hammer is for.
That should work, although aesthetically, I prefer the face frame to match the width of the sink base face frame.
You should have them on both ends, because your counter work area is over the DW.
We use 5/8 CDX plywood, C side up.
Okay. The only thing I don't understand is how to anchor the dishwasher.
It's going to be 3 cm so I won't need plywood.
From post #17;"A roughtop simplifies everything, the stability of the overhang, anchoring the DW, attaching the DW FEP and that end of the finished back panel."
The two DW anchor brackets, on the top, just behind the top of the door are screwed into the plywood.
Or, you can drill into the granite, with your roto-hammer, set and anchor and a screw.
You anchor the top of the DW FEP, the same way, using "L" brackets.
The SDS masonry bits will cost more than the plywood.
Typically dishwashers are just anchored to the underside of the counter. Though I've never done one to granite.
Okay. I don't suppose it should be any different, though.
I don't think it is, especially if you have plywood under the granite. If you have a thick slab I believe they drill holes and glue in a threaded anchor point for the DW screws. At least I believe that is how it is done.
Doesn't the dishwasher only have 2 panels? Back and side? And maybe another in front to the right of the dishwasher that is a few inches wide to make room for the GFCI?
Is it at all necessary to anchor the DW to the ground? Or just the underside of the granite?
I don't think it is, especially if you have plywood under the granite. If you have a thick slab I believe they drill holes and glue in a threaded anchor point for the DW screws. At least I believe that is how it is done.
Do you have a picture of this? I can't find anything on Google. I get the part about fastening the sink cabinet to 2x4's, but not how to fasten the dishwasher.
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