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Trough Sink Installation and Explanation of Glass Tiles From "Kitchen Renovations" episode DKTN-408

In this third segment of the third "Rustic Contemporary" episode of four, the professionals are back to install the marble trough sink and the large island countertop. You will see how crushed recycled bottled glass is turned into glass tiles for the backsplash. Host Paul Ryan and Darcy (homeowner) work on a layout for the backsplash.

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Materials and Tools for Building a Frame Support for Sink --

Fabricated Sink
Silicone
2 x 4 lumber
4 x 4 lumber
Power drill
Tape measure
Speed square
Pencil
Hammer
Angle brackets
Screws

Materials and Tools for Countertop Installation --

Countertops
Tape
Putty knife
Glue
Suction cups
Silicone
Coloring pigment
Epoxy
Hardener
Caulk gun
Ruler
Pencil
Shim

Materials and Tools for Glass Tile Backsplash --

Glass tiles
Work gloves
Safety glasses
Adhesive
Wet saw with diamond blade
Dry cloth
Margin trowel
Spacers
Rubbing stone
3/16th" square notched trowel
Thinset

Trough Sink

1. The trough sink is dropped in place (figure A).

2. Then comes the island countertop. It weighs in at a daunting 557 pounds. This will be the largest single slab of marble (figure B) in the kitchen.

3. The installation is pretty much the same as for the other countertops.

Figure A

Figure B

Handmade Glass Tiles

• The handmade glass tiles (figure C) for the backsplash are made from recycled bottle glass. Making the tiles starts with crushed recycled bottle glass called "cullet" (figure D). The company goes through 100 tons of it a month.

• The raw glass is melted in a furnace over 2000 degrees until it becomes molten. Color is added at this stage.

• The molten glass is then carried straight to the press. Different molds are put in the press to create different sizes and shapes of the tile (figure E).

• After the glass cools, it is then hand cut into individual tiles, which are then ground down until the edges are smooth. Smaller tiles are laid up in sheets to make the installation easier. The tiles cost more because of all the artisan hand work.

Figure C

Figure D

Figure E

In this last segment, Paul and Darcy begin setting the glass tile using a procedure to hide the comb marks so it doesn't show through the glass. They also demonstrate how to cut glass tile with the wet saw.

RESOURCES :

Countertop and Sink Fabrication and Installation
Credit River Granite
Website: www.creditrivergranite.com

Marble Slab
Brand name: New Verde "G"
Color: Guatemalan Green
Midwest Tile, Marble and Granite
Website: www.midwesttile.com

Glass Tile for Backsplash
Product: Casa California 4 x 4 Field Tile
Color: Cane Irid. #006

Product: Haiku 2.5 x 5 Field Tile
Color: Equator Non-Irid. #137

Product: Terrain Canyon Liner
Color: Equator Non-Irid. #137
Oceanside Glasstile
Website: www.glasstile.com

GUESTS :

Steve Eckelman
President
Credit River Granite
Website: www.creditrivergranite.com

Paul McCabe
Vice President
Midwest Tile, Marble and Granite
Website: www.midwesttile.com