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Outdoor Stone-Kitchen Bar and Grill Stone masons Derek Stearns and Dean Marsico turn a plain backyard barbecue into a distinctive outdoor kitchen. From "Rock Solid" episode DROC-301

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Figure O

Setting the Countertops

For this project, Dean and Derek are using bluestone countertops. You can choose from a variety of stones and styles for your own kit. They decide to rock face the edge of the bluestone to give it a rustic, professional look.

• Use a chisel and stone hammer to carefully chip the edges (figure O). You don't want to take off big chunks, just chips to give it a hand-finished look.
  

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  	Figure P
  	Figure Q
  	Figure R

• Dry set the bluestone pieces on top of the veneer work (figure P) and set them in place with shims.

• Once all the countertop pieces are in place, make sure they are level. Using a four foot level, start checking the level at the highest end of the countertops and work your way down.

• Use shims as needed to adjust the level and keep the stones in place (figure Q).

• With your countertops in place, use a silicone adhesive to set them. Caulk liberally between the counter and the veneer stone (figure R). As you come across the shims under the countertop, you can score the shim with a knife and snap it off, or you can wait until the caulk is dry and pull the shims out. Dean and Derek used about 5-6 tubes of adhesive for this job. Let it dry overnight to cure completely.

Installing the Grill

• The last step is to install the appliances and connect the utilities.

• The veneer stone and countertops are measured and cut so that the openings match up perfectly with your appliances. No cutting is required.
  

• Dean and Derek slide the grill and refrigerator into place (figure S) and are ready to start grilling.

Figure S

The finished kitchen

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RESOURCES :

New World Stoneworks
Uxbridge, MA
www.newworldstoneworks.com

Clarke Distributors
www.clarkecorp.com

Sandy Neck Stone
www.SandyNeckStone.com