3cm granite backsplash

[carpenterznailum2003]

Can anyone help me out Im doing a 3cm granite backspalsh do i install the countertop first then the backsplash or vise versa.how do you get the backsplash to fit tight under the upper cabinets?
thank you,mike

[Mark Meriaux]

We typically schedule two visits, one for the tops, then another for full-height backsplash.
That way we can measure and account for any shimming/leveling that might be required.

We usually leave about 1/8" short of upper cabs to allow some room for installation.

[t-mobile]

Install the tops then make templates with the outlets and size then make a second trip to do full height splash.

[Rick George]

We do exactly as Mark has suggested.

[Brian_Stone]

It depends on the layout. If there are walls or panels on both sides you can install the splash first and then butt the top up to them. This makes it so that you can usually install everything in one trip. The downside is that if the back of the top isn't perfectly straight and the splash perfectly straight then you're going to have gaps.

We prefer to measure the splash after the tops are installed. We also bevel the back of the top edge so that when you're tipping the splash into place there is a little extra clearance.

[carpenterznailum2003]

You guys are awesome these things are great thanx.......

[Chris Mills]

I do like Tony does. We also back bevel the splash for an easier install.

[Alex DiPietro]

We also schedule two trips. Templating the splash upon installation, but on stones with a lot of movement (calacatta etc...) we pre cut the splash (a little large) and make reference marks on the slab to ensure that all veining matches up. When templating be sure to account for stone thickness at all corner joints, and use the corners to your advantage by leaving lots of room so that none of the pieces are really tight between three walls. Also make sure all joints are cut perfectly square as a verticle joint even slightly out of square is VERY noticeable.