If you have any questions or comments please post below. Enjoy the video, hope it helps.
@nevadasmith1003 жыл бұрын
I wanted to first thank you for all of your instructional videos. I am a General Contractor and am a self taught solid surface fabricator. I have watched many of your videos in the past, teaching myself how to fabricate and install solid surface. I am soon to watch your video series of installing shower panels. My question is about your router guide that your using, it looks like a saw guide rail that you turned into a router guide. Can you explain a little about it as I would like to fabricate one up as well. Again thanks for all of great videos and literature as I am sure there are many others that have learned from them and will continue to learn from all of your videos into the future.
@AndyGraves3 жыл бұрын
First, thank you for the compliment, much appreciated. It is custom made. The straight edge has a rib that the router base rides against. You can just use a piece of material cut perfectly straight. The most important thing is to NOT use a round router base. The distance between the edge of the but and the edge of the router is different.
@ninetoevapes317510 күн бұрын
Probably the hundredth time I’ve watched the same seam video 😂 I do ss too I’ve been watching your videos since I was still green it helped me get a visual on some of the things I didn’t understand starting out. Still curious what did you use to make your straight edge ? Is that phenolic or pieces of acrylic ? I want to make my own 😁
@AndyGraves8 күн бұрын
We make the straight edges now with a piece of Corian on a CNC machine. But we used to make them using a perfectly machine piece of aluminum that we would get from Penske edge. They were a solid surface tool company back in the day. In fact, I think they're still around. So we would make the solid surface straight edges with the aluminum straight edges and keep the aluminum straight edges.
@lv917819 күн бұрын
It looks amazing! I had recently installed Infinity Calacatta composite porcelain installed and the seams look absolutely horrible. Asked the company and they simply won’t give me an answer. Is it possible to use this technique with the likes of Dekton and Infinity surfaces? Thanks 🙏🏻
@AndyGraves19 күн бұрын
No it will not work on those types of surfaces.
@waheedahmad74822 жыл бұрын
Nice working
@petschy9 Жыл бұрын
Great F ing work! Ok I work somewhere we have corian doors but customers keep breaking the doors. It usually splits where u epoxy the seems. What can I put on the back of the door to keep them from splitting ? I’m saying this has happened 15 to 20 times. Thanks in advance
@AndyGraves Жыл бұрын
Send me pictures to olivemill@gmail.com
@TheUofastudent3 жыл бұрын
Your videos are amazing man ! Really enjoy them ! Look for them and very educational
@AndyGraves3 жыл бұрын
Thank you, much appreciated.
@splerkeveld23082 жыл бұрын
very interesting video! thanks. Are the seams completely waterproof this way?
@AndyGraves2 жыл бұрын
Yes they are!
@splerkeveld23082 жыл бұрын
@@AndyGraves I see you use heavy-duty routers for your work with solid surface. Would you deem a 1400Watt Festool Router EBQplus sufficient? Or would a 2200Watt be necessary?
@AndyGraves2 жыл бұрын
Hello, you'll need a heavy duty router for large edge profiles. Smaller router will work to cut seams and smaller edge profiles. We also w it uld cut tops to shape with a router.
@paulk64073 жыл бұрын
Are there any structural issues after you glue? Can you move the newly glued piece without it breaking?
@AndyGraves3 жыл бұрын
Its 95% as strong as the material on it's cured.
@PacesIII2 ай бұрын
So after you sand the seam on the Corian top you don't polish it out or anything?
@AndyGraves2 ай бұрын
Yes, sand the seam until it's the finish you desire. Mate, satin or polished
@shiblets6 ай бұрын
Is there a recommendation to clean a seam? I bought a house with these countertops, but there is a seam that is visible now (looks like it got stained with use) and I'm not sure how to fix it.
@AndyGraves6 ай бұрын
Can you feel a separation with your finger nail?
@williamk98812 жыл бұрын
Holy shit! Nice work.
@AndyGraves2 жыл бұрын
Thanks
@VitorSchultz Жыл бұрын
Que ferramenta usou como régua?
@AndyGraves Жыл бұрын
I made it myself.
@money-366411 ай бұрын
Question coming from a granite background. Are thier seam clamps to do this
@AndyGraves11 ай бұрын
Yes, there are seam clamps. You can use clamps that are used to seam granite as well. Have you ever used Parallign Seam Clamps?
@money-366411 ай бұрын
@@AndyGraves no gorilla clamps have a bunch of solid surface coming up wondering if the gorilla that I used to granite work on solid surfsce
@money-366411 ай бұрын
@@AndyGraves I’m going to look those up right now do these work well for installs the method you showed I do other than router wich I’m doing to try now
@michaeloates7322 жыл бұрын
Hi Andy thank you for your helpful videos. I am based in the United Kingdom and I'd like to learn to install and fabricate Corian. How would you suggest I learn? I can't find any courses here. To you think there is enough info here on KZbin to provide enough instruction?
@AndyGraves2 жыл бұрын
Thanks. I would watch all my videos on fabrication. Also download the Corian fabrication manual. Then go to another fabricator and buy some remnants. Then practice, it's pretty straight forward.
@michaeloates7322 жыл бұрын
@@AndyGraves fantastic! Thank you Kind sir 😁
@desmondrobinson1692 жыл бұрын
The only place in the UK where you can buy Corian™ is CDuk in Leeds. You need to be a certified contractor to do so. They do training courses.
@michaeloates7322 жыл бұрын
@@desmondrobinson169 you can buy Corian many many places in the UK my father is a distributor. I was looking for a training course to fit.
@pauldinh72563 жыл бұрын
Can you let us know what epoxy was that? Where to buy? Any recommendations for epoxy to seam quartz?
@AndyGraves3 жыл бұрын
Hello, Here is the link to Integra Adhesive. Make sure you get the correct color to match the brand and color solid surface you have. This adhesive works with both solid surface and quartz material. www.solidsurface.com/integra-adhesive-surface-bonder-xi
@pauldinh72563 жыл бұрын
@@AndyGraves thanks so much. Do I need to buy the dispenser gun too? It’s a one time use, I am trying to see if I can get away with it or spend less money for the item.
@AndyGraves3 жыл бұрын
@@pauldinh7256 You can buy a gun but you can also squeeze it out into a cup, mix it and then put on the seam.
@wyyik3 жыл бұрын
@@AndyGraves hi the link seems not working now. can you repost? thx.
@AndyGraves3 жыл бұрын
@@wyyik go to solidsurface.com, they will have adhesive for quartz.
@ingotg34683 жыл бұрын
After sanding glacier white still visible seam, little yellow when lighting is on, less vissible daylight. Any advice?
@AndyGraves3 жыл бұрын
Hello, there is not a lot you can do because the glue will yellow over time. If there is a thick glue line sanding it won't necessarily make it better.
@eggmayocress Жыл бұрын
Hey did you solve your issue? Ours is the same which is very upsetting.
@markhanvey58374 жыл бұрын
Hi Can I just ask what liguid you used to help release the wooden glue blocks? Many thanks
@AndyGraves4 жыл бұрын
Absolutely, acetone or denatured alcohol will release hot melt glue from solid surface leaving virtually no mark. Just let it soak under for a couple seconds. You can even got glue a straight edge on and easily remove with acetone without running the surface of the material. Works great for times when you can't use a clamp.
@dimafanas4 жыл бұрын
Acetone is not a problem for this material, even on a top cleaning? Thanks
@AndyGraves4 жыл бұрын
You can clean the solid surface with Acetone but do not leave it on for a long period of time. It will evaporate really quickly so it shouldn't be an issue.
@thetoysurgeon2 жыл бұрын
Next time you are in SC you are welcome to come by and do a custom Corian job for me.
@AndyGraves2 жыл бұрын
Perfect. Not sure when I'll be there but I will stop by when I am.
@santhiagoamaral71434 жыл бұрын
What sander/grinder are you using, also what pad and grit paper? Thanks.
@AndyGraves4 жыл бұрын
That is a Makita sander with a 5" sanding pad from Harbor Freight. The thing works awesome. 40 grit sandpaper. Here is a link to my Amazon Affiliate - www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00005Q7BE/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B00005Q7BE&linkCode=as2&tag=olivemill06-20&linkId=fc243a90113fb5dc89b9c7d5f256861e Here is the link to the sanding pad - amzn.to/36l9iQZ
@santhiagoamaral71434 жыл бұрын
@@AndyGraves Thanks! Why spend more when Harbor Freight does it! Great work man!
@AndyGraves4 жыл бұрын
@@santhiagoamaral7143 Definitely buy the pad from Harbor Freight. But the Makita Grinder is what you need. Do not buy a regular grinder and expect the same results. I have tried and failed with a standard grinder. First you will need variable speed. Going over speed 2.75 will cause issues and not give you the results you need for a solid surface seam. Second, a regular grinder and full speed will leave the surface with dips and clog the sandpaper almost instantly. Hope that helps
@mikenelson33383 жыл бұрын
@@AndyGraves 40 grit, doesn’t that heat up the seam too much?
@AndyGraves3 жыл бұрын
Absolutely not, it works perfect. Give it a try, it's by far the fastest way to sand a seam.
@mau5fan4lyfe2 жыл бұрын
Hi Andy! I went looking for some locally manufactured solid surface sheets here in Pakistan. The guy tried selling me imported adhesives saying they come in specific colors and I am not sure if he was trying to upsell a gimmick. Do I need to buy specific colors of glues? Isn't there a neutral glue that will work with all shades light and dark?
@AndyGraves2 жыл бұрын
Each solid surface sheet color had a specific adhesive color. Sometimes a neutral color will work but you should get the correct, matching color.
@xiong71442 жыл бұрын
May I ask what glue did you use
@AndyGraves2 жыл бұрын
The brand is Artisan Adhesive
@cbrsilv153 жыл бұрын
Is that special hot glue, or can any general hot glue work?
@AndyGraves3 жыл бұрын
Hello, it's just regular hot glue but use a gun that gets the glue hot. It can't be a craft glue gun.
@fernandorobles91054 жыл бұрын
Hello, I tried looking for 1/2 router bit for granite but can’t find. Can I use one for wood?
@AndyGraves4 жыл бұрын
You need a carbide tipped router bit. It is a bit made typically for woodworking.
@ibrahimwehbe11532 жыл бұрын
Professional 👍
@AndyGraves2 жыл бұрын
Thank you, much appreciated.
@mscorianislamabad2274 Жыл бұрын
Good
@AndyGraves Жыл бұрын
Thanks
@robthompson87633 жыл бұрын
How do you repair a visible seam?
@countertopsexplained51453 жыл бұрын
Cut a slot down the middle and insert a new piece of material. You could also cut the pieces apart and start over if you haven't fabricated the entire top.
@AndyGraves Жыл бұрын
You can also clean the seam and fill with super glue. This will make it so the seam will not fill with dirt.