I’m CNC operator... been doing seams for more then 14 yrs. Have you heard about the seam phantom? It will make your life a lot easier. I pretty sure that V cut will create a gap on the bottom of the seam.
You can do it by hand all you need is a square a 4' level and something to mark think lines. I usually have to do it by hand. Also led pencils work great for white quartz.
Great job and super clean 👌 and great way to do you seams , i only have one question , what kind of type of seam glue you used ? It would be great if you can make a video of it too thank you
Done this as well. I call it double cut. Used CNC to make great seams as well. But I’ve used seam phantom and it takes the small chips out for the tightest seam I’ve made.only thing I don’t like about doing a v cut is you see it at the bottom of the edge. Best to keep it level and use a seam phantom. You double cut with a rail saw as well it’s quicker is some cases if your putting your stone together on the tables for polishing or checking it
I was just thinking about the bottom of the edge as well. I think seam phantom is the best bet. Shop I install for does “enhanced seams” and runs it on the cnc but once it wears a groove in the bit it starts to almost put a round over on the top and looks worse than a straight cut seam..
Blade width from the recut took out material if not accounted for. Should not have the veining stop abruptly at the seam. Layout design with the Northwood Slab Smith software would have made the seam less visable.
I just had artic white quartz installed. They seamed it at the sink and tell me they can't hide seams with white. I can feel a slight lip and feel the color of epoxy doesn't match well. Wish I could post a picture for you to give your opinion
V cuts are no good as you will always see it especially on 3cm... seam phantom or similar is the way to go...and if you cant get a good seam with that bridge saw then you have bigger issues...
My Silestone apoxy cracked/separated where the seams come together at my bar. Is there a way to repair this? The company that put in the counters is out of business. House is 17 years old. The other seams are still good.
After you glue down the seam with epoxy You have to sand the seam down and polish the seam with a 80 grit grinding stone and then with 200 - 3000 grit diamond polishing pads and the buff wheel with wax for the final finish that’s the only best way to have the seam looking nice smooth and shiny
That's not true, you will never match the surface polish with a 4 inch backer pad and definitely not after putting a rock on it. Natural granite and marbke bruises
What about repairing seams on a new laminate countertop The seam has already come up after only 3 month's time. My lousy contractor used white liquid nails for a light grey countertop and it looks awful. Also, I've been told counter top is not level, I live in Indianapolis, IN. Any one or company you recommend. I told him I don't want him back in my house, too many other things he did wrong and shoddy work, Thanks
Good luck.... typically once the laminate has been pulled up, the old glue residue or any dust or small debris will leave "lumps" in the laminate once reapplied. Usually, whenever something like this happens in our shop, we have to peel up the entire sheet of laminate, drop down laquer thinner, then dry it with sawdust, sand thoroughly and then reapply glue and laminate. As a homeowner, you'd be better off buying a new top and charging the guy if the work was trash. -Countertop shop in Va
You can’t reset faulty seams unless you completely remove one of the pieces (obviously the smaller one) scrape off the old epoxy and dress the seams , clean them up real good with denatured alcohol THEN proceed to RE level, epoxy and use your Gorilla grip .Are y’all guys doing that ?
Nice Educational/sales video. Nice seams, however you waste time with extra cut and having to move the pieces all around. The second cut increases the chances of pieces moving during cut and/or material blow out and end of cut. That appears to be engineered quartz, not granite. If you can't use a second matching slab to "bookmatching" the two sides of the seam, then the Customer is up to the will of nature that the slab/s don't have too much variations.
I just bought some quarts for my new house and then the countertop installer came out he took measurements and did what he does... the bathroom quartz was not even so I asked him how he will fix it... he brought out an angle grinder with grinding pads and now it looks like crap. The manufacturer (LG) said there is now way to make it better... I'm a disabled American Veteran, this house is completely ADA compliant and now I'm stuck with a horrible job... it took the installer 4 months to install 3 bathroom sinks(tops and sinks), 2 laundry room tops(1 with sink)... I'm disgusted to say the least... Is there anything I can do to shine the counter top back up? I am willing to buy a wet stone kit if need be.
Quartz is especially hard to resurface it usually takes my shop less than a week to complete a job that you described I'm sorry to say but there is a lot of crooks in this business
@@jamesisfan I always wondered what stone installing was like in other states Ima have to relocate I’ve installed 6 shower surrounds 3 master tub decks with risers and skirts and 6 vanities all in a day Really sucks this guy went thru it tho with that experience
My install cut the seam straight and it looks like crap on half the seam plus it was rubbing on the drawer. They Mickey moused a couple of splinters ( not shims) to fix this issue. It looks all blotchy where it’s joined together and the pattern is none existent. This was not taken it to account whatsoever. They gave me a bullshit excuse saying they could not match it. Well if you’re cutting from the same slab, why would it not match, duh. They must think home owners are idiots and have no common sense. My smaller piece is completely obtuse from the rest of the counter. I just want a decent job.
I just DIY a few seams on couple of kitchen granite slabs. Its not that difficult, will get better on the next project. TH-cam was my teacher.
I’m CNC operator... been doing seams for more then 14 yrs. Have you heard about the seam phantom? It will make your life a lot easier. I pretty sure that V cut will create a gap on the bottom of the seam.
You can do it by hand all you need is a square a 4' level and something to mark think lines. I usually have to do it by hand. Also led pencils work great for white quartz.
Great job and super clean 👌 and great way to do you seams , i only have one question , what kind of type of seam glue you used ? It would be great if you can make a video of it too thank you
Done this as well. I call it double cut. Used CNC to make great seams as well. But I’ve used seam phantom and it takes the small chips out for the tightest seam I’ve made.only thing I don’t like about doing a v cut is you see it at the bottom of the edge. Best to keep it level and use a seam phantom. You double cut with a rail saw as well it’s quicker is some cases if your putting your stone together on the tables for polishing or checking it
I was just thinking about the bottom of the edge as well. I think seam phantom is the best bet. Shop I install for does “enhanced seams” and runs it on the cnc but once it wears a groove in the bit it starts to almost put a round over on the top and looks worse than a straight cut seam..
@@lukeisaacson9719 when that starts to happen your operator needs to dress the tools or put a new seam wheel on. maintenance is huge!
Great video guys.
Nice work, I back bevel my wood for a better fit and save time.
Thanks guy,good idea....
How about seems between a quartz counter and matching backsplash? Is it the same process or more difficult to get the lines/patterns to line up?
Blade width from the recut took out material if not accounted for. Should not have the veining stop abruptly at the seam. Layout design with the Northwood Slab Smith software would have made the seam less visable.
Great choice in apron ;)
I just had artic white quartz installed. They seamed it at the sink and tell me they can't hide seams with white. I can feel a slight lip and feel the color of epoxy doesn't match well. Wish I could post a picture for you to give your opinion
Nice Work with your quartz seems. Never seen it being recut to create the "V" cut
V cuts are no good as you will always see it especially on 3cm... seam phantom or similar is the way to go...and if you cant get a good seam with that bridge saw then you have bigger issues...
You can pull a seam tighter with a upside v "back bevel".knife grade and seam has more glue and tight as possible on top
Dont go crazy on the edge work it wont be easily visible
My Silestone apoxy cracked/separated where the seams come together at my bar. Is there a way to repair this? The company that put in the counters is out of business. House is 17 years old. The other seams are still good.
After you glue down the seam with epoxy You have to sand the seam down and polish the seam with a 80 grit grinding stone and then with 200 - 3000 grit diamond polishing pads and the buff wheel with wax for the final finish that’s the only best way to have the seam looking nice smooth and shiny
That's not true, you will never match the surface polish with a 4 inch backer pad and definitely not after putting a rock on it. Natural granite and marbke bruises
Yeah I'd like to see you try grinding on a grey or black quartz seam let me know how that comes out
Where are you guys located?
Good Content!!
Porcelain tops?? Would you install the seams the same as courts or granite??
Or should I say how do you Seam Porcelain tops?? Anyone thanks..
How do I get someone to fix quartz seam
Can I patch a gaping hole from an oversized cutout to make it smaller to accommodate a smaller sink?
A minor thing, I just don't have this saw at home :(
What about repairing seams on a new laminate countertop The seam has already come up after only 3 month's time. My lousy contractor used white liquid nails for a light grey countertop and it looks awful. Also, I've been told counter top is not level, I live in Indianapolis, IN. Any one or company you recommend. I told him I don't want him back in my house, too many other things he did wrong and shoddy work, Thanks
Good luck.... typically once the laminate has been pulled up, the old glue residue or any dust or small debris will leave "lumps" in the laminate once reapplied. Usually, whenever something like this happens in our shop, we have to peel up the entire sheet of laminate, drop down laquer thinner, then dry it with sawdust, sand thoroughly and then reapply glue and laminate. As a homeowner, you'd be better off buying a new top and charging the guy if the work was trash. -Countertop shop in Va
Anyone know the name of the white countertop the workers were cutting in this video?
Calacatta Laza 3 cm
The way they want to throw the competition under the bus only see this in companies that are failing
You can’t reset faulty seams unless you completely remove one of the pieces (obviously the smaller one) scrape off the old epoxy and dress the seams , clean them up real good with denatured alcohol THEN proceed to RE level, epoxy and use your Gorilla grip .Are y’all guys doing that ?
Nice Educational/sales video. Nice seams, however you waste time with extra cut and having to move the pieces all around. The second cut increases the chances of pieces moving during cut and/or material blow out and end of cut. That appears to be engineered quartz, not granite. If you can't use a second matching slab to "bookmatching" the two sides of the seam, then the Customer is up to the will of nature that the slab/s don't have too much variations.
Yea..especially putting then together on a saw that hasn't been filled in a month like their's...theu are asking for a blow out
Have you ever heard of routering the seam?
I just bought some quarts for my new house and then the countertop installer came out he took measurements and did what he does... the bathroom quartz was not even so I asked him how he will fix it... he brought out an angle grinder with grinding pads and now it looks like crap. The manufacturer (LG) said there is now way to make it better... I'm a disabled American Veteran, this house is completely ADA compliant and now I'm stuck with a horrible job... it took the installer 4 months to install 3 bathroom sinks(tops and sinks), 2 laundry room tops(1 with sink)...
I'm disgusted to say the least... Is there anything I can do to shine the counter top back up? I am willing to buy a wet stone kit if need be.
Quartz is especially hard to resurface it usually takes my shop less than a week to complete a job that you described I'm sorry to say but there is a lot of crooks in this business
@@jamesisfan I always wondered what stone installing was like in other states
Ima have to relocate
I’ve installed 6 shower surrounds 3 master tub decks with risers and skirts and 6 vanities all in a day
Really sucks this guy went thru it tho with that experience
You guys do a lot of work for a seam a good profesional fabricator can do a ollmost invisible seam in a harth beat
My install cut the seam straight and it looks like crap on half the seam plus it was rubbing on the drawer. They Mickey moused a couple of splinters ( not shims) to fix this issue. It looks all blotchy where it’s joined together and the pattern is none existent. This was not taken it to account whatsoever. They gave me a bullshit excuse saying they could not match it. Well if you’re cutting from the same slab, why would it not match, duh. They must think home owners are idiots and have no common sense. My smaller piece is completely obtuse from the rest of the counter. I just want a decent job.
Dude pick a thing to look at, don't go back and forth lol
Calm down