Though granite is not as permeable as marble or engineered quartz countertops it can soak up moisture.
Can you cut on marble countertops.
Marble is a type of natural stone often used for countertops and tiling.
The area you are installing the cultured marble in will largely dictate the type of tools you use.
For example if you are installing a kitchen countertop use a circular saw for the lengthy section and use a jigsaw to cut the sink hole out.
Completing the cut.
Protect your marble slab by placing it on a 2 in.
Here are some reasons why you should never cut directly on a granite countertop.
You can use an ordinary circular saw equipped with a diamond blade to wet cut your marble.
Mark your cutting line with a marker on a wide piece of tape.
Because this will be a messy job and you ll need your garden hose you ll want to work outdoors.
Once you have finished your cut you can take a look at your marble to ensure that the cut you made is what you wanted.
Mark the marble with a pencil where you want to make the cut and move.
Meanwhile a router can be used on the edges if you cut a little too wide while using the circular saw.
After you make this cut you can flip the stone over and cut through the rest of the way.
Thick piece of rigid foam.