Bob consults with the project's stone and tile specialist, who explains the process of attaching the Pietra Cardosa countertops to the Cherry Craftline island cabinet.
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A particular kind of Italian marble-like stone, a schist called Pietra Cardosa from the area of Cardosa, Italy, is being used for the kitchen countertops. The material is fairly porous, with great abrasive resistance, but may require a bit more care than the average countertop, as it cannot be polished to a shine. Nick Tagios from Tagios Tile and Marble explains the process of attaching the countertops to the Cherry Craftline island cabinet. First, a bead of silicone caulk is laid down to adhere the stone to the wood. Next, Tagios and his crew level the top with shims. To install the bridge that will become the kitchen island's sink surround, steel bars are added between the slabs by sawing out a line that seals the bars inside with the stone-colored epoxy. Supports are attached to the sidepieces of stone and the bridge is laid between. To eliminate the line and space between the two stone slabs, a dyed two-part epoxy is added. After the epoxy dries, the counter top is sanded to remove any excess epoxy.
