How to Cover a Coffee Table With Granite

A granite-topped coffee table will add instant elegance to a living room or family room. The beautiful stonework is durable, easy to clean and easy to live with. The table will not move around, and if the base of the table is strong enough, the table can serve as additional seating. Adding a granite top to an existing coffee table is easier than you think. Does this Spark an idea?

Instructions

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Examine your coffee table carefully to make sure all of the fasteners are tight and that the table is well-constructed to support the weight of a new granite top. If it's well-built, the granite can be attached directly to the top without additional preparation.

2

Paint the coffee table before affixing any granite to the top if you want the wood or metal to more closely match the granite color.

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Measure the coffee table top and add 3 inches to both measurements. This will give the granite a 1-1/2-inch overhang on all sides.

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Give your measurements to a stone company and have your granite top custom cut to fit your table. The stone company will finish the edges in any style you select. Keep in mind that granite is very heavy and may require two or more people to lift. Some stone companies will deliver table tops to your home for a small charge.

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Stand the granite on end and use tape to mark 1-1/2 inches from each side. This will allow you to position the top straight on the coffee table base.

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Spread a 1/4-inch bead of Liquid Nails Marble & Granite and Solid Surface Materials Adhesive in a back and forth pattern along the outer 2 inches of the coffee table. Continue around the full perimeter of the table. You want enough coverage for the wood and granite to bond together securely.

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Allow the adhesive a minimum of 24 hours to achieve its initial adhesion state. Try not to move, lift or adjust the table during this period. Cure times for Liquid Nails adhesives can vary depending on humidity and temperature. It takes about seven days for the adhesive to cure completely. After seven days, the table can be lifted by the granite.