Proper Procedure Of Installing A Marble Window Sill
Marble for windowsills is available in a huge range of different types, including Carrara, limestone and cultured marble, and comes in thicknesses starting at less than 1 inch. Marble supply outlets as well as countertop shops will cut a sill to the exact width and length based on the measurements of a window ledge. You can also request a sill having rounded or square edges. Installing a precut marble window sill is an easy task, which you can do yourself easily with a few hand tools and some adhesive. A marble window sill will add character as well as personality to any window when you compare it to a blunt PVC window sill, however, it comes at a higher price. Additionally, a marble window sill will be durable, which in turn means, it can last for longer duration of time, so you don't have to change it for many years in a row, but make sure you clean it regularly with appropriate products. In order to install a marble window sill, go through the below-mentioned steps carefully & achieve the desired result of your work:
- Fit Marble Sill Temporarily Into Place: First of all, adjust the marble sill temporarily into position at the window ledge. If the edges of the sill apply firm pressure on the sides of the window opening and keep the sill away from fitting fully into place, make the marking on the sides of the opening where the surface of the sill connects or joins the sides, and keep the sill to one side.
- Remove Any Debris From The Window Ledge: Score each & every side of the opening from back to front at the marks with the help of a utility knife. Using the wood chisel and hammer, pull out a 1/8-inch deep portion underneath the scored line from front to back at each side the opening. Get rid of any debris from the window ledge with the help of a shop vacuum or a vacuum hose on a household vacuum.
- Fit The Marble Sill Fully Into Place: Adjust the marble sill fully into position on the ledge. Mark a reference line through the bottom of the sill where it connects or joins with the face of the wall below.
- Turn Over The Marble Sill With Bottom Facing Up: Flip over the marble sill onto a flat surface with the bottom facing up. Place or fix a tube of silicone adhesive in a caulking gun. Cut off the tip of the tube in order to make a 1/4-inch opening using the knife.
- Apply 1/4-inch Thick Circular Portions Of Adhesive: Put or spread 1/4-inch thick circular portions of adhesive spaced every 6 inches betwixt the back edge of the sill and the reference mark from end to end. The size of the portions should be the quarter.
- Install The Marble Sill On The Window Ledge: Flip over the marble sill before installing it on the window ledge. Press down on the surface of the sill from end to end as well as front to back in order to make sure the adhesive attachment.