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    Soluna Posts: 12, Reputation: 1
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    May 13, 2006, 07:14 AM
    Cultured marble vanity top
    I picked up a cultured marble vanity top to fit on my vanity at home. I didn't remember that the vanity fits into a corner and thus didn't factor in the vanity having a finished edge on that side. Is it possible for me to trim the cultured marble with a circular saw or is specialized equipment/techniques needed to cut this material? Thx
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    May 13, 2006, 09:48 AM
    Since I know nothing about countertops I'm moving your post over to Interior Home Improvement. Cheers, tom
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    May 13, 2006, 11:46 AM
    OK, thanks.
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    May 15, 2006, 08:02 AM
    Before you do any cutting, try to see if you can return it for the proper top.
    If you need to cut the top, use a circular saw w/ a masonry blade installed. Flip the top over and cut from the bottom side so you don't chip out the finished side when cutting. A belt sander w/ 60 or 80 grit can smooth the edge of the top or if you have to scribe it to the corner.
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    May 15, 2006, 08:36 AM
    Thanks for the info! I'm definitely looking for an easier way to do this and would rather not cut, but I'm glad to have the information. Thx again.
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    Jul 28, 2007, 05:01 PM
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    Quote Originally Posted by Soluna
    I picked up a cultured marble vanity top to fit on my vanity at home. I didn't remember that the vanity fits into a corner and thus didn't factor in the vanity having a finished edge on that side. Is it possible for me to trim the cultured marble with a circular saw or is specialized equipment/techniques needed to cut this material? Thx
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    Jul 30, 2007, 04:38 AM
    Yes You Can Cut Them, With A Masonary Saw, You Also Need A Belt Sander To Finish The Ruff Edges, Or A Grinder.
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    Aug 28, 2007, 07:49 PM
    Once again, OH MY GOSH, you MUST use a diamond blade to cut Marble... and your best bet is to find a friend with a Wet Saw. Of all the materials I cut... Marble is the scariest as it's structure is such that it breaks easily. I would never cut Marble without a Wet Saw & have never sanded it with less than 150 grit.

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