Andy Graves

Andy Graves

Solid surface countertop / tub and shower surround specialist. Creating videos to help the countertop fabricator along with educating the solid surface customer. I review tools, create How-To, tips and tricks and informational videos.

Some of the most popular solid surface brands are Corian, HI-MACS, Staron, Livingstone, Krion, Avonite, Hanwa, Stonia, Wilsonart, Formica and Pocelonsa.

Do Corian Countertops Chip?

Do Corian Countertops Chip?

Do Corian Countertops Stain?

Do Corian Countertops Stain?

Do Corian Countertops Burn?

Do Corian Countertops Burn?

Do Granite Countertops Chip?

Do Granite Countertops Chip?

Do Granite Countertop Burn?

Do Granite Countertop Burn?

Do Quartz Countertops Burn?

Do Quartz Countertops Burn?

Do Quartz Countertops Stain?

Do Quartz Countertops Stain?

Do Quartz Countertops Chip?

Do Quartz Countertops Chip?

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  • @occamsrazor7939
    @occamsrazor793914 сағат бұрын

    What saw blade did you use to cut that strip??

  • @AndyGraves
    @AndyGraves8 сағат бұрын

    It was probably a cheap blade from Home Depot but I don't know for sure.

  • @MPC2020
    @MPC20206 күн бұрын

    Have you got any videos of building like square troughs/sinks out of solids surface ?

  • @AndyGraves
    @AndyGraves6 күн бұрын

    Yes, I have a ramp sink video but nothing on a square sink.

  • @MIsssuperraw
    @MIsssuperraw15 күн бұрын

    How do I fix the color if I went too far and it white in that area

  • @AndyGraves
    @AndyGraves15 күн бұрын

    Be more specific, I'm not sure what you are asking.

  • @mikethespike056
    @mikethespike05619 күн бұрын

    Can it scratch my phone's back glass?

  • @AndyGraves
    @AndyGraves19 күн бұрын

    I'm not sure about that.

  • @TheDippod
    @TheDippod21 күн бұрын

    jig saw seemed to be at a pretty low speed? What grit was that block?

  • @AndyGraves
    @AndyGraves21 күн бұрын

    I'm not sure the speed of the jig saw. I thought it was on the highest setting. The sandpaper is 80 grit.

  • @markpumarlo2886
    @markpumarlo288622 күн бұрын

    Would this technique work on poly marble?

  • @AndyGraves
    @AndyGraves22 күн бұрын

    I don't think so.

  • @douglasmartinez8167
    @douglasmartinez816726 күн бұрын

    Thnaks for sharing. Help getting the CNC or dxf files for Vcarve for CNC cutting?

  • @AndyGraves
    @AndyGraves19 күн бұрын

    What are you looking for?

  • @alexanderbassett1015
    @alexanderbassett101526 күн бұрын

    Would this work for corner seams?

  • @AndyGraves
    @AndyGraves26 күн бұрын

    Sure it would.

  • @user-rq3wt7bp8m
    @user-rq3wt7bp8m27 күн бұрын

    Hi Corian designer white kitchen top. manufacturer made a mistake in measurements so my kitchen worktops are not equal in size. one side is one cm narrower. Manufacturer is saying that he cannot add a one cm piece to correct because the seam will show even with the left over pieces from the same cut since these would have changed colour through the years and they cannot round off the edge as is now. Am i being fed a load of BS

  • @AndyGraves
    @AndyGraves27 күн бұрын

    Is it Corian Solid Surface Designer White material?

  • @vesnamatic3577
    @vesnamatic3577Ай бұрын

    Hi Andy! Thanks for your very useful videos! Unfortunately we have dark quarz corian kitchen countertops. I saw you are saying don’t get them but it’s done. So question is do we do regular sanding or there is some protection like foil or resin that coukd work well on corian? Thank you

  • @AndyGraves
    @AndyGravesАй бұрын

    Do you have quartz or solid surface countertops? There is a difference.

  • @vesnamatic3577
    @vesnamatic3577Ай бұрын

    Solid surface corian

  • @AndyGraves
    @AndyGravesАй бұрын

    Okay, that can be sanded and refinished but it just takes finer grits and more time.

  • @willec7105
    @willec7105Ай бұрын

    Thanks, Andy. Your videos give people a lot of confidence which they wouldn't ordinarily have. I know when I saw the scratch made on our new island counter top by our house cleaner I freaked out. You've calmed a lot of frayed nerves.

  • @AndyGraves
    @AndyGravesАй бұрын

    Thank you. You're welcome, I'm glad it helped you. Just seeing the process makes it possible.

  • @zackdreamcast
    @zackdreamcastАй бұрын

    did you put a door on this or just a curtain? With the curtain wouldn't the water come outside the shower courtesy of that seat you installed?

  • @AndyGraves
    @AndyGravesАй бұрын

    We did a glass shower door.

  • @coryvalencia4559
    @coryvalencia4559Ай бұрын

    How do I tell what finish I have?

  • @AndyGraves
    @AndyGravesАй бұрын

    It's hard to tell but you are going to keep working the finer grits until it blends to the surroundings.

  • @GPG0000
    @GPG0000Ай бұрын

    Can you sharer a link to the 2 part epoxy? I'm confused. Also can hard wax be used to fix seams on Corian ? Please advice

  • @AndyGraves
    @AndyGravesАй бұрын

    Hard wax will not fix a seam. amzn.to/4bZisBO

  • @GPG0000
    @GPG0000Ай бұрын

    @AndyGraves hi, will this product you shared the link for help repair a crack along the seam? Also, there is a second crap off that same seam. What kind of material would gill that crack? Thank you so much for any advice you may have for me.

  • @AndyGraves
    @AndyGravesАй бұрын

    @GPG0000 this is the correct adhesive if you are trying to fix a crack in the solid surface. Make sure you buy the correct color adhesive.

  • @GPG0000
    @GPG0000Ай бұрын

    @AndyGraves thank you! Will do that! It's a corian look alike surface most likely linen or everest! Is this a color match? What color adhesive comes closest to these? Please advice.

  • @GPG0000
    @GPG0000Ай бұрын

    Can you make a video for a deep scratch? Would filling it with epoxy & sanding it help?

  • @AndyGraves
    @AndyGravesАй бұрын

    I may make a video with a deep scratch. I would not fill it with epoxy. Just sand the scratch but sand in a big area so that you don't get a dip.

  • @GPG0000
    @GPG0000Ай бұрын

    @@AndyGraves thank you! Looking forward to your video! What grade sandpaper would you recommend for a large scratch/ crack?

  • @sirspends-a-lot2861
    @sirspends-a-lot28612 ай бұрын

    If you left it on there and it made a small bowl in the counter, how would you repair this?

  • @AndyGraves
    @AndyGraves2 ай бұрын

    No kidding. There is no repairing it.

  • @scottadams1061
    @scottadams10612 ай бұрын

    Just used your video to make a template for our new kitchen cabinets. To be honest, I had my doubts but it worked like a charm. On to constructing the countertop tomorrow. Thanks for the video.

  • @AndyGraves
    @AndyGraves2 ай бұрын

    Thank you, much appreciated. Glad it worked out.

  • @watercarepro9610
    @watercarepro96102 ай бұрын

    Thank you, big help. Much appreciated.

  • @AndyGraves
    @AndyGraves2 ай бұрын

    You're welcome

  • @mdsalahuddin2841
    @mdsalahuddin28412 ай бұрын

    where can i buy this machine from?

  • @AndyGraves
    @AndyGraves2 ай бұрын

    They don't make them anymore.

  • @12345Chu1
    @12345Chu12 ай бұрын

    How about heat burn marks from hot pot? How to get rid of ?

  • @AndyGraves
    @AndyGravesАй бұрын

    You would need to sand with coarse grit until the burn comes out. Sometimes the burn is so deep you have to cut out and replace with a repair piece.

  • @AndyGraves
    @AndyGravesАй бұрын

    Sand the burn with a random orbit sander with 80 grit. After the burn mark has been removed sand with finer grit to blend into the surrounding area.

  • @lilveevee5375
    @lilveevee53752 ай бұрын

    Where can I find the scotch pad

  • @AndyGraves
    @AndyGraves2 ай бұрын

    The link should be in the description. Let me know if it's not there.

  • @RichBalliet
    @RichBalliet2 ай бұрын

    Great instruction video, what if you just want to just buff your counter to restore to original luster?

  • @AndyGraves
    @AndyGraves2 ай бұрын

    Thank you. Just use a maroon or grey Scotchbrite pad.

  • @jimp5489
    @jimp54892 ай бұрын

    Thanks for the video. Had countertop "stained" from a rust remover (phosphoric acid?) left on too long. Is it ok to start with 220 grit sandpaper?

  • @AndyGraves
    @AndyGraves2 ай бұрын

    I would try using a Scotch Brite pad first or a magic eraser. Start with something fine like 320 and see if that works. You can always go with a coarser grit.

  • @davidross5291
    @davidross52912 ай бұрын

    Do you sell these as DIY flat pack kits?

  • @AndyGraves
    @AndyGraves2 ай бұрын

    Yes, we have. It's not really a lot like IKEA with instructions. It's a kit like you better be a seasoned fabricator with some skill type of kit. But they are cut on the CNC and ask the parts are there ready to assemble.

  • @gregorylawson1216
    @gregorylawson12162 ай бұрын

    That was amazing! What if I have a counter top that is cracked all the way across (front to back)? It's still attached to the cabinet, but if it were removed from the cabinet it would be in 2 pieces.

  • @AndyGraves
    @AndyGraves2 ай бұрын

    You can just glue the two pieces together. No need to cut the slot.

  • @RyanF91W
    @RyanF91W3 ай бұрын

    I have a patch on my quartz worktop that is slightly dull after cleaning with bar keepers friend. Am I able to re polish this section of quartz using a similar method?

  • @AndyGraves
    @AndyGraves3 ай бұрын

    No, this is a different material.

  • @RyanF91W
    @RyanF91W3 ай бұрын

    @@AndyGraves yeah I know it’s different. Could in theory do this with a diamond polishing pad? Have you ever tried it?

  • @pegazo75
    @pegazo753 ай бұрын

    Andy I have an axyz infinite 5012 and i had an E715 code the spindle its not grabbing the tool do you have any information on this? maybe i need to reset the high of the spindle? how to-do that? I will appreciate any help Thanks.

  • @AndyGraves
    @AndyGraves3 ай бұрын

    I think I had that problem too but I don't remember exactly. I would call axyz and buy a repair ticket for $100. Then a technician will call you and walk you through the process. You'll probably have to buy parts. Then when you get the parts they will help you get them working.

  • @pegazo75
    @pegazo753 ай бұрын

    @@AndyGraves I really appreciate your response Thank you

  • @LMaquino0729
    @LMaquino07293 ай бұрын

    How do you remove the circular heat stain on the quartz counter top? Is that permanent damage? Please advise

  • @AndyGraves
    @AndyGraves3 ай бұрын

    An expert may be able to reduce the appearance but it is probably permanent.

  • @Conniesemtner-zc7fy
    @Conniesemtner-zc7fy3 ай бұрын

    So we corian countertops and kitchen island. We love them. However our island has seams that have come unglued. How can this be fixed? We don’t know if this is from house settling or me pounding chicken cutlets🤪. My husband can do anything but he is avoiding this…but there has to be a way to fix this without replacing entire top. I can send pictures couldn’t figure out how to attach.

  • @AndyGraves
    @AndyGraves3 ай бұрын

    Send pictures to [email protected]

  • @shiblets
    @shiblets3 ай бұрын

    Is there a recommendation to clean a seam? I bought a house with these countertops, but there is a seam that is visible now (looks like it got stained with use) and I'm not sure how to fix it.

  • @AndyGraves
    @AndyGraves3 ай бұрын

    Can you feel a separation with your finger nail?

  • @pegazo75
    @pegazo753 ай бұрын

    What program did you use on your CNC for this shower pan

  • @AndyGraves
    @AndyGraves3 ай бұрын

    AlphaCam. It has a built in module that makes it possible to do and it's automatic. There is not really any programming to do. You just define the outside and inside hole, it does the rest.

  • @michelleparlier6646
    @michelleparlier66463 ай бұрын

    What speed are you using on the sander?

  • @AndyGraves
    @AndyGraves3 ай бұрын

    Full speed

  • @saintistit264
    @saintistit2643 ай бұрын

    What r the different grits you go through when sanding?

  • @AndyGraves
    @AndyGraves3 ай бұрын

    80, 150, 220, 320 and if you use finer grits it will get shinier. Use a.scotchbrite pad at the end.

  • @professordandrea1448
    @professordandrea14483 ай бұрын

    Hi Again, I have the same unit, I’m just getting started with it, I have no operating manual so your videos helped me. I just need an initial set up information.

  • @AndyGraves
    @AndyGraves3 ай бұрын

    Initial setup information for what? I'm not sure I understand.

  • @professordandrea1448
    @professordandrea14483 ай бұрын

    Hi Andy Would you be able to provide a video on initial set up of machine with material placement

  • @AndyGraves
    @AndyGraves3 ай бұрын

    I don't really make videos anymore.

  • @teliramirez3914
    @teliramirez39143 ай бұрын

    Probably wouldn't hurt to flash behind the corners

  • @AndyGraves
    @AndyGraves3 ай бұрын

    For sure you could do that for extra protection.

  • @fredrezfield1629
    @fredrezfield16293 ай бұрын

    it seems as though everyone has a different name for this? style

  • @AndyGraves
    @AndyGraves3 ай бұрын

    I know we get the same thing from architects.

  • @astronemir
    @astronemir3 ай бұрын

    Any links for the polished finished one?

  • @AndyGraves
    @AndyGraves3 ай бұрын

    No I don't have them, but check out my channel and you will see a couple of them.

  • @astronemir
    @astronemir3 ай бұрын

    Been trawling through, thanks! Trying to find some links. 😊

  • @AndyGraves
    @AndyGraves3 ай бұрын

    kzread.info/head/PLzIaNZSIT2hclO95A6zW7yg92kW0kJudb

  • @nathanvince4728
    @nathanvince47283 ай бұрын

    What's the weight limit?

  • @AndyGraves
    @AndyGraves3 ай бұрын

    I don't know, we haven't had an issue with it.

  • @jameswahl8568
    @jameswahl85683 ай бұрын

    What about spider cracks in the sink basin ? Could you sand them out or is there something i could do to make it less noticeable ! Thank you

  • @AndyGraves
    @AndyGraves3 ай бұрын

    Once you have spider cracks the sink is no good.

  • @rmark3070
    @rmark30703 ай бұрын

    Great video! Plumber used something called Clobber in drain of my corian sink. Noticed later, the blow back left what looks like drip mark stains in the sink. Will the method in this video work for getting those marks out, as well? Thank you

  • @AndyGraves
    @AndyGraves3 ай бұрын

    Thanks for the tip!

  • @user-uq6tl8sl2g
    @user-uq6tl8sl2g3 ай бұрын

    This is how she stay tuned

  • @gund89123
    @gund891234 ай бұрын

    I think it depends on quality of the material, brand.

  • @AndyGraves
    @AndyGraves4 ай бұрын

    True. Top brand we've tested are pretty durable with regard to heat.

  • @LMaquino0729
    @LMaquino07293 ай бұрын

    How do you remove the circular heat stain on the quartz counter top? Is that permanent damage? Please advise

  • @donjay5925
    @donjay59254 ай бұрын

    Best example ever great job bro👍

  • @AndyGraves
    @AndyGraves4 ай бұрын

    Thank you. Much appreciated.

  • @stevesteve4715
    @stevesteve47154 ай бұрын

    Love your videos .I was wondering where can someone buy corian

  • @AndyGraves
    @AndyGraves4 ай бұрын

    A local fabricator. What area are you located?

  • @TamberlySeele
    @TamberlySeele4 ай бұрын

    I want to finish my corian countertops. Is it possible to burn them/ruin them if the buffing tool has too high of an OPM/RPM?

  • @AndyGraves
    @AndyGraves4 ай бұрын

    If they get burned you just resand. Start slow, keep it moving and it will be totally fine.

  • @TamberlySeele
    @TamberlySeele4 ай бұрын

    Thank you!!

  • @reneefleener1144
    @reneefleener11444 ай бұрын

    I need to know how to install it without the countertop

  • @AndyGraves
    @AndyGraves4 ай бұрын

    I'm not sure what you mean.

  • @aliciatreat-courtemanche5971
    @aliciatreat-courtemanche59714 ай бұрын

    What about top that broke while moving

  • @AndyGraves
    @AndyGraves4 ай бұрын

    The material was cracked before I fabricated it. I didn't see the crack when inspecting the material prior to fabrication.

  • @tglenn3389
    @tglenn33894 ай бұрын

    Would blue taping the cut line make a smoother finish?

  • @AndyGraves
    @AndyGraves4 ай бұрын

    Maybe, but the cut would still need to be sanded smooth.

  • @carforumwanker
    @carforumwanker4 ай бұрын

    nice too see mechanical fixings... seen a few sinks "drop out" and flood the kitchen!

  • @AndyGraves
    @AndyGraves4 ай бұрын

    Yes, having both is a great idea.

  • @duck_the_builder
    @duck_the_builder2 ай бұрын

    What holds the rods in place? Thanks!

  • @AndyGraves
    @AndyGraves2 ай бұрын

    What rod do you mean?

  • @duck_the_builder
    @duck_the_builder2 ай бұрын

    The bolts

  • @carforumwanker
    @carforumwanker2 ай бұрын

    @@duck_the_builder the tops are drilled and a fixing resin used to hold the fixings