My A$$HOLE !@!@#$%^&*() contractor attached the dishwasher to the
underside of our granite countertop with liquid nails. The only way I
see of now removing said dishwasher for repair or replacement is sawing
off the metal tabs that are holding it in place or applying some kind
of solvent to the countertop.

Has anyone ever used "liquid nails remover"? is this going to damage
the countertop?

I am refraining from ripping him a new one until he fixes said problem
to my satisfaction but it is not easy.

must control fist of death!

Lenora

wrote:
My A$$HOLE !@!@#$%^&*() contractor attached the dishwasher to the
underside of our granite countertop with liquid nails. The only way I
see of now removing said dishwasher for repair or replacement is sawing
off the metal tabs that are holding it in place or applying some kind
of solvent to the countertop.

Has anyone ever used "liquid nails remover"? is this going to damage
the countertop?

I am refraining from ripping him a new one until he fixes said problem
to my satisfaction but it is not easy.

must control fist of death!

Lenora

You could just use your *fist of death* to eradicate the adhesive. Or
use your gauntlets of ogre power to lift the entire countertop along
with the dishwasher for repair. I personally just cast a *heal
salver-launderer* spell when it acts up.

wrote:
My A$$HOLE !@!@#$%^&*() contractor attached the dishwasher to the
underside of our granite countertop with liquid nails. The only way I
see of now removing said dishwasher for repair or replacement is sawing
off the metal tabs that are holding it in place or applying some kind
of solvent to the countertop.

Has anyone ever used "liquid nails remover"? is this going to damage
the countertop?

I am refraining from ripping him a new one until he fixes said problem
to my satisfaction but it is not easy.

must control fist of death!

Lenora

Acetone may work as well. It will also remove oil type stains from
granite. Soak a paper towel then tape cellophane over the damp towel
and let it set for a while.

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My A$$HOLE !@!@#$%^&*() contractor attached the dishwasher to the
underside of our granite countertop with liquid nails. The only way I
see of now removing said dishwasher for repair or replacement is sawing
off the metal tabs that are holding it in place or applying some kind
of solvent to the countertop.

Has anyone ever used "liquid nails remover"? is this going to damage
the countertop?

What do you suggest as an alternative? What is the accepted method of
securing a DW to a granite top? I'd be afraid of drilling it or adding any
anchors.

"Edwin Pawlowski" wrote in
What do you suggest as an alternative? What is the accepted method of
securing a DW to a granite top? I'd be afraid of drilling it or
adding any anchors.

Added a strip of hardwood between the cabinet sides, attached at each side
to the cabinet with an angle bracket. Then screw the D/W to the hardwood.

I'd be very cautious of using acetone. It's extemely volitile and
flammable.

Since the adhesive is between the metal tabs and countertop, it's going to
be difficult for any solvent to soak into the bond line and dissolve the
glue. You'll need something that is low in volitility and won't run all
over the place. Try spraying the bonded clips with a penetrating oil like
WD-40 and keep it wet for a few days to see if this works. You might find
that it softens the adhesive enough that you can pry it apart with a putty
knife. Once you get the clips off, you should be able to remove the residue
with mineral spirits (also flammable) and elbow grease.

Tom


If you are going to use a solvent, I suggest you start with mineral spirits.
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My A$$HOLE !@!@#$%^&*() contractor attached the dishwasher to the
underside of our granite countertop with liquid nails. The only way I
see of now removing said dishwasher for repair or replacement is sawing
off the metal tabs that are holding it in place or applying some kind
of solvent to the countertop.

Has anyone ever used "liquid nails remover"? is this going to damage
the countertop?

I am refraining from ripping him a new one until he fixes said problem
to my satisfaction but it is not easy.

must control fist of death!

Lenora

wrote:
My A$$HOLE !@!@#$%^&*() contractor attached the dishwasher to the
underside of our granite countertop with liquid nails. The only way I
see of now removing said dishwasher for repair or replacement is sawing
off the metal tabs that are holding it in place or applying some kind
of solvent to the countertop.

Has anyone ever used "liquid nails remover"? is this going to damage
the countertop?

I am refraining from ripping him a new one until he fixes said problem
to my satisfaction but it is not easy.

must control fist of death!

Lenora

Why go with a solvent? How about a utility knife? Could have been done
in the time it took you to boot up your computer. git-er-done.

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Sounds like a heavy razor edge tool -- scrape -- job to me. I don't
think you will damage the granite, and you should be able to scrape it
reasonable clean. --Phil

wrote:

My A$$HOLE !@!@#$%^&*() contractor attached the dishwasher to the
underside of our granite countertop with liquid nails. The only way I
see of now removing said dishwasher for repair or replacement is sawing
off the metal tabs that are holding it in place or applying some kind
of solvent to the countertop.

Has anyone ever used "liquid nails remover"? is this going to damage
the countertop?

I am refraining from ripping him a new one until he fixes said problem
to my satisfaction but it is not easy.

must control fist of death!

Lenora


--
Phil Munro Dept of Electrical & Computer Engin
Youngstown State University
Youngstown, Ohio 44555

You could try dry ice

Tvfarmer wrote:

This may be a long shot but try 3+ long strands of strong dental
floss and work it back and fourth like a saw and cut the glue between
the metal bracket and counter top.
Just a thought to avoid solvents.
Jeff

wrote:
My A$$HOLE !@!@#$%^&*() contractor attached the dishwasher to the
underside of our granite countertop with liquid nails. The only way
I see of now removing said dishwasher for repair or replacement is
sawing off the metal tabs that are holding it in place or applying
some kind of solvent to the countertop.

Has anyone ever used "liquid nails remover"? is this going to damage
the countertop?

I am refraining from ripping him a new one until he fixes said
problem to my satisfaction but it is not easy.

must control fist of death!

Lenora

wrote:

My A$$HOLE !@!@#$%^&*() contractor attached the dishwasher to the
underside of our granite countertop with liquid nails. The only way I
see of now removing said dishwasher for repair or replacement is sawing
off the metal tabs that are holding it in place or applying some kind
of solvent to the countertop.

Has anyone ever used "liquid nails remover"? is this going to damage
the countertop?

I am refraining from ripping him a new one until he fixes said problem
to my satisfaction but it is not easy.

must control fist of death!

Sounds like a job for the Fein Multimaster
http://www.coastaltool.com/cgi-bin/SoftCart.exe/a/fein/fein.htm?L+coastest+twhg4907ff2b362b+1151628304#mu ltipurpose.
Seriously. The flexible scraper blade or the E-cut universal blade should
be able to cut nicely between the bracket and the countertop.

If you're on a budget that won't handle a Multimaster, you could dry doing
the same with a jeweler's saw
http://www.widgetsupply.com/page/WS/CTGY/jeweler-saw.


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