If you want to glue granite to wood to update the look of your kitchen and home, you can achieve this with a few simple steps:

1. Get the measurements 
2. Sand the surface of the wood 
3. Set the granite top 
4. Apply the glue 
5. Firm press 
6. Wait for the complete curing time

As you can see, the steps that are needed are simple. With the right tools and steps, you will have this project done the right way. 

Besides the wood and granite, here are a few more tools and items you will need to glue granite to your wood:

• Sandpaper or palm sander
• A measuring tool 
• Silicone (or caulking gun)
• Clean rags 

Keep reading to learn how to glue granite to wood the right way.

Step One: Test And Measure

If you want to glue granite to a new wooden structure, it is safe to assume this wooden structure is built well and will be durable. 

If you want to glue a granite top to an older or well-used table or wooden structure, the first step is to examine the state of this table or structure.

Make sure it is durable and robust with the ability to hold the weight of the granite long-term without any issues. 

Once your wooden table or structure passes the robust and durability test, measure carefully. Know what size of granite you need and the specific overhang you would like. 

How to check and test the size and the amount of overhang that would fit best? Here is an easy yet very effective tip for you: 

• Cut out and tape together cardboards
• Use tape to secure them in place 
• Get the feeling if the measurements fit well within your space

So, before you move on to the next steps, you need to:

• Test your wooden table/ structure
• Decide on the size and overhang measurements 

Step Two: Sand The Wooden Surface

Your next step is to scuff or sand up the wooden surface to the granite will be glued. 

If you can, do this step outside to avoid breathing in the dust and debris. Also, wear a protective mask. 

If you need to work inside, improve airflow by opening up some windows. 

Sand the wooden surface until it becomes smooth, removing the polyurethane coating (if your wooden surface has one). You can use an orbital sander or sandpaper to do this. 

Scuff the surface in the end. This will create a stronger hold for the glue. 

Step Three: Set The Granite

Before actually gluing the granite to wood, first set it in place. 

This is to test its final positioning, its size, and overhang. You want to ensure that everything is just how it should be before you make it permanent. 

If necessary, you can still make adjustments more easily before you glue the granite to wood. 

Step Four: Apply The Glue

Fill up the caulking gun with silicone glue. 

You will need help doing this part. To prevent accidental sliding, pick up the granite vertically. 

Silicone is a more flexible solution, less permanent. Apply a solid bead of silicone or epoxy to the granite and carefully place it down, setting it in place.

Press firmly to help create a strong bond. This is an ideal choice if you wish to change your countertop again. 

Use the best adhesive to glue granite to wood for a permanent solution. Choose from construction adhesives, such as:

• Liquid nails
• Gorilla glue construction

Construction glue will offer you the strongest bond and is a permanent solution. 

Check the fitting. 

Once you place the granite on wood, ensure the fitting is right. 

You can still adjust if there is any misplacement while the glue is wet and not yet cured. 

Clean excess glue. 

If excess glue spills or stretches over your granite or wooden structure, remove it (check out our guide section to know how to do this effectively). 

Secure and wait for the glue to cure fully. 

You can use clamps or add weights (or combine the two) to keep the granite in place and secure a strong bond. 

Keep the clamps and weights for at least 24 hours as the bond takes about this long to complete. 

How To Fix A Chip Or A Crack In My Granite?

Accidents happen. Maybe you dropped something heavy on the granite before or after gluing it to your wooden table or structure. 

Either way, don’t worry too much about it. You can fix a chip in granite, and the solution is simpler and easier than you may expect it. 

Here is what you need to do.

Clean the area. 

Move any appliance or object somewhere else that may be standing in the way. 

Use an effective cleaner to clean the chipped area, such as acetone or a granite countertop cleaner. 

Yes, really. If your granite has a dark color and the chip has exposed or caused a light area, darken it. You can use a permanent marker to do this. 

Create a color-matching gel epoxy.

You can use masking tape to create a guide to know how much epoxy gel you need to add. 

Look for a gel that matches in color with your granite. If you cannot find one that matches, use additives.

Add the gel to a plastic cup, add one or more additives, and keep mixing and experimenting until you get a matching color. 

You can also add an accelerator agent, such as Cyanoacrylate glue. This will cause the epoxy to harden quicker. 

But, before you use any accelerator glue on your granite, test to see if it will dry in a specific color nuance and if that will match the colors of your granite. 

If your granite is light-colored, you won’t want to add anything to it that will leave behind an easily noticeable color mismatch. 

Fill the chip with the epoxy.

Once you have a color-matching epoxy with your granite, slowly fill in the chip. 

Once you fill the chip and you see that the epoxy is starting to rise above the granite’s surface, that is when you know that you added enough epoxy. 

Spray it down with a hardening spray. 

Once you fill the chip with the epoxy, apply a hardening spray to it. This will cause it to harden and blend in with your granite countertop. 

Remove the excess epoxy. 

After the epoxy has fully dried, you can cut down the extra epoxy layer using a razor blade if you notice excessive amounts of it. 

Sand and polish. 

If necessary, use sandpaper to finish off the surface. Then, apply a granite polisher for the finishing touch and look.

Also, check out my guide on glues for cracks in concrete for more info.

Conclusion 

Gluing granite to wood is not as complex or difficult as it may seem. The process is easy if you know the right steps and have the necessary tools. 

All you need to do is:

1. Get the measurements 
2. Sand the surface of the wood 
3. Set the granite top 
4. Apply the glue 
5. Firm press 
6. Wait for the complete curing time

When sanding the wooden table or surface, you should work outside and wear a protective mask to avoid breathing in dust and debris. 

For this project, you need to decide if you want it to be glued permanently or if you want more flexibility. 

For permanent solutions and the strongest bond, use construction glue, such as liquid nails or gorilla glue. 

For a more flexible option, use silicone to glue granite to your wooden surface.