Securing dishwasher upper tabs to granite countertop

[bmwpower]

The top installer originally put some sort of "epoxy" to hold these upper metal tabs in place. The tabs are responsible for holding the dishwasher in place.

Well, since then the tabs have pulled away from the epoxy, leaving the dishwasher unsecured. I thought about re-epoxying the tabs, but have a feeling they will pull away again since there is considerable heat/moisture generated when the dishwasher is running.

I thought about drilling the granite and installing screws, but this may be way out of my league.

Is there any sort of glue I can use that will resist failing in this environment? Or do I have to break out my drill?

[mdshunk]

If you have a granite, quartz or other type of stone counter top, this black epoxy type stuff if the only way I've even seen the dishwasher tabs affixed. I'd be pretty scared to drill a stone countertop. That could end up being a train wreck.

[bmwpower]

Well, this stuff isn't black - it's white. Actually looks more like hot glue to me - it flexes like hot glue. Maybe they used the wrong stuff? Do you happen to know the brand name? I'll venture out to see if I can get some.

[mdshunk]

Jeeze, I don't. Whoever sells or installs granite tops in your area should have a lead on this stuff. I know that I've seen the white flexable stuff on very old stone tops. Most of the tops I've seen going in the last few years use black stuff that gets quite hard. You really have to chisel it off after it dries. I know that before it dries the installers use acetone as a clean up solvent. Perhaps Dunbar Plumber knows what to use? It seems like pulmber's that install dishwashers would have a need for such a product and would know what it is.

[Jacksnap]

..To add to mds advice, don't forget that someday you may need to service the DW, so it needs to be removable. If that is a concern, then other ways to mount it is to use the clips that come with most new ranges to prevent them from tipping when the oven door is opened (and someone places a heavy item on the door). The clips are anti-tipping devices that have a leveling screw in them. They are cheap and, depending on your floor setup, can be adapted to your DW.
You can also modify your DW brackets to, instead of screwing to the CT underside, they screw to an added wooden strip that is attached to the cabinet opening at the top.

[BigFred2004]

I had a similar problem with mine except the granite installer used the plastic anchors that he pounded into the holes, then used a standard #10 screw (I think that was the size). I had to remove it while doing my hardwood installation, so when I reinstalled it I used the same type of anchors (they're the yellow type for sizing, bought 'em at HD) and some longer screws and it's been in place for about three weeks so far with no problems. The original install was inplace for over six months without any issues. Don't think you have to glue them at all.

Fred

[bmwpower]

Unfortunately, I have no holes. The original install used only glue to mate the granite to the clip.

[BigFred2004]

Oops. Missed that little part. YOu can rent the drills and bits from HD, though, that I think would work with granite.

[Unregistered]

I'm having the same problems. Did you ever find the right kind of glue/adhesive to fix this problem? I too had the clips break away from the granite and it's caused the dishwasher to become unbalanced.....

[bmwpower]

One of many projects that I have YET to conquer...

No, I haven't tried to find some of the products list in the thread. I'm definitely not going to drill the top...way too scared.

[philgators]

I found a good solution for mounting my dishwasher to a granite counter-top:
http://www.granitegrabbers.com...
It's basically an aluminum strip that sticks firmly to the top of your counter-top and then lets you screw into it. Works very well.