Unlike laminate counters granite is fabricated off site then transferred to the kitchen for its final.
Replacing cabinets with granite countertops.
When granite countertops come first.
We would like to replace the cabinets without removing the counter top.
The simplest way to replace cabinets underneath your granite only updating your kitchen countertop to granite or quartz may have been the obvious solution for dealing with the dings chips or outdated color of older surfaces or it may have been the start of a phased kitchen remodeling process.
If your cabinets are in good shape structurally and you like the layout but you re not keen on the color or finish select and install the granite countertop first.
We recently bought a house with granite counter tops in the kitchen that was put on top of old worn and ugly custom cabinets.
I posted another question concerning this but i need.
A free consultation is the first step in the countertop installation or countertop replacement process.
In fact cabinet refacing professionals recommend having your granite countertop installed first if no other structural changes will be made.
Your free consultation will take place either at a home depot store in your area or over the phone if you prefer and will last about 45 minutes to 1 5 hours.
Replacing granite countertop with existing cabinets sitting on top.
Here is my plan.
1 get unfinished cabinets from my local hardware store 3 cabinets including the one for the sink two of which will be a few inches narrower because they do not come in the same.