The idea of the skirt is to completely cover the edge from the top of the granite to just below the top of the cabinets.
Replacing tile with granite countertops.
Skirts around a granite tile countertop are typically made of 1 1 2 to 2 wide granite pieces that exactly match the granite tiles or of wood that blends well with the look of the granite tiles.
Keep in mind that you ll probably need partial tiles for filling around built in appliances as well as at least a half dozen.
They may also be an outdated color installed during a period that will date the rest of.
Laminate counters can become dull and scratched over time.
Wide countertops by 2 5.
Then add as many tiles as required to cover wider peninsulas or islands and subtract for cooktops stoves sinks or other built ins.
To prep the countertop to receive the tile round corners need to be squared off and the countertop surface has to be sanded to provide a better surface for the tile adhesive.
Shows how to remove old tile kitchen countertop in 4 fairly easy steps.
If you dream of replacing it with a higher end stone a handsome warm wood or seamless solid surface then read on.
How to replace laminate countertop with granite.
If you re like millions of homeowners you could be living with worn decades old laminate or retro colored tile countertops.
Homeowners remove tile countertops for a number of reasons.
This is a quick video of demolition to a tile counter top that is going to be replaced by granite.
To square off the corners of the round cornered laminate countertop mark a line 3 1 4 in from edge.