Reusing existing granite countertops in your kitchen and bath

Question:  Can I reuse my existing granite countertops for my next kitchen or bath remodel?

ANSWER:

More Indianapolis homeowner’s are choosing to stay in their homes and renovate or remodel what they have.  Kitchen and bathroom remodel projects are among the most popular improvements.  In some cases, homeowner’s already have upgraded their countertops in the past, but now choose to replace the cabinetry beneath.I have heard many owner’s voice there concern of whether they put the cart before the horse, so to speak, and if they made the wrong choice initially. The good news is with a little care and time, your beautiful natural granite countertops CAN be reused!

However, there are a couple of caveats:

• You will want to keep your existing cabinetry layout.
• You will want to keep your existing sink location
• You will want to hire a professional company. Granite can be heavy and bulky, let a professional do the work for you and preferably the same company that installed the countertops originally. They will know the best way to go about a successful removal and reinstallation.
• You will need to accept the fact that no company can guarantee your countertop will not be damaged or break during the attempt. In fact, most companies will have you sign a waiver disclaiming this risk.

That being said, you can save A LOT of money by reusing your existing granite countertops.  If you have installed granite countertops to your kitchen in the past, consult with a reputable Indianapolis granite countertop supplier, such as Marble Uniques, about your project.

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