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Posted by dinotheo@yahoo.com on February 25, 2007, 8:19 pm
> On Feb 25, 3:15?pm, dinot...@yahoo.com wrote:
>
> > Hi all,
> > I am prepping my kitchen for the install of granite countertops. I am
> > removing the laminate countertops myself and for the most part I am
> > not really too concerned, except for one part. Most of my countertops
> > appear to just be screwed down. I have an "upper" area of countertop
> > that is at bar height. This part of the countertop is 18" deep and
> > sits on a 2x6 framed half wall. I pulled the trim off and it looks
> > like this countertop is attached with some sort of construction
> > adhesive (brown and looks like liquid nails). Can anyone give me some
> > pointers on how I can go about removing this countertop? This stuff
> > is
> > really strong I can hang on the ledge and it doesn't even budge.
>
> > Thanks,
> > Dino
>
> granite is costly how old are your existing cabinets? few would
> install granite over old cabinets.
My cabinets are 4 years old.
I was able to remove that countertop. I used a circular saw to trim
the countertop to 6" wide (the same as the 2x6 top plate). I then used
a reciprocating saw and pry bar to get it up. That particular
countertop was angled. Luckily only the angled piece was glued. The
other part was screwed. The 2x6 is a little chewed up (not too bad
though) in a couple of spots. I will fill in the couple of spots where
some of the 2x6 splintered off with wood epoxy. Now I need to remove a
cooktop, sink and backsplashes and the rest of my countertops....
(Luckily they are just screwed)
Dino
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