You have planned your new kitchen. He selected the flooring, he chose the cabinets, he bought the hardware and he chose the granite. Now, he’s just waiting. But it will be worth it. After all, once you’ve installed your granite countertops, the room will be complete and you’ll soon be showing off that beautiful space.
But the wait… yes, impatience is to be expected! But then, once the day comes when your granite countertop installation arrives, what can you expect? After all, there is a kitchen to be enjoyed!
Installing granite countertops is certainly not a job for beginners or even seasoned DIYers. It is a specific process that leaves no room for error. It requires specific tools and knowledge, so it is a job for professionals. But, it doesn’t hurt to get an idea of what to expect from a granite countertop installation.
· As part of the ordering process, your granite installation team has already been to your home and made a template of the space where the granite countertop will be installed. That template will be used in the shop to cut the piece of granite to the proper size.
· Once the template is made, it is advisable to visit the granite fabricator’s workshop and let them know what part of the stone you want to use for your countertops. Don’t try to take the easy route and make your selection via email and text. Go to the shop. This will give you a better view of what the finished product will look like.
· If you are installing granite countertops in an existing kitchen, the installer will typically ask you to remove all appliances. If you’re installing a new sink along with the countertop, you’ll often be asked to remove it as well.
· When the big day arrives, your fabricator will bring the cut slabs to your home and set them in place. They will use a variety of products like silicone and hardeners (for around the sink) and see to it that the seams are as invisible as possible. Once the countertops are in place, you usually have to wait at least 24 hours before the sink faucet and drains can be installed.
Granite countertop installation is a detailed process that requires one to fully understand how to lay your stone without damaging the stone or your kitchen. The professionals at Universal Stone know how to make sure your granite countertop is everything you want it to be. So don’t just dream about your new kitchen, get ready to use it!
