How To Remove Granite Countertops Without Breaking the Granite.
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- čas přidán 17. 01. 2018
- In this first video, I show my step by step process on how to remove your old granite countertops without having to break them.
Tools I used to get the job done:
Stanley Magnetic Stud Finder: goo.gl/EodUu3
Dremel MM30-04 Multi-Max: goo.gl/ErVL9k
Dremel MM485B Carbide Flush Cutting Blades:
goo.gl/4U5qL4
Hyde Tool 06221 2-Inch Stiff Scraper: goo.gl/a1brHf - Jak na to + styl
As an instructor in manufacturing and I can appreciate a good presentation. Your instruction was as good as it gets. Thank you for the video, this is exactly the type of info I was looking for...
Saved my butt! Trying to change counter/sink but save vanity. Reciprocating tool from the inside saved the day. Never would have thought of it without you!
Thank you for showing this process. I hate seeing perfectly good anything destroyed when people redo their houses/yards. There is someone out there who will consider it an upgrade to get that countertop. I’m having a hard time finding a contractor to redo my kitchen because I want to save the solid wood cabinets that are still in good shape they just need to be refinished. I have a feeling we are just going to have to take them down and rearrange them ourselves. It’s not the first time we’ve redone a kitchen ourselves but we are getting older so it will be harder.
Thank you so much! With your help, I safely removed the sides and back
splash, got a Dremel multitool which will come in handy on many projects and bought a set of super strong magnets to try to find screws and am now just getting together the bravery to start cutting those screws. No space on either side, so we'll see how I do. Thanks again.
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This guy explains better then those other guys ( videos ) that just destroy or skip the part where they take off the top
Great to see materials being saved to be reused. I hope to get my stainless steel bench top off to reinstall on a new counter
Hi just to say BIG THANKS I used all the tips and principles you mentioned minus the stud finder no need they used some type of glue but the multi tool work really well . Work like a charm. Took 5 granite tops from 2.2 meters to corners of 1.5 meters l and 3 Splash backs, 2 window seals 1.8 meter ie 10 pieces in total. The wedges and the tips were great took out not a single issue. By the way none of us had a clue Or done before THANKS AGAIN. I saved allot removing it me and my guys.
You're very welcome! I'm happy to see that my video was useful :)
How To With Mr. Noodle Useful, it was a life saver. Before the video :( what did i got my self into after the video ; ) I got this.
very helpful tips on the counter top assembly process.... the screws are actually hidden and you can not run them out from below. Thx. We have several to do and will be able to reuse, much appreciation over here.
THANK YOU for the well presented and extremely helpful information!!!
you are awesome and innovative I want to remodel my kitchen moving stove and frigerator thank you very much
Thank you for being so instructive
Great ideas and tips, great job! Thankyou!! 👍
Very helpful video! I noticed that in the back , towards the wall but still in the middle, screws were nailed down. How do you remove those?
Thanks so much for posting this video. You've given me hope that I can absolutely renovate my kitchen on my own!
That was the best diy video. Thank you.
Thank you. Super helpful. Muchas gracias, nos salvó el día. You saved the day for us.
Great video and very helpful. Thank you!
Wow. Amazing! This was really interesting to see.
Excellent video. Thank you. If I was not interested in preserving the countertop, can I take a sledgehammer or mallet to break the counter into pieces? Thanks again.
Nice DIY tips. Thanks much.
Thanks! This was very informative.
You are most welcome...
@@HowToWithMrNoodle Great video, I need to remove an existing top for leakage repair behind the sink where I have to remove lower cabinets to replace drywall, if I don't damage granite which is the best way to reinstall granite same location?.
Great tips thanks for the video!
Thanks so much for you video. I am not much of a DIY guy and so am looking for contractors to do a rearrangement of a few cabinets....and not finding anyone that likes this kind of project. Most everyone is into rip and replace. Do you have an idea of how to find a contractor that is into upgrade and maintain? Thanks. T
Awesome video ! Thank you so much
When replacing a counertop is it possible to make the new countertop higher up than the height of the older one?
Thank you so much, so helpful. I just think when remodeling kitchen would be such a waste to destroyed the granite countertops, planing to give them away to a family member for their kitchen.
I’ve never done this but is it easier if you use some kind of heat gun to soft the adhesive to aid the removing process more easier?
How do you remove the old adhesive from the granite? Thanks ps.. Great informative video. Thanks for sharing
Can you give me your advice, please? I want to replace my undermount kitchen sink that sits on plywood. The granite countertop is above the sink. I want to keep the granite countertop and undermount my new sink so it also sits on the plywood. Is this possible? Thanks in advance!
Love the bloopers at the end.....
We had an installer do ours & they did a fantastic job.
Except for one piece of the backsplash they forgot to stick to the wall. When they sent a guy to complete the job he was just gonna stick the last piece on the wall and call it a day, even though it wasn't flush at the corner.
If they don't return and do it properly I might brush the dust off my own toolbox
Cant wait to try this tomorrow!!!
@@jsk8838 didn’t go through with it. Lol I was selling my home and realtor said to leave it !
No screws along the wall side of the granite? I'm told that there isn't usually a plywood sheet under 3mm granite. Does that make it harder to remove? Last, my quartz vanity topper has two undermount sinks. Do those have to be separated from the quartz and removed first? Or can I just unhook the water lines and drain pipe and pull it all off together?
very helpful video, I plan to remove my kitchen countertop and I don't have any idea how to do that. THANK YOU
Great job!
Thanks … this is Uber helpful
Thank you very helpful
Great video! I have L shaped. Is it feasible to raise granite at one end, so that cabinet section can be replaced without removing entire counter to avoid damage. L is 6' x 2.5 & 10' x 2.5 = heavy
That was great. Thank you
Great vid
Quick question. We have granite countertop peninsula that has two levels, so it goes up into a higher bar level counter to eat at. We asked a local granite supplier if they could remove the bi-level and make it flat and fuse the two pieces of granite together instead of us having to buy all new countertops. They told us that it wouldn’t be possible without breaking the granite because the upper granite piece is sitting on drywall, not cabinet. We are not sure if they are just trying to make a sale!
Thank you very much!
Hi, you seems really knowledge about what you doing, we just got island and countertop installed they are granite, the granite werehouse cut it wrong I asked for square like radius 25 corners cut for sink they cut it round, they put 2 peiced together with different edges finished and some scratches and a few other small issues, they offer a full refund, my concern is when they come to remove the countertop may cause damage my new cabinets and new hardwood flooring and may effect surface leveling for the next re installation, in this situation, would you mind, please give me your advice greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance!
Thank you!
Super... Where did got that machine
How did you remove the sink only? We need to replace the sink only. Thank you.
Is there anyways to do this with quartz BUT still use the same piece? We have an island that we’d like to do this to but we just want to move it over about 3 inches
Good Job
I am removing a countertop that has a sink hole cut out, is there any suggestions for bracing the bottom of the countertop with some type of support?
Hi , thank u for sharing this video. I wonder if I can do that only on the right side of my cooktop countertop, the guy who fixed the cabinets , did a bad job and now, I can’t push the oven all the way to the back of cabinet but only on the right side, and the countertop company wasn’t responsible for cabinets installation ... So I am in trouble. Do you think I can do like you did just to loose it , and in this way to be able to fix the cabinets properly?
I am not sure I fully understand your question. I am assuming that your back splash is too far left hanging into the area where your range goes preventing your range from being pushed all the way back. If that is the case you can certainly try and remove it using wedges then re position it with some construction adhesive. In another scenario if this is a slide in oven and it is hitting the underside of the counter top on the right side you can cut the screws on the right side and lift it gently with a few wedges placed between the face frame and the sub top. The wedges will be a permanently placed. In order to re-secure the top to the cabinet you will have to carefully angle some screws from the underside through the cabinet frame into the sub-top. If this is not the case a picture may help me offer a better suggestion. In the end if you don't feel comfortable doing this project please hire a reputable counter top company to make the fix.
Mr. Noodle Your vídeo saved my life!!! I am so happy , I was able to fixed after watched this video and All the problem is gone now. Thank you very much for helping us!
How long did this whole process take
if i dont want to buy a dremmel multi tool what is a cheaper option? I only have 1 countertop i need to remove
I am interested in that magnetic tool that finds hidden screws. What is it called?
HI- Is there any way to remove a factory preglued counter top . the top is cracked and I am trying just to replace it and not the base- irs from Wayfair
Everyone should do this and donate old granite counter!
Donate to who? Habitat for Humanity is super picky.
what size is your countertops and sink?
I have two pieces glued together to make an L shape in our corner. Any advice for separating the two pieces?
Thank god and thank you. I got the answer that i've been looking for.
I am glad you found my video useful.
You did the same process in the rear area?
Thanks for the tips. Question: If I am replacing my kitchen cabinets with the same configuration and I’m unable to separate the sub-top from the granite slab due to an excessive amount of glue can I just reuse the sub-top as well and fasten it to the cabinets using multiple L-brackets and short screws? Shouldn’t that and the weight of the granite be enough to hold it in place? Thanks.
If you want it to look rigged you can or you can take the multi cutting tool that he was using to cut nails to cut the glue. Same principle, get something thin up underneath the granite and then start cutting the glue while you the granite a little at a time. don't get impatient and try to lift it too much or else you will break the granite
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Where do i get one of those echo hammers
What is the pryer thing called?
Can this be done on cemented granite?
Is it possible to move the whole counter without dismantling it? I bought a house and the basement has a beautiful granite bar, but is right in the middle of the basement, and I would like to move it to a corner. Is it possible?
Anyone have advice about how to store and move the slabs without breaking?
Hi awesome video, now how to remove counter top from the MDF or Ply?
Scrape away my friend
If it is quartz will it be the same procedures?
Great job!👍But why would you want to take those counter tops out?From what I saw, they looked beautiful!😪
Where do buy the magnet?
Very hpfull!!
Hello! Have you any tips on separating the seams on large joined granite tops for easier removal/handling? We have purchased a second hand kitchen and want to save the granite tops if we can.
I have seen other videos online that utilize a blow torch or a heat gun to soften the adhesive allowing the pieces to be separated. Sorry, I can't be of more help as I have never done this myself, however in this video: czcams.com/video/QTvqZFgUKaM/video.html they demonstrate the usage of a blow torch and a box cutter to seperate the seam.
Hi what worked for me after seeing the video that he suggest was to use a heat gun. Use a Stanley knife ie box cutter to cut as much as I could on the joint while heating up. Then put the wedge ie Shim on one side of the joint ie supporting one of the granite pieces and raise it and push the other down it snap the joint. It was only glued altogether I don't know if they use a wood pin to connect internally what will happen
What is the name of the tool that detects the screw
I need to remove my counter top... Can u guide some. Question..
My counter top overhangs my cabinets by 1/4 inch where our fridge should live. I really need to either move cabinets which include the sink by 1/4 inch, grind down the counter top or slide the counter top along. Which method would you use?
If you removed the counter top you could use a diamond blade in a wet saw to cut off the quarter inch. You could follow that up with a polishing wheel using a side grinder type tool. To do it in place would be quite a bit more difficult and require specialized tools and techniques ans getting the final cut up against the wall would be the most difficult part. Not impossible just difficult.
Just cut the counter, bevel it and polish it with pads...take a little work but less than moving your cabinets.
I want to remove granite slab from my concrete counter without breaking it. Don't know how to do. Any recommendation ?
Wheres that refacing series?
bonus clip= It aint as easy as we made it seem. *But with the right tools WE can DO It!
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Can I use a jigsaw with a steel cutting saw
My counter has that old metal across the top and a metal strip where the counter meats the back 4 in pc. We cannot get it off.
Where do you get the magnetic screw finder?
It's called a stud finder and you can get them at any hardware store.
How much can you sell granite level 1 ubatuba? I will have som nice pieces
What if the granite countertop is 3M fitted? Meaning they did not need the plywood to mount the table top.
thanks
Thanks for the same
Thank you very much!!! The guy I wanted to hire said they would just break :( guess he didn’t want to take his time
Hi! Beginner here, just curious is it not possible to just unscrew by using a screwdriver for removing that screw?
The screws are screwed in to the plywood from the top. You cannot unscrew from the bottom.
Another thing to consider is donating the countertops to Habitat for Humanity. Hit or miss, but some of them will come and get them to reuse in their home projects.
Hfh charges high prices for the stuff they get for free.
Jeff what’s the name of that electric tool
Oscillating tool.
Now do the one with the sink/cooktop
Question for you Sir, why do you cut those screws? Don't they just need to be unscrewed from underneath ?Please let me know the reason, since we are going to remove ours soom
They are screwed into a substrate top from the top which the granite is glued to. One cannot get to the screw heads, therefor, they must be cut.
No granite installer is going to screw plywood from the bottom underneath, unless he thought that the owner would eventually replace granite later on. Would be nice if they did.
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But...how do you secure the countertop to a new cabinet? There is no way to screw the plywood base to the new cabinet. Do you separate the plywood base first?
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I got an idea, instead of taking and cutting each screw how about look on the bottom side of that piece of wood that the screw is going through and back it out. Only two ways to screw could be put in and that would either be from the top through the granite which I doubt or from bottom through the wood into the granite. Shouldn't be too hard to find the screw head
@@jsk8838 that stinks, what a pain in the arse
Well the screws are driven in from the top BEFORE they glue the granite to the plywood, so the screws are completely inaccessible.
@@d.r.v.g.4169right on
Está interesante pero debe de tener traducción
Hi there ! Why put screws with granit countertop when glue is supposed to be enough?
The granite countertop in the video has a wooden substrate its glued to. The substrate is between the cabinets and granite so the screws are in the substrate not the granite
@@thepugilist2013 Good answer ;)
Can't I replace the cabinets without removing the counter tops?
You could put new doors on your existing frame, but if you don't remove the counter top, you can't replace the entire cabinet.
homeguides.sfgate.com/moving-granite-old-new-cabinets-65213.html
Where’s the magnetic device at ? Is that what it’s called?
Do you have a hard drive? There are strong magnets in them.
I wanted to see the bottom of the slab; how do the screws connect the granite and the wood?
The screws hold the plywood to the cabinet and the granite is glued to the plywood.
Actually the epoxy you can make it soft again using a heat gun ...pretty easy.
You couldn’t unscrew it from the inside?
They lay a piece of plywood on top of the cabinets, like a countertop, and put screws in from the top. Then they put the granite on top of that so the screw heads are covered by the granite.
By the way don't pound your sim into far because if there is any error in the granite you will break it minimalist Lyft only