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Cabinet requirements for granite.
Bbb encourages you to check with the appropriate agency to be certain any requirements are currently.
Remember if you use several smaller slabs instead of one or two big pieces and are careful to have your fabricator use mesh under the countertop where your dishwasher goes.
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I am told that granite would be the best replacement in terms of eventual resale value.
First dry fit the countertop to ensure an accurate fit.
If a thinner granite is being used 2 cm or 3 4 a plywood subtop will need to be installed.
Now this assumes a full depth granite 3 cm or 1 1 4 thick is used.
Lay the slabs directly on the frames of the lower cabinets.
When lifting the countertop take extra care to support the granite where it is thin such as along cutouts.
Once you have the granite slabs home it s time to install them.
I have read on the internet that granite countertops should not be used on cabinets that are mostly particle board.
With this scenario plywood is cut to fit the countertop layout and screwed to the cabinets prior to the stone tops being installed.
My old countertop has been tile and it has to go as well as the cabinet.