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Careful removal matters most when you plan to keep your cabinets, reuse the old granite elsewhere, or reinstall the same top after other work.

Protecting Cabinets and Walls During Removal

Granite is bonded to cabinets with silicone or construction adhesive. Cutting that bond cleanly prevents the top from cracking and keeps the cabinet rails intact.

Backsplashes are another trap. Tile set tight against the stone may need to come off first, and stone backsplash pieces are usually removed before the main counter.

How Removal Unfolds

  1. 01

    Plan the lift

    Piece sizes, seams and the exit path are checked so nothing gets wedged in a hallway.

  2. 02

    Release

    Sinks are freed and adhesive is cut along every support point.

  3. 03

    Lift and carry

    Each piece is lifted level and carried upright to reduce the chance of cracking.

  4. 04

    Prep the cabinets

    Old adhesive and debris are scraped away so the cabinet tops are ready for templating.

Planning to Reuse the Old Stone?

A removed granite top can become a potting bench, a workshop surface or a laundry room counter. Say so before removal begins so the pieces can be handled for reuse.

If you plan to put the same top back after cabinet or flooring work, see the reinstallation page for how that process differs.

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Talk Through Your Granite Countertop Removal Project

Share a few photos, rough measurements and what you hope to change. A short conversation is the easiest way to plan the next step.

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