How To Remove A Granite Countertop. In this first video I show my step by step process on how to remove your old granite countertops without having to break them. Take all the doors and drawers off of the cabinets to avoid damaging them.
Let the blade cut straight down between the granite and the wall until it moves easily. House flipping brothers Dave and Rich demonstrate how to remove a granite countertop. How to Safely Remove Granite Countertop Step One.
Use a utility knife to cut any caulking or adhesive joining the bottom of the countertops to the cabinetry.
Carefully remove the granite backsplashes if applicable by cutting the caulking in the. In order not to sear the granite this torch should only be applied for about 5 seconds at a time. These countertops are not easy to remove and you will most likely have to damage the countertops to remove. Next search for a gap between the granite and the cabinet.