What to Expect with Granite Countertop Installation

Because granite countertops give the appearance of opulence and beauty, many people mistakenly believe it’s expensive and out of their reach. However, you might be surprised that this may not be true for your budget. If you’re wondering how much granite countertops cost, the price depends on the type of granite and how plentiful it is. The more there is of a particular type of granite, the more economical it is.

Summit Cabinets has been installing affordable granite countertops in homes in Corona and the surrounding areas for over 18 years. The granite selections we provide, from African or Golden Persa to Black Star or White Galaxy granites, can transform the appearance of your kitchen into luxuriousness but at wholesale costs. Learn from Summit Cabinets what to expect at your granite countertop installation.

Setting Up Your Space For Successful Installation

Another factor contributing to the cost of granite countertops is how much you’ll need. Granite price by square foot can be $40 to $100 depending on the type, so you’ll have to measure the size of your kitchen. Our design experts at Summit Cabinets can help you get an exact measurement of the granite you’ll need for a more accurate cost estimate.

In addition, if you take advantage of our design experts’ free services, they’ll also be able to tell you if your existing base cabinets are rated to take the weight of granite stone. Your countertops can weigh between 13 pounds and 30 pounds per square foot, depending on the thickness of the granite. Our design experts can help you choose the thickness your cabinets will withstand. However, if your existing cabinets will not be able to hold up under any weight of granite, we can offer to replace them with quality, sturdy kitchen base cabinets at wholesale prices.

Removing Old Countertops

If you have existing countertops needing removal, we can also help with that. Our installation team will have to shut off the water supply and disconnect the sink and faucet to prevent water damage while removing the countertops. How long it takes to remove them and the mess the process may generate depends on the age and condition of your current countertops, especially with laminate ones.

Adding Your New Granite Countertops

If you’re wondering how to install granite countertops, here’s how our installation team does it. They will start bringing in the granite in 200 to 800-pound sections to place on your cabinets. Our granite installation team will place shims where needed to ensure your countertops are level. Once all the pieces are placed and leveled, they will apply epoxy to where the seams will be located between pieces. The pieces are then moved together with large suction cups to meet at the seam. As the epoxy sets, they will install the backsplash and apply caulking to the underside of the countertop and any areas that come in contact with a painted surface.

Cleaning Up Your Space

Our installation team won’t leave you to clean up the mess yourself. They will remove any excess epoxy from the countertops and make sure they are cleaned of dirt, dust, and construction residue. Then, they’ll clean up the job site around the cabinets as part of their service.

Ready to Have a Granite Countertop Installed?

Now that you know that the possibility of installing granite countertops is within your grasp and that the process doesn’t impose much inconvenience, it’s time to start the transformation. When considering granite countertops from Summit Cabinets, you can take advantage of our complimentary kitchen design service, which uses a 3D simulation to show you what your granite countertops will look like when completed. Contact us to learn how to get your free kitchen design consultation from our design experts for your kitchen transformation.