Greg Cook
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As part of our home renovation, we're installing granite counter tops, new sink, new faucets, new cook top and refinishing the hardwood floors.
First step is the counter top demolition. I was quoted $4500 by a contractor, including installing the new cook top and sink.... I decided to do it myself. (It was also a good reason to get some new tools...)
Here's the kitchen with the current tile top.
I've put up a plastic barrier and will have a drop cloth on the floor. The tile will be removed, the plywood top removed and then additional framing around the top of the cabinet carcass. We have a new JenAir top coming on Monday and I'll do the initial install. A new stainless sink and faucet will be pre-installed too, but not permanently in place. The granite people will be coming on Wednesday for final measurements and to make the template for the slab.
Here are the 3 slabs they have reserved for us.
First step is the counter top demolition. I was quoted $4500 by a contractor, including installing the new cook top and sink.... I decided to do it myself. (It was also a good reason to get some new tools...)
Here's the kitchen with the current tile top.
I've put up a plastic barrier and will have a drop cloth on the floor. The tile will be removed, the plywood top removed and then additional framing around the top of the cabinet carcass. We have a new JenAir top coming on Monday and I'll do the initial install. A new stainless sink and faucet will be pre-installed too, but not permanently in place. The granite people will be coming on Wednesday for final measurements and to make the template for the slab.
Here are the 3 slabs they have reserved for us.
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