Can Granite Countertops Be Removed And Reused. Granite is very heavy and breaks easily so you must apply caution when removing it if you want to keep it. Separating them from the cabinet frames is a risky and delicate and sometimes impossible job.
The key to preserving your granite counter is to give it regular maintenance. Uninstalling storing and reinstalling poses risk of damage and even breakage. Theres just a huge risk of breakage in the process.
What we have done in the past is have the granite installer glue wood cleats directly to the granite and then screw the cleats to the cabinet boxes.
Occasionally something happens to your granite countertop. When your granite countertop was being installed the work was most probably done by more than two people who struggled to carry and safely install the countertop. Uninstalling storing and reinstalling poses risk of damage and even breakage. To keep costs under control you may consider reusing some of the existing materials in your home.
