Does it take a long time to install a granite kitchen countertop and what is the process?
The installation does not take very long. It normally takes 2 to 5 hours, depending on the size of the job. This usually depends on the number of joint(s) the particular countertop or vanity top might have. If there are no joints, it will take no longer than 1 to 3 hours. There are a number of steps before a granite countertop can be installed. This all depends on your existing cabinetry. **If it is a New kitchen with new cabinetry then there is little work to be done. **But, if it is an Existing Kitchen with existing countertops and plumbing then a little more work is required to done before the installation of the new countertop can take place. (Please refer to Kitchen / Vanity Countertop Templating Checklist for more details.) The process to get granite countertop: a)If you have hired a contractor, then you do not have to worry or do anything at all besides deciding on the color of granite and which nosing (edge) you want to go with. b)Or, if you have the experience and can handle t
