1.Remove and disconnect all appliances connected to the countertop.

2.Remove the screws connecting the old countertop.

3.Use a crowbar to lift the old countertop off the base cabinetry.

4.The countertop installer will take measurements of the area to cut the slab or figure out how many granite tiles will be needed.

5.The installer will cut out the granite, if it’s slab, using a diamond-blade saw. Then he will polish and edge for installation. With granite tiles, he will create a hidden countertop to lay over the base cabinets.

6.The installation team will place the granite slab or the hidden countertop over the base cabinets. It will be leveled and then held in place.

7.If it’s a granite tile installation, installers will use grout and tiles to install the tile countertop. It will be left to dry.

8.Sealants and fillers will be applied to complete the installation of the slab or tile countertop.