I have read on the internet that granite countertops should not be used on cabinets that are mostly particle board.
Can you put granite on old cabinets.
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Apply second bead on top of sink rim to waterproof the gap between the sink and the countertop.
I am told that granite would be the best replacement in terms of eventual resale value.
But to the question.
I kind of have a thing for the befores.
If the cabinets are in good condition and you love them then you can have any counter top material you want.
My old countertop has been tile and it has to go as well as the cabinet.
I am having to replace a kitchen cabinet because of a serious water leak that water logged the particle boards.
Place a bead of caulk around the sink rim.
If you have a granite countertop you want to keep and kitchen cabinets you want to replace refacing can be an amazing solution.
For example some people decide to install brand new granite counters on cabinets that are either very old and poorly made and or have a poor design.
But the cabinet construction should be something other that particleboard imho.
If you want to refresh your old tired kitchen cabinets with some paint and new countertops then i ve got some great tips about how to install new countertops on old cabinets.
We have to begin with another quick look at the before of this kitchen.
To reuse the granite the new cabinets must be in the same position and footprint as the old cabinets.
If you simply can t do both at once and just want to freshen up the aesthetics of your cabinetry later on refacing your existing cabinets is the best option and will give you the look of brand new cabinetry without having to remove and risk breaking your new countertop actual cabinet refacing project by kitchen magic.
Backs are not necessary a support board can be secured to the house framing at the back for support.
I think you could do the granite that you want but keep it simple no busy texture.
I could see marble with these cabinets or quartz that looks like marble.
No changes can be made or else the granite will not fit.
Even wood counters would work.