DIY Project – Kitchen Countertops – Prep Time

We got the call that our countertops were ready for delivery.  We setup a delivery time and prepared to remove the old countertops.  I decided not to start anything until the countertops showed up.  I did not want to rip out the old countertops only to discover there was a problem with the new ones.

Once I had a chance to look over the new countertops, I planned for the following weekend to remove the old and install the new.  First, I needed to remove everything from the cabinet under the sink.

I bought a white sink strainer, a white garbage disposal flange, a white soap dispenser, a white dishwasher air gap cover, and a white faucet for the new white sink.  Along with a couple of tubes of silicone and stainless-steel water lines, I was ready for the installation.

I started on disconnecting the sink.  I shut off the water under the sink and disconnected the water lines and waste pipes.  Next came the bulky garbage disposal.  I unplugged it and pulled off the dishwasher waste hose.  To remove the collar on the disposal required a screwdriver and hammer to loosen it up.

The countertops were ready to be removed.  I wanted to save the countertops, so I wanted to remove it in large pieces. I got out my Ryobi® reciprocating saw and started cutting along the corner near the sink. I would do the same on the other side of the sink. Without much effort, I removed the portion with the sink and put it outside by the curb. Again, without much effort, I removed the other two pieces by the sink, the desk countertop and the small one by the refrigerator.  I wanted to save these pieces, so to the basement the countertops went.

(I have used these pieces of countertops for a top of a workbench at work and a top for table outside.  The one outside did not last long. The years of season changes had it disintegrating. I still have one piece left in the basement.)

After I scraped off any excess glue from the top of the cabinets. I was ready to get the new countertops installed.

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