How do I remove my kitchen countertop without damaging the sink, the walls, the stovetop, etc..?

Question

It's made of tiles and they are heavily grouted in. Thanks

Answer 1

The Sink is uasually set in to the countertop, caulked and clipped.
From under the sink....Looseen the screws the hold the clips and remove ALL of them. then just pry the sink up (Disconnect water and drain first!). There are uasually for gussetts across the corners of each base cabinet, which have a screw through it and up in to the counter, check ALL base cabinets. With a utility knife cut the caulk across the top of the backsplash along the wall. At First Pull the counter straight away from the wall until the backsplash seperates, then lift out and away.

Answer 2

First of all, how is the sink mounted? If it is mounted on top of the tiles -- then just use a razor blade (or sharp craft knife) to slice through the Sealant, loosen/remove the nuts that hold the sink in place from underneath the countertop, (dont forget to disconnect water (and turn it off!) and the drain pipes) and lift gently away. This is the easy part.

To get the tiles away from the stovetop -- same thing -- is the Stovetop a Range? Then just slide it forward and out of the space it is occupying. If not, then read your stovetop instructions booklet (I put mine in a cabinet so I can readily read them when needed) to figure out how it is mounted (and if you need to -- make sure that the POWER IS OFF -- you do NOT want a 'shocking' experience).

The walls -- depends. IF the contractor did the work sloppily (meaning -- mounted the mortar on drywall and grouted on drywall) -- then even being careful --- you will have a HUGE MESS and have a LOT of work to replace what the contractor did improperly in the first place. IF it was on Cement Backerboards -- much much better -- because this is the proper surface to mount tiles and grout on.

ONLY you can determine if you feel comfortable doing this work yourself -- but I would suggest you look at the points I just brought up -- and then take the notes you made on these points to the local Lowes or Home Depot or similar Hardware/Home Improvement Stores --and ASK the Tile/Flooring Department Assistant (Expert) those questions -- they may even have great handouts for you to read to help you with the decision as to whether this is a DIY for you or not.

Answer 3

I recommend that you removed the sink and replace with new counter top. The stove top should be easy to removed, if not replace that too. If the tile is also on the wall, removal of the tile on the wall will damage the wall, but that is easy to repair.

There is nothing worst than an old sink and stove with a new counter top. If you can afford the new sink & stove, wait utill you can.

Answer 4

Knock out tiles away from the sink and stove and start taking out the tile and grout until you reach those points. Once there it will seem easy since you have already disposed of the tile around it!
Then you'll be a Pro. You're hired!!!

Answer 5

You have to remove the stove or cooktop. Remove the sink, too. The counter will be heavy and hard to handle. Besides, it will be screwed or glued down(maybe both). Wall tiles will probably get damaged, because they were most likely put in after the counter.

Answer 6

Very carefully ! next step remove the sink. step 3. remove the stove. step 4. keep grout wet. step 5. with a hammer pound on the chisel or you can also use a mini electric saw with a masonry blade. Note: cordless mini saws are available in the market in most brands. its hard work but there are no other options available Bud.

Answer 7

*Use a Box Knife, to carefully cut through any caulking at walls, corners, around the sink, etc.
*Dismantle and remove the sink, and the same for the cooktop.
*Unscrew your counter top from underneath
*Have a friend help you lift it safely to the floor.

Answer 8

Hire a pro

Answer 9

You should remove your sink and your stove first.

THEN remove the countertop.

Answer 10

You need to hire a professional. Sorry.