Has anyone had granite installed over existing countertops>?

Question

A company granite transformations does this--has anyone had it done?

Answer 1

I've seen it. They actually take approx 1/8"-1/4" (I think) Granite and put it over your existing counter tops. I think the do the top and sides all at once then put over your existing. Not sure if they glue or not-- I presume they'd have to.

Its supposed to be cheaper than 2cm or 3cm granite. But I don't know how much cheaper. I saw quite a few ads for around a yr ago but none since. I doubt many people go for it.

I don't see it in major home improvement places which makes me think its not that great of a product. Granite is pretty brittle (hard-but brittle). So, being thin I imagine it could easily crack if not supported properly. I think granite tile is a different story since that is "cemented" onto a substrate (e.g. plywood or concrete board).

Answer 2

I've not had this done, however I have heard of this company. As the other answerers have said - it is basically a veneer over your existing countertops.

And for what I've heard is the price - I'd probably just spend a little bit more money and get actual granite counters.

Answer 3

I am familiar with granite transformations ..
The material granite transformations uses is a man made engineered stone....It is not natural granite...It does not look like
natural granite and it is very thin...less than 3/8" and a natural grantie countertop is commonly 3 /4 - 1 1/2 inches thick ..
( 2cm or 3cm thick )...
It is not bad product but if you are going to spend the money, get real natural granite....

Answer 4

I have never heard of anyone doing this, and in principle, I think it's a bad idea. It takes almost no time and no expense to remove the existing countertop if you want to replace it. Personally, I would NEVER put any kind of a counter over an existing one. Your best, safest, and least expensive (in the long run) idea, is to remove the existing countertop, and replace it.. not cover it.