Moving pre made vanity with granite top
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01-02-11, 08:15 AM
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Moving pre made vanity with granite top
Looking for any suggestions on possibly taking the granite top off a pre made vanity with granite top and sinks included due to the weight and difficulty getting it up our L-shaped staircase to our second floor bath. Yes, didn't think of this when I bought it, but it was such a great deal.....
The granite top is thick and accounts for a large amount of the weight, and it will be impossible to manage the corner with the weight and bulk to get it upstairs.
Any ideas how to remove the already glued on top without damaging it? I do like it and want to re-attach.
Thanks!
The granite top is thick and accounts for a large amount of the weight, and it will be impossible to manage the corner with the weight and bulk to get it upstairs.
Any ideas how to remove the already glued on top without damaging it? I do like it and want to re-attach.
Thanks!
#3
01-03-11, 09:51 AM
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How is it attached?
Most of the time these are held in place by the plumbing or only a bead of caulk
Most of the time these are held in place by the plumbing or only a bead of caulk
#7
01-04-11, 12:19 PM
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Have the installer that did the work originally come in and remove the countertop and reinstall it in the new location. That way, you won't have to worry about it getting broken.
#8
01-04-11, 01:08 PM
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Well 4 guys. One will be supervising. LOL.
Actuall probably 3 and a hand truck. They have the hand truck that climbs stairs. I know it could be done. It took 5 guys (one was me) 4 hours to get a cast iron jacuzzi up to the second floor. One step at a time. It was about 600 pounds.
Mike
Actuall probably 3 and a hand truck. They have the hand truck that climbs stairs. I know it could be done. It took 5 guys (one was me) 4 hours to get a cast iron jacuzzi up to the second floor. One step at a time. It was about 600 pounds.
Mike
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01-04-11, 02:22 PM
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you guys are all funny 
You haven't seen my staircase either, you might change your mind. It is closed on the sides with walls, and the upper half is narrower than normal as it is an old farmhouse remodel, not "code"......the plot thickens, hence my debate. I am just stupid. Might try to take off the bottom "legs" to decrease the height, might make the corner easier.. just then need to re-attach. Will definately need four strong guys. It's making the corner that is the kicker. We have lots of gouges from other experiences of furniture moving up the stairs.
You haven't seen my staircase either, you might change your mind. It is closed on the sides with walls, and the upper half is narrower than normal as it is an old farmhouse remodel, not "code"......the plot thickens, hence my debate. I am just stupid. Might try to take off the bottom "legs" to decrease the height, might make the corner easier.. just then need to re-attach. Will definately need four strong guys. It's making the corner that is the kicker. We have lots of gouges from other experiences of furniture moving up the stairs.
#10
01-04-11, 02:33 PM
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U should remove the top, IMO. Depending on the sealant used, you should be able to get a long bendable shark saw (it's a tiny hand saw with a flexible blade) through it (push it between the vanity top and the bottom of the granite from inside the vanity) and slice the perimeter. As mentioned, granite can easily break, so you have to be really careful with it once it is unsupported.
#13
01-04-11, 04:45 PM
XSleeper, that's where our Fein Multimasters show their true colors! Use a smooth non-toothed blade and let it cut the adhesive. No damage to the vanity, nor the granite (hopefully).
