Granite or appliances first

15 years ago

After having cabinet installation, what do most do...install the granite or the appliances first? My granite guy tells me d/w and range first, designer says after. Please tell me what youve done. Thanks!

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ccoombs1
15 years ago
Range and Dw need to be on site, but not installed. Both of those appliances may need to be replaced at some point and if they are installed prior to the granite, you may have trouble getting them back out (depending on how the granite is installed around them).
edlakin
15 years ago
either way works fine. i've done both without issues.
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evilbunnie
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I'm remembering a poster who described a countertop gap at the range bc the range was on site, but not installed, when the counters were templated. This story scared me so much, I'm thinking of insisting that the appliances be in place. But perhaps its best to ask the countertop fabricator? That way if there's a mistake, they have to reinstall and eat the cost, and they can't blame you for not having the setup the way they specified.

However, I imagine the downside of having the applicances in place is that they are vulnerable to damage in the installation process. But as long as you can observe the install and stop the process if there's damage, then that risk could be minimized.
lucky32
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Just make sure they look at appliances and specs. cause my stove was onsite but not installed and they cut my granite wrong. So watch out!
chefnewbie
15 years ago
I was told my appliances needed to be in before they would template. They did not need to be hooked up, but they needed to be in place.
Also, they took my sinks with them to the shop when they cut the granite, so make sure you have your sinks.
seaglass7
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My KD says have them onsite, they will set them in place for the template (but not install them), remove them for safekeeping, and do the final install after the granite is in. Because the wall ovens are not affected by the granite, I've convinced the GC to have the electrician install the ovens so I can bake Christmas cookies this weekend ;0).

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