How To Prepare For New Countertops

Getting brand new kitchen countertops installed into your house can be both exciting and stressful. Let’s face it, the kitchen is a room in our home that we use every single day. It may in fact, even be the most used room in your house. It is after all the heart of the home. If you’re getting new granite or quartz countertops installed in your home, you’ll want to make sure both you and your kitchen are prepared. Metro Marble & Granite is here to help you prepare. If you’re looking for new granite or quartz countertops at the Lake of the Ozarks, visit our website or stop by our showroom to see how we can help!

Preparing For New Countertops

In any kitchen, countertops are used frequently, so it’s important that during the installation process you can continue with a normal lifestyle. Countertop installations aren’t as easy as they look. The amount of time it takes for the installation also depends on the time of year, the amount of countertop space that is being replaced, and the type of material that is being used. It’s also important to understand that some minor inconveniences will have to be dealt with.

Other Spaces
 While your countertops are being installed, your kitchen will be out of commission during this time frame. Because of this, it’s a great idea to create some sort of space so you can take care of your kitchen needs during this time. Depending on the weather, you can always grill or do any cooking outside. Another great option? Takeout from a local restaurant. You can also buy or make simple meals that don’t require as much space or use of the kitchen to make. Prepping ahead of time is a great option.

Clean Up
It’s important to remove any objects from your kitchen countertops before the contractors arrive at your home for installation. You’ll want to be away utensils, coffeemakers, blenders, toasters, and any other objects on your counters. This can be a daunting task if you have a lot of stuff, but it’s also a great time to go through your items and purge anything you don’t need anymore. This is also a great time to get your kitchen organized. It’s also helpful to clean out the drawers as well.


Avoid A Mess
Installing new countertops can be a messy task. In order to avoid any unneeded messes, it’s a good idea to find the closest point of entry to your kitchen. This will help ensure that contractors aren’t lugging tools and materials throughout your home. It’s also a good idea to lay down drop cloths, towels, or even tarps between the door and your kitchen. This will help contain the mess to one area of those house without impending on the contractor’s work or progress.

Preparations
You should communicate with your contractors to see if there are any other preparations they need you to make before the work begins. There may be specific tasks they want to be completed, or they may prefer to take care of it themselves. Communication is extremely important. If you have any questions, it’s always a great idea to talk to your contractor.

If you’re getting new countertops installed into your home soon, we hope these preparation tips are beneficial. If you’re looking for new granite, quartz, or marble countertops, Metro Marble & Granite can help! Stop by our showroom or visit our website to see some of the great products we offer. Now is a great time to get your home ready for entertaining during the summer.

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