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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Removing/returning the granite is possible, but you run a big risk of it breaking in the process.  (The removing is the hard part.)

It is theoretically possible, but incredibly difficult, to replace cabinets while the granite stays in place.  You basically have to remove/replace each cabinet one by one, leaving others in place so you still have enough support for the granite.  This is really hard because the cabinets are usually bolted together through the sides.  Plus, everything is caulked to the countertop.  Knocking all this apart puts great strain on the granite and there's a good chance it might crack.

Putting new ones in is really hard because things don't fit perfectly and no house is level.  When you put cabinets in from scratch, you futz with the fronts to get them lined up, and shim the whole set level.  You have no flexibility to do this if you're trying to squeeze things in under a piece of granite.  It's also going to be impossible to get a sink cabinet put it while the sink is still hanging down from the counter (where it's attached).  You would have to remove the back of the sink cabinet to even have a chance, which eliminates the stability of that cabinet.

So, if you really love your granite, I would freshen the existing cabinets in some way.  You can reface, buy new doors, paint or restain the current ones.  Something like that until you're ready to redo the entire kitchen.

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I'm not the OP, but I just wanted to say that this is a wonderfully informative post. I appreciate your taking the time to provide such a detailed answer, PP. [/quote]

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