Transporting Granite Countertops

This can be made of metal or wood 2 x 4 boards.

Transporting granite countertops.

It s important to always carry the countertops in a vertical position never horizontally flat to avoid cracking or breaking the stone. With the right equipment and preparation transporting granite can be effortless. If you are able to transport your new granite counter yourself in a suv or similar vehicle you should just make certain to place the slab in a way that it is sitting vertically with support so that it does not move. With the right equipment and preparation transporting granite can be effortless.

Once granite countertopsare installed they are nearly indestructible but in transit granite is quite fragile. Moving blankets or padding. Bubble wrap may work. In case you are carrying the granite all by your self you ll need some extra man power.

Handy homeowners can save money by installing the counters themselves. An a frame pictured below supports the stone countertops by transporting them in a vertical position. Once granite countertops are installed they are nearly indestructible but in transit granite is quite fragile. Cabinets provide equal support under the counter evenly spreading the weight.

When properly supported it is sturdy and resists cracking. To help alleviate impact you want to use padding on the granite making the hits a softer blow to the fragile rock in transit. Without this support granite is susceptible to cracks. How i diy transported 9 feet worth of quartz countertop from the granite shop to my home using my nissan altima.

To transport prefabricated stone slabs most professionals will use something called an a frame. To transport granite slabs carry them on edge in an a frame rack the way glass is carried. With the right equipment and preparation transporting granite can be effortless. Granite is a rigid natural stone.

When loading onto an a frame the unpolished sides should always go against the frame. Protect the edges by covering them with wide painter s tape. If needed you can make a simple rack from 2x4s. Handy homeowners can save money by installing the counters themselves.

Especially if you are transporting more than one countertop at a time these are a must. I saved 125 in delivery fees.