Kitchen Remodeling

We are replacing our existing kitchen cabinets and countertops w/ in-store/non-custom cabinets and pre-cut granite tops. No plumbing or electrical changes, just same place replacements. What should I expect as turnaround time and things I should look out for when they do the replacing? What else should I be watchful of? I don't feel as if it is as major as a complete remodel. Am I right?

I AM INSTALLING NEW CABINETS IN MY KITCHEN THAT I BUILT MYSELF :{ I AM REMOVING THE OLD ONES AS I WRITE. I AM TRYING TO REMOVE THE OVER THE STOVE MICROWAVE AND I CANNOT FIGURE OUT WHATS HOLDING THIS THING UP ! CAN YOU PLEASE TELL ME HOW TO REMOVE THIS MICROWAVE FROM THE WALL, I HAVE LOOSENED OR REMOVED EVERY SCREW, BOLT THAT MY WIFE AND I CAN SEE! HELP :{
JIM ALLEN

Jim,

Have you tried searching the Internet for the model microwave you have? Some times the manufacturer will have the installation manual online. That would allow you to see how your particular microwave is mounted.

My daughter & husband are remodeling their kitchen, putting in new cabinets & flooring. There is ceramic tile on the floor now but they want to change it to either satillo tile or a different ceramic tile. Is it necessary to take out the old tile or can the new be laid over the existing tile? They have asked different people & get different answers.
Thank you, Rita

Rita,
I would remove the old tile down to the subfloor. Unless there is no basement and the floor beneath is slab on grade, 2 layers of cermic tile is going to be a lot of weight.

I saw a house where ceramic tile was installed in the kitchen and the extra weight caused the structure to settle enough that the sliding basement door no longer opens.

We are helping friends redo the kitchen floor. One section of the counters is curved. We planned to use molding to hide the space between the flooring and cabinets - but what do you use for a curved cabinet?

Hello we are about to update our kitchen. We will put in a new floor, new countertops (granite or soapstone) and new appliances (stove and refridgerator) as well as paint. I just don't know what to do first. I know I want to get stainless steel appliances and that is it. But do we start with the floor? I'm thinkging paint, floor, appliances then countertop....but I'm not a professional. Thank you for any help you give me.