Plywood Under Granite Overhang

August 7 2006.

Plywood under granite overhang.

Why use plywood for 2cm granite instead of a different material. As for overhang depth 4 for 2 cm and 8 for 3 cm is fair. Having read a number of threads i am somewhat confused on how to support the overhang of my granite countertop. The standard overhang for granite countertops is 1 inches 12 inches for an island just like the standards in general.

I expect to create a bar area overhang of 12 or 13 inches. Yes you can extend the overhang on a kitchen island countertop. The type and thickness of plywood you use depend on the weight and type of the finish material. For countertops that have plywood underneath the granite material screw fasteners.

What is the granite overhang limit in this case. I intend to support the whole countertop including the overhang with 5 8 plywood. Just keep in mind you will want to speak with your fabricator supplier before making a final decision as he she is more familiar with your particular. How much is the standard overhang for granite countertops.

The granite will be 3 4 thick. You can use a variety of types of products as finish materials when building counter tops ranging from granite slabs and tiles to butcher block wood ceramic tile and marble tiles. However 2 centimeter granite needs support under it since it is less sturdy so having a plywood underlayment is a must. Under a thin granite slab top a plywood subtop is needed for support and to attach legs.

Plywood is an engineered wood that comes in various grades ranging from a through d. Whether or not a plywood build up is required depends on the edge detail. I don t want to do corbels. Supporting a granite countertop overhang under a thin granite slab top a plywood subtop is needed for support and to attach legs.

Can you extend the overhang on a kitchen island countertop. If the 3 cm material is black then try even 12 just don t let your kids play under it. Question we have a kitchen cabinet job with a peninsula and a 3 4 granite slab. For best results center the brackets so you have them evenly spaced across the overall length of the overhang.