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Author Do I need to build support for the counter?
dmitry.freitor@citigroup.com

2006-04-04, 4:21 pm

I'm planning to install base cabinets. In the end of a run I have a
dishwasher and an end panel with a stile. I'll have Silestone
countertop. So the question is whether the end panel itself will be
enough to support the counter, or do I need to build special support?

Thanks.
D

PipeDown

2006-04-04, 5:21 pm

Being at the end, someone is likely to sit on the counter. I would add a
2x3(or 2x4) frame just behind the end panel for extra strength.

I have seen counters cantilevered with no support but I don't know how far
you can go with Silestone. Probably not 30"


<dmitry.freitor@citigroup.com> wrote in message
news:1144175193.576097.319770@e56g2000cwe.googlegroups.com...
> I'm planning to install base cabinets. In the end of a run I have a
> dishwasher and an end panel with a stile. I'll have Silestone
> countertop. So the question is whether the end panel itself will be
> enough to support the counter, or do I need to build special support?
>
> Thanks.
> D
>



SQLit

2006-04-04, 10:21 pm


<dmitry.freitor@citigroup.com> wrote in message
news:1144175193.576097.319770@e56g2000cwe.googlegroups.com...
> I'm planning to install base cabinets. In the end of a run I have a
> dishwasher and an end panel with a stile. I'll have Silestone
> countertop. So the question is whether the end panel itself will be
> enough to support the counter, or do I need to build special support?
>
> Thanks.
> D
>


You need support.

I did a solid surface over hang and was told only 8 inches with out support
underneath.
I was told if anyone sat on the counter it would probably break.


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