Plywood Under Granite Overhang

Whether or not a plywood build up is required depends on the edge detail.

Plywood under granite overhang.

Yes you can extend the overhang on a kitchen island countertop. How much is the standard overhang for granite countertops. The standard overhang for granite countertops is 1 inches 12 inches for an island just like the standards in general. Question we have a kitchen cabinet job with a peninsula and a 3 4 granite slab.

Plywood is an engineered wood that comes in various grades ranging from a through d. If the 3 cm material is black then try even 12 just don t let your kids play under it. What is the granite overhang limit in this case. Supporting a granite countertop overhang under a thin granite slab top a plywood subtop is needed for support and to attach legs.

Well according the marble institute of america you can span up to 2 0 for 3 4 thick granite and 3 0 for 1 1 4 thick granite. For best results center the brackets so you have them evenly spaced across the overall length of the overhang. Why use plywood for 2cm granite instead of a different material. I don t want to do corbels.

The granite will be 3 4 thick. The type and thickness of plywood you use depend on the weight and type of the finish material. 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. Can you extend the overhang on a kitchen island countertop.

August 7 2006. Sometimes we laminate two pieces of 3 cm material together and in turn require 3 cm of plywood buildup. Grade a is the best quality and most expensive while grade d is the worst. For countertops that have plywood underneath the granite material screw fasteners.

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. I intend to support the whole countertop including the overhang with 5 8 plywood. Having read a number of threads i am somewhat confused on how to support the overhang of my granite countertop. However 2 centimeter granite needs support under it since it is less sturdy so having a plywood underlayment is a must.