Plywood is a cheap and easy way to do that.
Can frameless cabinets support granite countertop.
I m not a granite expert so i can t say you need it or not for sure.
Granite and ikea cabinets are not mismatched in quality.
Flat steel brackets can be applied underneath the granite and overhang and secured to the cabinet.
I just wouldn t put ikea cabinets in a rental.
It is possible some manufacturers may recommend some special measures but it is categorically untrue that frameless cabinets can t support granite or need to made of 3 4 plywood to do so safely.
Yes granite guys often need some serious handholding to prevent them from lipping over too far.
There are several manufacturers i brace is one option that produce these flat metal support brackets.
Initially choosing the right cabinets for the job is vital and as lowe s own kitchen cabinet buying guide observes the choices and decisions may seem endless.
Frameless cabinetmakers all over the world build with 3mm top reveals everyday.
Granite isn t the fabulously expensive high end finish it was 10 15 years ago.
There are four common places in your kitchen where you will definitely need to support your granite countertop even if you are using 3cm granite.
The best solution is to have them return their buildup at least 2 1 2 thereby forcing their countertop to sit onto the boxes not the subtop.
You see them together all the time.
And you can bet that the million homes those german cabinets are going in have granite and marble top and the cabinets weren t modified to support that granite and they haven t failed either.
Kitchen cabinets are typically manufactured to withstand all the wear and tear of a long life of normal service.
The fella just needs some education.
Talk to a dealer who actually.
The vertical leg of the t about 2 1 12 to 3 wide is sandwiched between the cabinets and projected forward to the same plane as the door faces and act as separators.
With frameless cabinets you can make extended supports for countertops with regular 4 4 hardwood stock.
What you might need is some support across the front of the sink if you build a frameless cabinet.
1 over the dishwasher the opening where your dishwasher goes is completely unsupported since there is no cabinet for it to rest on underneath.