Trimming Breakfast Bar for Granite
Jordan Banning
5 years ago
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Breakfast bar support with granite, corbels enough?
Comments (8)Hi, I had this same dilemma when I installed my breakfast bar with a granite countertop. I didn't want to use corbels or other supports because I didn't want folks banging their knees and I don't like the look. I like that 'free float' look also. So, I actually purchase a custom cut metal plate, screwed it to top of the breakfast bar supporting wall, and then just layed the granite right on top. Make sure that your wall I had to go to a specialty machinist shop to get the metal plate (roughly 10 gauge), and they laser drilled holes and countersunk the holes so that I could screw flush into the metal. This is not sheet metal. It's a very thick, very heavy metal plate. I had screw holes countersunk and offset every 8 inches along the sheet metal. Also make sure that your top 2x4 is securely mounted. If you can add a 2x4 between each stud (directly under the top board, side nailed into the studs). Then, you can screw through the metal sheet securely onto not just the top 2x4, but also the 2x4 directly underneath it, giving you a very sturdy base to lay the granite on. You don't want the weight of the granite to rip the top 2x4 off. You can see the whole project at http://www.thegoodrumfamily.com/ayrlee.kitchen if you look at the pictures under the Saturday section and you can see the metal sheet, and see a small section how the top 2x4 is reenforced with another 2x4 underneath. Here is a link that might be useful: Ayrlee Kitchen Project...See MoreExtending existing granite counter for breakfast bar...?
Comments (3)Hi July3Feb2, I have some images of two different materials to extend or create more counter space. Is this going the long way, width or the ends horizontal? And what about having granite matched and cut to fit and extend. If you have a granite like ubatuba, blue pearl, one of the giallos sometimes you can match it. But this is something you would have to live with if it did not as it is hard to get a perfect match. Another idea might be a working table that sits flush with your counter. A bakers table of sorts. Here are some images, maybe they can give you some ideas. ~boxer New England Stone Danby Marble Covetable Designs Devos Woodworking Oak Bar Siena Kitchens Spring Hill Farm SS and Marble from Soma Stoneworks Jennifer Gilmer Wood trim counter (extends) Island Vignette from New England Stone Walnut Island Living Space Co. New Venetian Gold Renfrow from Design Solutions Chadds Ford Blue Bell...See MoreChanging raised breakfast bar
Comments (15)Thank you for responding!! I checked this post a few times Monday morning, didn't see any reponses and then got so busy at work I forgot all about it :) lascatx: I love the idea of a towel bar there even the magazine slot is a great idea...so creative! Then it looks more deliberate and not something that we had no choice about. sjhockeyfan: "I would imagine that when the breakfast bar was cut down, that piece of wall was already there. The cabinet portion was also already there. Once the OP elected to have a new piece put on adjacent to the existing piece, there would have been no choice but to cover the top of the pony wall." - you hit the nail, that is exactly why we had no choice but to cover the wall. BTW we do have an outlet right behind the pony wall extremely close to the counter. Treb: the only other choice was cutting the wall, replacing flooring and DH didn't want to go that route. I wish I could have replaced the granite and redone it totally but that would be a bit crazy since the house is barely two years old and the kitchen is brand new. For me it was more about improving the functionality of the space. As far as practical use of space goes, we've used that space so much more in the past 4 days (we got it done last weekend) than we ever did when it was raised :) The raised bar at least for us was like a clutter magnet. No one ever sat there except sometimes DS who now just loves the one level space. It has totally changed the space for the better!! Would NEVER EVER want to go back to the raised bar again :)...See MorePlease vote on breakfast bar shape!
Comments (15)Thanks everyone! Seems like #2 is the clear frontrunner. Some great points to consider too. The bruising is a good point that I hadn't thought of! The OTR microwave will be in that location, and while not the exact same model, it is very similar and will have the curves. I agree that the curve of the bar would tie in nicely. Interesting point too about the curved one being more welcoming. Our cabinets will be shaker style, but there will be some other curves to soften it somewhat. The overall style of the kitchen and adjacent living areas will be a blend of craftsman, modern and ''organic''. Lots of wood, stone, plants, natural elements, earth tones, with a touch of modern. Hopefully it will come together alright! The software DH used is called Maya. It's professional software used for animation, so not really meant for kitchen design ... but it's definitely helpful nonetheless! The pendants are pretty close to the ones we plan to get. They are Tech Lighting Mini Melrose pendants in Tahoe Pine Amber. I hope they will look good, because they are probably the only decision we haven't agonized over and both knew we loved right away!...See MoreJordan Banning
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