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How can I extend the counter to install a dishwasher?

last year

Hello, I am looking to install a dishwasher in my kitchen that does not have one currenty. what would be the best way to accomplish this?

I have a few ideas.

Find an absolute black granite remnant and attach it to the existing absolute black granite. Install a dishwasher on the right side and a 12” lower cab on the left to fill in the space.

Cut the existing granite back a couple inches to get a flat edge. Get a butcher block 31-36” long and attach the butcher block to the granite. Install the dishwasher on the right and a 12” cab cabinet on the left

Rip out the exisiting granite and completley replace with an 8’ slab. (if i do this is there a way i can repurpuse the old granite? would hate to see it go to waste does not look that old) install the dishwasher on the right and 12” cabinet on the left (same as other 2 options)

There is one issue i forsee with the top 2 options. its the fact the dishwasher would be up against the seem connecting the granite to the granite/butcher block. I have heard mixed reviews on if this would be okay or not. read some things on here that the epoxy used for the seem would make all the difference. i am still worried that the seem woulnt hold up and damage my counter. Is there anything that can be installed to protect the seem?

Also, if i go the butcher block route in 4-5 years when my budget is higher i may put a complete new slab of granite in. In 5-7 years this will most likely be a rental property.

what am i not thinking of?

Adhere Granite to Granite

Adhere Granite to Butcher block

All new granite (prefer not to do this)

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PRO
HALLETT & Co.
last year
Your counters will need to be pulled to cut the seam accurately enough to add on more material. They will likely crack being removed. I couldn’t get a counter company to touch a job that small with so much risk of heartache.
PRO
Joseph Corlett, LLC
last year
I could get a passable seam without pulling the countertops, but it would be difficult to do cost effectively. If you're trying to get by on the cheap, the contrasting butcher block is the way to go until you can replace the top.
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User
last year
Built in dishwashers are not meant to support counters. To add this to the side with a piece of butcher block, means constructing a cabinet surround to conceal the sides, and to support the butcher block. In addition to the electrical and plumbing.
mama goose_gw zn6OH
last year
last modified: last year
Research raised DWs, which would entail a separate cabinet, but you might get a matching remnant which would make it look more deliberate. The existing top would still need to be cut back to an accurate straight edge.
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Joseph Corlett, LLC
last year
While dishwashers aren't meant to support countertops, cabinet support isn't required. Stout "L" brackets screwed into framing and/or blocking will be adequate.
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User
last year
"Stout "L" brackets screwed into framing and/or blocking will be adequate"

And leave the ugly unfinished side exposed. Sometimes the functional solution is the aesthetic solution as well!
mama goose_gw zn6OH
last year
Install the dishwasher on the right and a 12” cab cabinet on the left

Ugly unfinished side wouldn't be exposed.

The pic I posted showing a raised base cabinet on the left would work well.

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