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How to support a granite countertop over a washer and dryer?
Comments (2)You're better off simply contacting or visiting a granite supplier and receiving their input on what you need to meet your needs, and with the granite you are choosing....See MoreDIY Counter Over Washer & Dryer
Comments (5)I'll admit DH is the one who is better with this sort of the stuff (I'm just the creative one who comes up with the projects). ;) I have a W/D on pedestals and a shallow shelf above the back of them that was there previously. The one in the back just has a piece of wood on each side holding up the wood shelf (like you see in closets in older homes). I told DH I want a shelf in front of it that extends to the front of the machines so I can set things and not have them rattle like they do now sitting on the machines. He was talking about putting another piece of wood on each wall like the ones in the back and maybe some sort of metal strapping (like you see on plumbing or HVAC ducts. Although I think that is overkill. There is no room between my machines for a leg or any kind of pedestal to support from the bottom. I was just looking at pictures, and I saw a couple support from the bottom. I do agree with being able to remove the shelf easily though. Edit: I just looked at the shelf above the machines and there is a metal bracket supporting the middle. I was going to say if you had a thick enough shelf you would not need a bracket in the middle as long as you didn't put a couple of the 96 load detergent containers in the middle of the shelf. Hmmm I'm looking. Wish DH was here so we could find a solution. This post was edited by IowaCommute on Thu, Apr 3, 14 at 17:04...See MoreWhy are sink countertops never as deep as washer/dryers?
Comments (6)Standard cabinet depth is 24"-26". Compact front-load washers & dryers will easily fit into this configuration. Alternately, cabinets can be 30" deep, which is considered custom. Many like that depth; some do not as things get lost in the back particularly with base cabinets. Standard size washers and dryers are not designed to integrate with kitchen cabinets because Americans tend to put them in a basement or into a laundry room. I would be very careful about keeping to kitchen aisle guidelines since it's easy to forget that cabinet and appliance doors need to open and in addition a person requires 24" of space as a minimum....See MoreIs a countertop over a dryer playing with fire?
Comments (8)Hi Vinmarks, the counter will be laminate over plywood, supported by cleats nailed to the studs along the walls and a center 1 x 4 gable support. Water turnoffs above counter height, machines can be pulled out for repair and vent cleaning. If you need any more structural info before answering my question, I'll have to get my husband involved; my job is to find out how much ventilation an electric dryer genuinely needs around it. Can you tell me?...See Moreelcieg
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