Reinforcing Ikea Cabinets For Granite
A wall cabinet has a plywood top covering the whole cabinet while base cabinets have only a pair of plywood strips connecting the cabinet sides.
Reinforcing ikea cabinets for granite. 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. You can create an additional wooden brace at the bottom that will make your cabinet more. Thick fiberboard back panels set into a rabbet in the bottom and sides and in the stretcher along the top. We are super happy with them and am.
The countertops were not diy thank goodness ikea sent a crew over to measure and install the countertops. Next the cabinet backs should be reinforced. I was picking out granite and the granite supplier and fabricator the only one within 70 miles and the fabricator used by all kd centers around me told me he can t install granite on my type of ikea cabinets. If the cabinets have integral kick frames we reinforce those frames with 3 4 in.
Twice i know if homes with solid custom oak built cabinets which had granite counters installed after the cabinets were 10 years old replacing formica. Today is countertop day. Kitchen cabinets are typically manufactured to withstand all the wear and tear of a long life of normal service. With our cabinets and cupboards you can display your most beloved items at home and at the same time keep them away from dust smudgy fingers and other potential dangers.
Most of the base cabinet top is open. There are several considerations that must be made when reinforcing an ikea cabinet. Yes we are still talking about our ikea kitchen. Choose between a variety of display cabinets and glass door cabinets.
He said the cabinets with the metal bar. Factory cabinets that we see typically come with 1 4 in. Find out the weight of your granite per square inch and have ikea verify that they will hold up. Can i get a holla.