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adding 12 " to an existing kitchen island... help!

9 years ago

we are trying to enlarge our existing kitchen island that has a granite top and is 28" x 58" Is it okay to add another 12' to increase the width to 40" and just lay the new granite on top by over lapping it at the end by say 1" or 2" , and then add support to the underside and ends?

I like the look of one level but want to use the existing granite and the cost factor is better just adding he 12 " x 58" instead of buying a whole new piece.

Appreciate suggestions. thanks

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User
9 years ago
It is going to look like an after-thought if you try overlapping. How about instead, adding a higher or lower section for seating?
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Debbi Washburn
9 years ago
You first need to figure out how you are going to support that piece... you can very easily just have it either overlap your current granite on the top or underneath it! Just make sur eit can be secure...

Good luck!
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Patricia Colwell Consulting
9 years ago
You could use stainless standoffs and have the add on higher than the regular counter and put new stools there if you use standoffs you will not need extra support either

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