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Counter installed - overhangs look too deep!

9 years ago

I specified "standard" overhangs. We also specified a pencil edge.

The overhang from the front of the cabinet frame is 1-7/8" or 2" depending on where I measure. The counter between the front edge and the sink cutout is 4.25 on one sink and 4.5 on the other. Both sinks were Blanco silgranit undermount (fabricator had me ship the sinks to them so they had them).

Is this normal? The overhangs look too deep, and I'm worried about reaching our hardware ( top drawers are only 5" high and cabinets are IKEA frameless). The counter extends 1" beyond the door/drawer fronts.

Is this within industry standard? Other than this, I am very happy with the install.




Comments (12)

  • 9 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    That does seem rather large. My overhangs are 1.5 inches from the cabinet box, which I believe is pretty standard.

  • 9 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    Standard is around 1.5", but I think it can vary a bit.

    I think you'll be OK if your hardware isn't flush with your drawer fronts.

    If I recall correctly, IKEA drawers have full-extension glides do I don't think the deeper overhang will be a problem for drawer access. In fact, you now have deeper workspace!

    However, the sinks are a concern...over 4" can be a problem. I need to measure mine, but I know the counter in front of my prep sink is too deep b/c I do occasionally get a back ache if I work at it for an extended length of time. I'll measure later when I can.

    Are you tall? It's worse of you're taller than average -- I'm 5'10", so I'm taller than average for a woman.

  • 9 years ago

    No, it's worse if you're shorter!! Maybe nobody is comfortable stretching.

  • 9 years ago

    My sink front is 3 1/4" and my overhangs are 1 1/4 - 1 1/2".

  • 9 years ago

    Pal - the first thing I noticed with the first meal I cooked when moving into this house. No overhang. None. My countertops are almost flush with about 1/4" at the most. I can't get my hand under to catch crumbs as I'm cleaning up, and have actually opened a drawer to be able to do that. Trust me, opening a drawer when wiping up crumbs is counterproductive ;0)

  • 9 years ago
    I agree that no overhang is worse than having too much! We had that problem in a prior kitchen and the doorfronts were damaged by dripping water at the sink. I think we will be ok with the overhangs as they are but just checking.

    Part of me is just concerned about the quality of the fabrication in general. The location of the sinks ( setback) which I know can be a back problem, plus I'm hoping g it will not be a problem when the plumber comes Monday to hook up the disposal and plumbing. The sink has a rear drain, and I'm just hoping the disposal fits and the back of the cabinet isn't too close!

    Also, I opted for a positive reveal, which they recommended against. The silicone between the sink and counter does not fully fill the space with a smooth seal. There are spots where "stuff" could get wedged into the crevice. I'm hoping g DH can add more silicone and seal it properly the way it is in my other house ( this one is a vacation home). It's just not the quality install I had hoped for.
  • PRO
    9 years ago

    Postform laminate tops are standard 25-1/2" or a 1-1/2" overhang. That does not mean it is "industry standard ". I was taught years ago, once I began working with better cabinets on nicer kitchens to have a 2" overhang whenever possible. Often that extra bit is needed for aisle clearance though.

    Your sink set back is larger than I'd typically have. However if there are standard depth, as opposed to slim, tilt outs that might be needed. Depends on the sink and I have not done a silgranite in a very long time so can't say.

  • PRO
    9 years ago

    "Is this normal?"


    Yes. We're building kitchens here, not shooting telescopes into space.

  • PRO
    9 years ago

    I am a fabricator. Your variation of + and - 1/16" is good. Our normal overhang is 1-1/4" so yours at ~2" is relatively large. It's a detail a competent fabricator would review at some point in the process, typically at the field measure. I wouldn't reject it if you are otherwise happy with the quality of the work.

  • 9 years ago

    In one bathroom I did a 26" deep counter with a height of 34-1/4" (These measurements are to line up exactly with full tiles horizontally and vertically)

    That sink is set 4" back from the front edge and it's not a problem, but it is a shallow vanity sink. (I am 5'4").

  • PRO
    9 years ago

    Our standard is 1.25" over the face frame of the cabinet. It can vary a bit below that or to as much as 1.5" 2" is pretty darn big.