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Island Support

12 years ago
Do you have any details on how the Marble is supported? We are completing an island with a 6ft unsupported expanse of granite between the base cabinets and the legs and the GC is having trouble figuring out a support method.

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Lacny Residence Kitchen · More Info

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  • PRO
    12 years ago
    It's tricky and that's a lot of weight. We use a steel frame underneath the stone and create a true table with the apron/stringers & the corner legs. The legs are doweled into the floor to keep them form kicking out.
  • 12 years ago
    Thank for your reply, doweling the legs into the floor, great idea.
  • PRO
    12 years ago
    Thanks!
  • 11 years ago

    what color are the cabinets and are they glazed

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