If a thinner granite is being used 2 cm or 3 4 a plywood subtop will need to be installed.
Cabinet requirements for granite.
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I have read on the internet that granite countertops should not be used on cabinets that are mostly particle board.
Once you have the granite slabs home it s time to install them.
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Bbb encourages you to check with the appropriate agency to be certain any requirements are currently.
With this scenario plywood is cut to fit the countertop layout and screwed to the cabinets prior to the stone tops being installed.
I am told that granite would be the best replacement in terms of eventual resale value.
My old countertop has been tile and it has to go as well as the cabinet.
Lay the slabs directly on the frames of the lower cabinets.
First dry fit the countertop to ensure an accurate fit.
I am having to replace a kitchen cabinet because of a serious water leak that water logged the particle boards.
The cabinets that your 3cm granite slabs will rest on serve as plenty of support and unnecessarily complicating a countertop installation will waste your time and money.