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how much unsupported overhang can a wooden worktop have?
Anonymous user 23/02/2024 - 3.00 PM
I want to replace my laminate worktop with a wooden worktop. It is about 1800mm X 600mm. Is it possible to put a 1800mm X 960mm X 40mm wooden worktop on this, with the extra bits being an overhang without support, so I can have some bar stools on one side. One side of the worktop is against the wall, so it could possibly have a bracket under it, but I do not want a stand on the opposite side. Regards Jon
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BP PROPERTY SOLUTIONS
Rating: 5 out of 5
Hi this should be fine as you are using 40 mm worktops, ensure when the worktops are fitted they are fixed correctly and as you say a few brackets would be good.
Hope this helps
Answered28 November 2015
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Spectrum Interiors
Rating: 5 out of 5
Hi there, follow the above advise, I would fix brackets inside the base cupboards to the underside of existing worktops and fix into side panels only, using screws that a large enough to not go through the other side to give as much strength as possible.
When new worktops are fitted use 25-30mm screws. Ian
Answered1 December 2018
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