How much should a worktop overhang?
We recommend that your measurements allow for a 20-30mm overhang at the front and exposed edges of your worktop, along with a 3-4mm gap between your worktop and wall (to leave room for sufficient expansion and contraction). This is particularly important to consider if worktops are to be joined together.
What is acceptable overhang?
A typical overhang for a comfortable seating area should be around 25-30cm (10-12”), this should leave enough knee room and adequate space between the countertop edge and the person seated. Therefore, as the depth of the overhang increases, so does the comfort and usability of the bar.
Can you butt square edge worktop?
On square edge worktops, you only need a butt joint.
How far can you overhang granite without support?
10 inches
According to the Marble Institute of America, you can safely overhang granite that is 1 ¼ inches thick up to 10 inches without support. However, the cantilevered portion cannot be more than one-third the total width of the countertop.
How far should island counter overhang for stools?
The standard overhang of an island countertop — on the side designed to sit at and tuck stools underneath — is 12 inches. If you plan to extend the counter farther, you need to add supports such as legs, or wood corbels or metal L-brackets that extend half the overhang’s distance.
How much overhang does an IKEA worktop have?
The Ikea worktops can overhang as much as 15mm over the units. I’m thinking that’s quite a lot, and wondering if I can get away with an overhang of about 4-5mm instead?
Why are worktops supposed to overlap base units?
If you have no overhang it is harder to wipe up crumbs, etc as you can’t get your hand under the edge of the worktop. You end up with bits all over the floor or down the unit fronts. A square edge or shallower depth of worktop can look more modern than alternatives.
What should the countertop overhang be on a house?
A quick search on Google revealed a recommended standard countertop overhang ranges from 1” to 1-1/2”. My own “go and measure world results” ranged from 3/8” to 1-13/16” (photo documented for your own viewing below).
Do you have to fit kitchen worktops at the side?
This is ideal for worktops with an overhang at the side, but is not necessary to do if the side of the worktop will sit up against a wall or a kitchen appliance, where it won’t be on view. Fitting kitchen worktops accurately is not just a matter of cutting them to size well.