Dear Al, We are building a new house and have planned a large central island in the kitchen area. I think the top surface area will be about 6' x 8' with a cooktop. Is there anything we should be aware of for this application? We would like it to be one piece. Wendy and Jason Albany, NY
Submitted by Alpha Stone Concrete on Tue, 09/23/2008 - 12:54
Wendy,
You and Jason should make sure that the piece will fit into the new space before the walls are closed up. Also be sure that you have proper support for the weight of the counter. At 2" thick it could weigh as much as 25 lbs. per sq/ft. Any part of the island that is cantilevered more than a foot should have additional support. I've made large concrete counters like this in multiple pieces incorporating varying thicknesses that were aesthetically quite pleasing. Is bigger always better?
Big Al
