Plywood Subtop For Granite Countertop

The result is a stable but open support structure that dissipates excess heat far better than a solid subtop.

Plywood subtop for granite countertop. For 13 16 2mm tops the subtop should be a minimum of 5 8 plywood no mdf or particleboard. The marble institute of america guidelines suggest an unsupported overhang for 2mm of 4 max and 8 for 3mm. The problem is i don t want the laminated edge look rather i m going for the super sleek thin look that is very popular right now. Strips of the same type of plywood cut to 4 inch widths should be glued or screwed to the edges of the countertop to strengthen this area making it twice as thick as the rest of the countertop.

Finish countertop height ends up at the industry standard of 36. If using plywood merely as a framework for the finish work surface to be adhered to inch thick plywood is recommended for strength. Now this assumes a full depth granite 3 cm or 1 1 4 thick is used. You can use it as a stand alone product as well as a finish type plywood if it has a laminate finish that you can paint or finish according to personal preference.

Face frame cabinets that are a little higher may require just one layer of 1 2 plywood strips but the principle is the same. Set granite in place for the sink counter and trace the exact line around the opening for the sink onto the plywood subcounter. If a thinner granite is being used 2 cm or 3 4 a plywood subtop will need to be installed. I just had white shaker cabinets installed and am now selecting a countertop.

Drop in the sink. For weight calculations 2mm weighs about 13 lbs per square foot and 19 lbs sf for 3mm. Make it about 1 8 larger than the line you drew. With this scenario plywood is cut to fit the countertop layout and screwed to the cabinets prior to the stone tops being installed.

The average thickness of plywood sheets used for backer on counter tops is 3 4 inch. This provides adequate support for a wide range of finish materials.