While this is a small overhang it matches very well with the modern shaker style while still providing some protective measure against spills.
Marble countertop overhang.
However as with regular countertops custom kitchen islands may have different overhang measurements.
Ther countertop overhang is the part of the countertop that extends to cover the drawers and cabinets below.
The standard countertop overhang is 1 1 2 inches.
It serves as a protection for the drawers from crumbs spills and other mishaps that may fall from the countertop surface.
Keep in mind that this is 1 inches over the front edge of the base cabinet.
However there are many factors that might change this.
However they must make sure that the countertop will support the weight of the stone especially at the point of the overhang.
While some countertops may have different overhang measurements this is the number that is seen as standard for homes.
Alternatively a weak bracket may not support the weight of the countertop overhang.
1 1 2 inch countertop overhang with venetian gold granite tile.
However the cantilevered portion cannot be more than 1 3 the total width of the countertop.
Even leaving your brackets weakly fastened leads to inadequate countertop support.
According to the marble institute of america you can safely overhang granite that is 1 1 4 thick up to 10 without supports.
Kitchen island countertop.
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Many people like to create an overhang on their marble quartz or granite countertops to provide them with extra counter space.
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Additional thoughts for a larger countertop overhang.
The standard overhang for kitchen island countertops is 12 inches.
So we are ok on the first criteria but we exceed the 1 3 criteria by four inches.
Standard countertop overhang is 1 inches.