Our Granite Countertops are among the best natural stone selections available for your kitchen countertops, bathroom countertops, backsplashes, and other interior surfaces. Granite is well-known and adored for being beautiful, strong, and simple to maintain. Since the stone's price dropped due to an increase in supply around the world in the early 1990s, granite countertops have experienced a considerable rise in demand. You may learn from this guide how much load your granite countertops can bear, whether the IKEA cabinet granite counter is compatible, and what kind of foundation is needed for such a heavy countertop.

Is Granite Heavy?

The density and thickness of a granite slab will determine how much it weighs. The majority of granite slabs have a thickness of 20 or 30 mm. A typical granite slab that is 20mm thick weighs around 12 pounds per square foot, while a slab that is 30mm thick weighs about 18 pounds per square foot. In addition, because the dark granites are denser than the light ones, they are typically heavier.

How Heavy is a Granite Countertop?

The weight of an average-sized granite slab for your kitchen might range from 700 to 1200 pounds. Your granite countertops can be made to fit whatever size space you require, but the bigger they are, the heavier they will be. Generally, 20mm and 30mm slabs are used for our kitchen countertop. A 20mm granite is about ¾  inch and a 30mm granite is about 1 ¼ inch. Though thicker slabs are extremely uncommon and more expensive, they are possible. But, the thicker the slab, the heavier the weight. 

So according to the average thickness-weight standard, your 20 mm granite countertop weighs roughly 12 lbs per square foot, and the 30 mm granite countertop weighs about 18 lbs per square foot.

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Can You Fit Granite Blue Pearl Granite Counter On Your Own?

NOT AT ALL. Blue Pearl Granite is so heavy that individuals should never try to install granite worktops alone. Hiring our skilled kitchen fabricator will eliminate any danger of damage or incorrect installation on the homeowner's part. The only reason Work-tops.com does not deliver Blue Pearl Granite stone slabs or any other stone slabs directly to homeowners is because of the enormous weight of granite slabs, which puts your lives in danger because you do not have the proper equipment to handle them.

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Sitting or Standing on Granite Countertop ft Blue Pearl Granite

If you're wondering how much weight your Blue Pearl Granite countertops can support, you must be considering standing or sitting on them and wondering if they can handle the weight. Any granite is, as was previously mentioned, typically at least 20mm thick. The Blue Pearl Granite countertops can support up to 1000 pounds if the pressure is dispersed evenly across a big area.

Given that a typical 6-foot-tall British grown adult weighs 90 kg (198.4 pounds), the granite countertop would not be affected by their weight. However, when a person stands on the countertops to reach the top shelf or adjust the lights, it is possible that our weight won't be spread uniformly, thereby increasing the probability that the countertops will sustain damage, particularly if they have a problem area or small fissures. Because of this, granite professionals strongly advise against sitting or standing on them, despite the fact that granite is durable and can support a lot of weight. We advise you to put thick plywood on the counters on which you'll stand or sit if you must stand or sit on them due to urgent requirements. The plywood will aid in weight distribution over a wide region, reducing the chance that your weight will cause the countertops to sink in.

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IKEA Cabinet and Granite / Ikea Cabinet Granite Counter Compatibility

Now that we have discussed how heavy granite slabs are and how much weight they can take, it is also clear that these massive granite slabs need a very firm foundation to handle them well. (I know they come with a lot of emotional baggage, right?)

The fact that IKEA cabinets are not made of solid wood is of little importance when checking IKEA cabinet granite counter compatibility. The proportion between both strength and design is the essential factor to take into account. It's a fantastic option if it is robust enough and complements your design. IKEA cabinets are constructed from Medium Density Fiberboard that has been covered in a tough plastic covering known as melamine. MDF is utilised in a wide range of cabinetry that is accessible from innumerable suppliers, and the melamine protects against dampness. Even most cabinet manufacturers provide the choice of MDF box construction. Although the adjustable IKEA cabinet legs are plastic, the rest are made of metal. The legs of the cabinets are designed to keep them level and stable, although a significant proportion of the weight rests on metal mounting bars attached to the wall.

You can speak with the IKEA team if you have any concerns regarding IKEA cabinet granite counter fitting, however we have installed our Blue Pearl Granite worktops on top of IKEA cabinets quite a couple of times by this point and they have worked successfully.

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IKEA Cabinet with Granite Countertop?

IKEA claims that its kitchen cabinets should support about 800 pounds when correctly installed. Generally speaking, granite or stone countertops weigh about 12 pounds per square foot, as was discussed previously. Additionally, because the granite countertops are horizontally positioned, the weight is dispersed equally throughout the cabinet, preventing pressure from building up on any one particular area. Also, your IKEA cabinet's weight capacity is restricted by its plastic legs, not by the design of the cabinet itself. So IKEA cabinet granite counter installation or IKEA kitchen cabinets underneath granite worktops is completely safe, smart, and a good option if you're on a tight budget. You may save money on your kitchen renovation while still getting a polished, beautiful aesthetic that will endure for years. Do not let the sceptics scare you. Granite countertops and IKEA cabinetry go together beautifully. Our granite or stone countertops may be installed securely on IKEA cabinets. There is always the option of adding extra structural support to your cabinetry if you are very sceptical and worried about the IKEA cabinet granite counter idea and still not convinced. 

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