ignition 0 Report post Posted August 24, 2009 Hi Been pondering over using granite as my kitchen cabinet top. However, heard from some friends that it is required to erect concrete legs using hollow blocks along the cabinet length to support the weight of the granite top. Is this a requirement or there are alternative methods of supporting the granite top? What will be the typical cost of granite top? Also, i am thinking of installing Blum system to the cabinets. What is the average unit cost price of installing Blum system into my kitchen drawers? I have seen Blum system for drawers, but do they exists for cabinet doors with hinges? Thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
your1&only 0 Report post Posted August 24, 2009 Hi Been pondering over using granite as my kitchen cabinet top. However, heard from some friends that it is required to erect concrete legs using hollow blocks along the cabinet length to support the weight of the granite top. Is this a requirement or there are alternative methods of supporting the granite top? What will be the typical cost of granite top? Also, i am thinking of installing Blum system to the cabinets. What is the average unit cost price of installing Blum system into my kitchen drawers? I have seen Blum system for drawers, but do they exists for cabinet doors with hinges? Thanks Using granite as your kitchen cabinet top is definite a good choice. However, choosing India or China granites does make a difference though. If you want low cost and lighter colour, go for China granites. I have a friend who work in this line (not convenient to name his company), you can ask him directly if you want. You can get his number from me. He is quite experienced and have good product knowledge. =) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jaskel 2 Report post Posted August 25, 2009 Hi Been pondering over using granite as my kitchen cabinet top. However, heard from some friends that it is required to erect concrete legs using hollow blocks along the cabinet length to support the weight of the granite top. Is this a requirement or there are alternative methods of supporting the granite top? What will be the typical cost of granite top? Also, i am thinking of installing Blum system to the cabinets. What is the average unit cost price of installing Blum system into my kitchen drawers? I have seen Blum system for drawers, but do they exists for cabinet doors with hinges? Thanks Maybe I should post my kitchen granite top with Blum drawers and cabinet for you to understand better. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
santav 0 Report post Posted August 25, 2009 granite top for kitchen cabinet is a fantastic choice....and there's no need for contrete supports of sorts. i've retrofitted the kitchen cabinet in my previous condo with no issues. the contractor just tore off the old timber top & fitted the new granite top. of cos your existing cabinet frame has to still be in good condition lo..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ignition 0 Report post Posted August 25, 2009 Hi folks Thanks for replies. I just checked with Blum, we cant buy direct from them but from their list of recommended partners. Do we need to get a carpenter from the list or I can select a carpenter out from this list and have them fit Blum system into my cabinets. What is the typical cost of the granite top? I do like these on my cabinet top but need to consider the budget too Hi jaskel It will be great if u can share some pictures of yr granite top. I m considering dark colour granite Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jaskel 2 Report post Posted September 3, 2009 Hi folks Thanks for replies. I just checked with Blum, we cant buy direct from them but from their list of recommended partners. Do we need to get a carpenter from the list or I can select a carpenter out from this list and have them fit Blum system into my cabinets. What is the typical cost of the granite top? I do like these on my cabinet top but need to consider the budget too Hi jaskel It will be great if u can share some pictures of yr granite top. I m considering dark colour granite Blum Emerald Pearl Blue Pearl Black Galaxy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
