I am remodeling my kitchen. We will be installing granite countertops and a
Kohler Executive Chef cast iron *undermount* sink, which weighs 144 pounds.

The granite guys say they usually drill holes in the underside of the
granite for anchors to hold an undermount sink.

The granite guys suggested that their anchors would not be strong enough to
hang a cast iron 144 pound sink. They said they could install a couple of
2x4's to hold up the sink.

We are having the cabinets custom made by a skilled cabinet-maker.

What suggestions do you have for supporting the weight of a cast iron
undermount sink with a granite countertop?

I don't want something ugly, like 2x4's, in the under-sink cabinet.

By the way, an email copy of your response would be appreciated, in addition
to posting here to the group.

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Thomas A. Bruno, Champaign, Illinois, USA
http://www.tombruno.com

"Thomas A Bruno" wrote in message
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I am remodeling my kitchen. We will be installing granite countertops and
a
Kohler Executive Chef cast iron *undermount* sink, which weighs 144
pounds.

I had the same sink installed two years ago. The 2x4's are under the
counter counter so whats the diff?

On Wed, 17 Dec 2003 06:17:27 -0600, Thomas A Bruno
wrote:

What suggestions do you have for supporting the weight of a cast iron
undermount sink with a granite countertop?

Howdy,

We have stainless sinks under granite. I believe that the sinks are
supported completely by the cabinetry and are sealed to the granite
with silicone.

If they were to beef up the cabinetry to hold your heavier sink (with
2x4s or otherwise), how might you see it? There would certainly not be
anything visible unless you got inside the cabinet with a
flashlight...

HTH,

--
Kenneth

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"Thomas A Bruno" wrote in message
...
I am remodeling my kitchen. We will be installing granite countertops and
a
Kohler Executive Chef cast iron *undermount* sink, which weighs 144
pounds.

The granite guys say they usually drill holes in the underside of the
granite for anchors to hold an undermount sink.

The granite guys suggested that their anchors would not be strong enough
to
hang a cast iron 144 pound sink. They said they could install a couple of
2x4's to hold up the sink.

We are having the cabinets custom made by a skilled cabinet-maker.

What suggestions do you have for supporting the weight of a cast iron
undermount sink with a granite countertop?

I don't want something ugly, like 2x4's, in the under-sink cabinet.

By the way, an email copy of your response would be appreciated, in
addition
to posting here to the group.


I would trust the advice of the person fabricating the counter. Kohler
specifies that a supporting frame be built. You can see the installation
instructions he
http://www.us.kohler.com/onlinecatal.../1007262_2.pdf

Thomas A Bruno wrote in message ...
I am remodeling my kitchen. We will be installing granite countertops and
a
Kohler Executive Chef cast iron *undermount* sink, which weighs 144 pounds.
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What suggestions do you have for supporting the weight of a cast iron
undermount sink with a granite countertop?
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Thomas A. Bruno, Champaign, Illinois, USA
http://www.tombruno.com

I have the exact same setup although I don't have my Granite installed yet.
My granite guy insisted the sink be installed before he would even measure
the job. The cabinet installers had no trouble building a frame in my 36
inch sink base cabinet and mounting the sink flush with the plywood top.
Everything seems solid. The granite will go over the sink and be silicone
sealed when complete. Dan.

http://www.condells.com/vance_underm...nkbrackets.htm


"Thomas A Bruno" wrote in message
...
I am remodeling my kitchen. We will be installing granite countertops and
a
Kohler Executive Chef cast iron *undermount* sink, which weighs 144
pounds.

The granite guys say they usually drill holes in the underside of the
granite for anchors to hold an undermount sink.

The granite guys suggested that their anchors would not be strong enough
to
hang a cast iron 144 pound sink. They said they could install a couple of
2x4's to hold up the sink.

We are having the cabinets custom made by a skilled cabinet-maker.

What suggestions do you have for supporting the weight of a cast iron
undermount sink with a granite countertop?

I don't want something ugly, like 2x4's, in the under-sink cabinet.

By the way, an email copy of your response would be appreciated, in
addition
to posting here to the group.

--

Thomas A. Bruno, Champaign, Illinois, USA
http://www.tombruno.com