We are remodeling our kitchen and creating a breakfast bar adjacent to a peninsula. The back side of the peninsula will butt up next to a 80" long, 4 1/2" wide, around 42" high knee wall. A 18 " wide 84" long silestone countertop will be put on the knee wall, with 2" of it overhanging the peninsula, 4 1/2" of it supported by the knee wall, and 11 1/2" hanging out as the breakfast bar. What are our support options for the 11 1/2" that hangs out? If we use brackets, how many and what size do we need? A box store kitchen designer said I could use Rubbermaid steel 8" shelf brackets sold in their shelving section as countertop supports, but I am a little wary of that. The Rubbermaid box says 2 of their brackets support a max of 80 lbs if installed 16" apart in studs.
I am definitely concerned with having great support as I anticipate the counter being leaned on by adults and children, but I hope to have something that doesn't interfere with seating or look clunky. Our cabinets will be Thomasville and Thomasville sells a "snack bar support" that is like a corbel without scrolls that is 11 1/4" by 11 1/4" and 3" wide. From the small Black and White catalog photo it looks like it might get in the way since it will extend out to within 1/4" of the edge of the counter but hey, I am only guessing. We were planning on keeping the knee wall painted as opposed to covering with wood. Do you have any ideas on a support method that is strong but not that noticable or that at least doesn't get in the way?
I am definitely concerned with having great support as I anticipate the counter being leaned on by adults and children, but I hope to have something that doesn't interfere with seating or look clunky. Our cabinets will be Thomasville and Thomasville sells a "snack bar support" that is like a corbel without scrolls that is 11 1/4" by 11 1/4" and 3" wide. From the small Black and White catalog photo it looks like it might get in the way since it will extend out to within 1/4" of the edge of the counter but hey, I am only guessing. We were planning on keeping the knee wall painted as opposed to covering with wood. Do you have any ideas on a support method that is strong but not that noticable or that at least doesn't get in the way?
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