After completing a home improvement project such as a kitchen renovation you may have an extra slab of granite.
Make a granite slab table outdoor.
I got a free granite slab from an office that i then broke and turned into an shop work table.
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Are granite countertops durable enough for outdoor use.
Build a wooden table frame and use the granite slab for the table top.
Add a second column block directly atop the first for increased height.
Houzz granite countertops have long been a favorite surface material for kitchen countertops thanks to its easy care beauty and durability.
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Settling for a standard wood or glass table top is not necessary if you have access to slabs or pieces of natural stone or marble.
I got a free granite slab from an office that i then broke and turned into an shop work table.
Cast iron will not bend or warp under the pressure of the granite s weight and the cast iron s weight helps stabilize the table.
Just because granite can hold up to extreme temperatures does not mean that it is a good idea to leave countertops in an outdoor kitchen exposed to the sun.
Even so acclimate your slabs indoors for a few weeks before starting work.
Tom proudly shows off the live edge console table that he and kevin assembled from steel hairpin legs and two thick slabs of norway maple.
Build a wooden table frame and use the granite slab for the table top.
Cast iron columns make a stable base for a granite top and adds a touch of vintage flair to the decor.
Products ideas best ideas based on four iron legs strengthened with a clamping ring under the granite counter this round table is designed to embellish your patio or garden.
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By mid afternoon on a hot summer day the surface of your granite countertop will be hot to the touch.
It s also become a hot trend for outdoor use such as patio tables outdoor kitchens and bars.
Summer heat and outdoor granite countertops.
Overall granite is a sturdy building material that can easily be formed into geometric slabs that can be used for table tops counters or even floors.
This raises the blocks to 16 inches which with a 2 inch or more thickness of your granite remnant makes a good height.
Rather than wasting this valuable material turn it into a functional piece of furniture.