granite kitchen table

[Nick M]

I have a narrow kitchen that I had a 30" X 60" formica table made to accomodate the room size.  It has served its purpose and I would like to upgrade.  My idea is as follows.  I would have granite cut the same size.  I would attach a 2 X 6 to the wall and  rest the table on that and install two legs to support the other side of the table.  I would finish the wall with tile.  I figure I could get a remnant piece of granite locally for a good price.  The table legs I need help with.  Where could I get something like this?  Is this idea feasable?  Do you think it would look good?  Thanks. 

[nssthan]

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.  You can buy wooden legs at your local home center, Home Depot, Lowes, etc

nssthan

[Mark D.]

Just make sure whatever you use will support 15lbs. per square foot.

[nssthan]

The following is a chart that might be more precise for the weights:

3/8"(10mm) thick tile: 5.5 lbs sq. ft.
1/2"(12mm) thick tile: 6.5 lbs. sq. ft.
3/4"(20mm) thick slab: 12.8 lbs. sq. ft.
1 1/4"(30mm) thick slab: 18 lbs sq. ft.

nssthan

[Nick M]

Thanks, I will check out the local big box stores and talk with the fabricator about this.

[dweiums]

I know it's a little late, but you might consider braces (the type used to support granite countertops). I was investigating this today for my kitchen project and found this company in the Carolinas - Federal Brace http://www.federalbrace.com/. They look strong and I'll bet you wouldn't get the same support from ordinary wooden legs from a big box store.