Hello,
I have found a used stone countertop (2.8 m) that I really want in my kitchen. The problem is that I need to figure out a good way to transport it. My initial thought was to rent a trailer and go pick it up myself (300 km round trip). But can I do that safely? Do I need to construct some kind of frame or something similar to secure it properly? I've googled like crazy but haven't found any information that made me wiser. Is there anyone here who has had a countertop delivered and remembers how it was packaged? Or even better—someone who has been in the same situation as me and came up with a brilliant solution?
I have found a used stone countertop (2.8 m) that I really want in my kitchen. The problem is that I need to figure out a good way to transport it. My initial thought was to rent a trailer and go pick it up myself (300 km round trip). But can I do that safely? Do I need to construct some kind of frame or something similar to secure it properly? I've googled like crazy but haven't found any information that made me wiser. Is there anyone here who has had a countertop delivered and remembers how it was packaged? Or even better—someone who has been in the same situation as me and came up with a brilliant solution?
Always standing!
If you're going to transport it on a trailer, you should place it on something flexible, like two loose tires, and build a sturdy stand similar to the image above.
Expect it to be heavy.
I just bought a 285x70x3cm myself and there's no way you can handle it alone. Got help from my brother and we're both quite strong, but it was no easy task to carry it from the parking lot into the kitchen.
If you're going to transport it on a trailer, you should place it on something flexible, like two loose tires, and build a sturdy stand similar to the image above.
Expect it to be heavy.
I just bought a 285x70x3cm myself and there's no way you can handle it alone. Got help from my brother and we're both quite strong, but it was no easy task to carry it from the parking lot into the kitchen.
B BennySand said:
Thanks for your answers! However, I must admit that it feels a bit tricky considering that I'm very much a beginner when it comes to all things building. But if I were to manage something similar, would it work just as well to transport in a trailer with a cover? I live in a sparsely populated area and don't know where to get hold of a van...D Dublin said:
this is a slightly thinner model and according to the seller, it should weigh around 80kg. He has promised to help me to the trailer anyway, then I hope that one of my new neighbors might lend a hand to get it into the house. In any case, it seems to be a challenge to manage this.Huddingebo said:
What is the width and thickness of the slab?
80kg sounds a bit light for such a long slab. Typically, you calculate approximately these weights:
A stone slab that is 20 mm thick weighs about 60 kg/m2, a 30 mm slab about 90 kg/m2, and a 40 mm slab about 120 kg/m2.
A cabinet with a cover will be just fine as long as they can handle the weight. I transported mine on an open trailer!
80kg sounds a bit light for such a long slab. Typically, you calculate approximately these weights:
A stone slab that is 20 mm thick weighs about 60 kg/m2, a 30 mm slab about 90 kg/m2, and a 40 mm slab about 120 kg/m2.
A cabinet with a cover will be just fine as long as they can handle the weight. I transported mine on an open trailer!
Ok, so kind!A Annaastrom said:
Then maybe it is 2cm thick and has cutouts for stove etc.
If it has cutouts, it is extra sensitive.
The stone company I bought from advised against transporting it on a trailer.
At the same time, I have read about those who have done it. But do not place it directly on the trailer. Trailers often have very poor shock absorption.
That sounds like a good idea to tow it on a trailer.A Annaastrom said:
Bring some 2.8 m long planks to place the board on.
Then it's enough to tie everything together with rope/straps, so it stays in the middle of the flatbed.
And drive carefully!
