Tips on mounting a "cantilevered" countertop above the washing machine?

tobbew · 2017-02-15T00:55:57+00:00

Hi I am in the process of building a laundry room where the washing machine and dryer will be elevated on cabinets. That part is coming along, but the challenge is this: The washing machines will stand on a countertop, resting on cabinets, nothing unusual. Above the washing machines, but about 10 cm higher, there should also be a board, with space below for the machines. I'm not quite sure how to attach this board – but I have an idea. At the back, against the wall, I can mount a strip for the board to rest on. On the sides, I'm thinking that the end panels go up to the top edge of the countertop, or maybe a centimeter higher, if you want a rim to keep things in place. Different thoughts 1) You could screw the countertop by screwing sideways through the end panel. But it would be weak (you wouldn't be able to put heavy things on top), and the end panel would look bad. Bad option. 2) Glue a small strip to the inside of the end panel, or screw it on the inside, for the countertop to rest on. But since the machines are almost 60 cm wide, the end panels would need to be moved out for the machines to fit. Angle irons might work, but the question is how to attach them to the end panel. Maybe you could glue them? 3) I install double layers of end panels, with the inner layer being slightly lower, for the countertop to rest on, and the outer goes up past and covers the countertop end (and maybe a bit further, as described earlier). No solution feels quite right, what do you think? I am attaching a sketch of my original thought according to solution 3: This is how far I've gotten now: Thanks for your thoughts!

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Mikaeland

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16 Jul 2019 at 8:48 PM

Mikaeland

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16 Jul 2019 at 8:48 PM

Nötegårdsgubben said:
If it's a wet area, there is usually a waterproofing layer behind the tiles, and it should preferably be tight. Silicone should be sufficient to seal the wall in a laundry room.

Thank you for all the help, have a nice evening!

Tips on mounting a "cantilevered" countertop above the washing machine?

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