Considering a Granite Countertop in garage...thoughts?

[BUCKNERBUCK2]

Menards has 96" long 26" depth granite countertops on sale for $249 with a $100 rebate, so total cost of $150. I am building my new workbench next week, and already determined that it will be 8' long and 24" deep. So this would fit perfectly. Mostly would be used for setting a few things on, laying things on while grilling, and detailing products. My project workbench is in a different area.
Thoughts? Is it a strange application for granite? Do you hate it or love it? I was considering putting down either hardwood flooring or staining some red oak. Just wondering if people shopping for houses (down the road) would be turned off by granite in the garage...even though the floor will be porcelain tile.

BTW, it also includes a 96" backsplash piece.

 

[Super Sport]

My guess is that it isn't solid granite, but rather a thin layer over particleboard. That could be wrong though. If it isn't solid, I'd wonder about how well it would hold up with a vise installed and heavy objects being moved around on it.

I wouldn't see why a potential buyer would be turned off by it.

 

[BUCKNERBUCK2]

My vise is on another bench. This is in my attached garage, kinda just to park and clean cars, do light maintenance. The rest of the bench is going to be drywalled and painted wall color btw.

 

[Steve from Socal]

Granite is used for inspection and layout in many shops. The difference being it is MUCH thicker. You will need a good foundation to support the rock and whatever you plan on putting on it. Dropping things on it or just being careless will take its toll but, if you are mindful of the limitations it would be a great surface for a work bench.

Steve

 

[slip knot]

I don't see any problems as long as the foundation is solid. Granite doesn't have any flex, it cracks. A good solid base that doesn't give and you should be OK.

 

[ckadams00]

I'd be surprised if it is solid (but check). Either way if you are not building on it and you like the color go for it. BE careful installing it (and supproting it) or even $150 will be expensive.

. . . let us know and post photos!

 

[BUCKNERBUCK2]

Not changing my original build plans, which were doubled up 2x4's and 3/4" sheeting red oak on top, this would just slide on top with some construction adhesive.

Going to make sure I don't want a 10' bench...sale is going on for 5 more days.

It seems like solid granite in the store looking at the bottom. Heavy as hell too!

 

[Doctor_Ink]

We just got a granite counter top indoors for the "island" table. The dimensions are: 50" x 75" x 1.5"

Installing it was stressful, because we needed every bit of that thing supported at all times or it would break under its' own weight. I believe we paid near $800 for it, delivery included..

 

[RVDan]

Go for it!

As was stated already, it's not a very durable product you're getting for $150.

If by some freaky chance it is a solid slab, you're better off to buy as many as you can afford and resell them for $500 a piece.

 

[Steve from Socal]

Not changing my original build plans, which were doubled up 2x4's and 3/4" sheeting red oak on top, this would just slide on top with some construction adhesive.

Going to make sure I don't want a 10' bench...sale is going on for 5 more days.

It seems like solid granite in the store looking at the bottom. Heavy as hell too!

On the base I would use the 2 X 4 standing, they could be spaced an inch or two apart and, I would use 1 inch sheet material with thin set to bed the rock. I would also suggest you cleat the back to the wall and, have at east a center leg on the front span, two would be better. The legs should support the top with a truss to the wall. As noted granite is very brittle, flexing it will crack it.

Steve

 

[NUTTSGT]

My vise is on another bench. This is in my attached garage, kinda just to park and clean cars, do light maintenance. The rest of the bench is going to be drywalled and painted wall color btw.

It might work under those circumstances but I'd be afaid of doing much on it . . . .atleast physical abusive work.

 

[BUCKNERBUCK2]

There will be lots of supports in between the two ends, I am building a couple of stainless steel craftsman side cabinets in on each end, plus a middle leg. So probably 5 supports over the 8' span. I will call and see if they have any left, and probably venture up there to fetch one. Will regret it when I don't and I am sanding a piece of plywood to stain.

 

[DuluthMN]

Menards has 96" long 26" depth granite countertops on sale for $249 with a $100 rebate, so total cost of $150. I am building my new workbench next week, and already determined that it will be 8' long and 24" deep. So this would fit perfectly. Mostly would be used for setting a few things on, laying things on while grilling, and detailing products. My project workbench is in a different area.
Thoughts? Is it a strange application for granite? Do you hate it or love it? I was considering putting down either hardwood flooring or staining some red oak. Just wondering if people shopping for houses (down the road) would be turned off by granite in the garage...even though the floor will be porcelain tile.

BTW, it also includes a 96" backsplash piece.

There is absolutely no way that this is solid granite, but with that being said who really cares. Unless you plan on sitting an engin on it then I say go for it. You can't put plywood on for that price.

 

[DuluthMN]

Not changing my original build plans, which were doubled up 2x4's and 3/4" sheeting red oak on top, this would just slide on top with some construction adhesive.

Going to make sure I don't want a 10' bench...sale is going on for 5 more days.

It seems like solid granite in the store looking at the bottom. Heavy as hell too!

What Menards are you referring too?

 

[BUCKNERBUCK2]

It is in their Kitchen and Bath ad, running til March 25th. I go to the store in Davison MI, have a bunch of them.

It may not be solid 1.5" thick granite, but it is a hefty peice. It was granite on the bottom, looked to be around 3/4" thick. It was very similar to the piece I paid $450 for our dining room

 

[BUCKNERBUCK2]

The edges make it appear as normal thickness though.

 

[glider]

I think just a section of the bench would be cool.

 

[BUCKNERBUCK2]

I don't want to drive my truck the 80 roundtrip miles to pick this up. So, @4.09 a gallon they can keep their granite.