can the butcher block top be removed easily? I want to put a granite top on it and what is the cabinet dimensions without the top?
634773
Wish I could answer your question but I really don't know right now. I am planning on either building a new top or replacing it with granite. I am favoring making the butcher block top which I have already done for my daughter and I love it. But right now I can't help you as I have not removed the top yet.
634774
I don't think the top could be removed easily. It's hard to tell. It came as one piece. I love the island as is, however.
634775
No. This is a large, heavy, assembled piece of furniture. I would not recommend removing the top.
634776
It would be hard, and to be honest the butcher block is the best part of the kitchen island. The rest is not solid wood, some part might be because it is heavy but the sides are def. compress wood. It not terrible quality but for the price it could be better.
634777
If I were you, I would definitely call the Powell company to be sure. I love the top myself, but your idea of switching it out for a granite counter top would make this island even more beautiful! Postyour decision, I may consider doing this in the future as well.
634778
Yes, I did remove it. Needed to reduce the weight so I could get it up two flights of stairs. I estimate there were about a dozen or so screws to remove. Once I got it in position, I put the screws back and everything is fine 1 year later. Love this island, it fits perfectly in my kitchen and I get many complements on it.
804530
Yes we have a granite countertop and it is installed without the base plate. I love it!!!!
1721800
I did not add granite countertop for two reasons:1) it looks so beautiful itself, no need for granite 2) there is a table extension on the back of this picture, it would be hard to add granite to it, I recently changed my countertop to granite without touching this piece. It matches my oak hardwood cabinet perfectly
960102
vanity cabinet. any counter top would work. I used granite looking formica. two holes needed to install.
202003
Not easily. I had to remove the top to get into my second floor bathroom. Removing the top took a rubber mallet and a number of tools (spackling knife, long flat blade, etc.) to get between the vanity top and the cabinet. Ended up cracking the top when trying to reinstall (nightmare). I'm no expert, but not a renovation novice either. My advise would be not to try to remove and reinstall the top unless you really know what you are doing. Not sure about disassembling the cabinet portion. This thing weighs a ton (figuratively).
7882
You would need a separate cutting board; the top is NOT a butcher block. (It is a wonderfully crafted island; incredibly useful, and holds a ton of stuff on the two inside shelves).
527643
You do have to put the whole cabinet together so you can leave off the top but you would have to trim the sides and back to fit your dimensions. Mine looks fine as a stand alone piece but thats what I needed.
1706727
This sort of depends on the thickness of wood used for the shelves and top. I've used a butcher block top 1.5" thick for my top and 3/4" plywood for shelves. Mine uses just over one half a 4x8 sheet of 3/4" for the shelves. Mine is really stable. I have seen them built using full sheets of 3/4" plywood for tops and shelves. They were stable. Remember that the shelves are mounted on 2x4 frames. I've seen two of these benches with 4x8 tops located end to end for extra long work space. Hope this helps.
1069861
It has a nice finish on top. Very smooth. I think you can use it as a butcher block if you want. I never use that for that purpose. There are no shelves on the bottom of cabinet area. I use it for storage and really like it. Hope this was helpful.
2060656
The top of the cabinet needs to have a rectangular hole cut into it and the main portion of the cook top drops into that hole and is secured with some screws. So you have to have a clear space big enough for that hole (12 X 16 in) and about 4 in underneath. The portion that you see in the photo attaches to that.
2137715
My husband had to drill holes in the side of the cabinet to hang it. The back is not magnetic. Love it though, it looks good and keeps one less butcher block on my counters.
2001626
Yes you can! and it cleans up very easily. There is an extra coat on the butcher block which protects it.
1504638
I would have preferred that option, too, but there's no way to remove it from the top. The sides of the handle are part of long pieces of wood that are attached to the top and run the length of it. Thees pieces are also the part that the cutting board slides into.
498485
If you magnify the photo you can see tan looking legs that the castors slide into. They aren't part of the wheels. Since you have to assemble it you can leave off the wheels. The legs are 2-3 inches so there is plenty room for the doors to open. I'm very happy with it. The butcher block top is nice.
1008391
10"X19"X3 3/4" Yes you can remove the top but I don't think I would spend the money for this product then remove the top.
1018579
The glass does not appear to be removable as it is not secured with "tabs" like a picture frame. It is surrounded by a rubber framing. It may be possible to remove but you may damage the cabinet.
1782082
The top is glued or adhered to the cabinet. If you have a skilled carpenter, they may be able to extract/remove the top, which you may be able to re-sell (the sinks are under-mount and attached to the counter top).