How Much Weight Can a Countertop Support Bracket Hold? Countertop support brackets play a critical role in ensuring the stability and safety of countertops, especially in areas where they extend beyond the base cabinetry, such as kitchen islands or bar tops. Whether you are installing a heavy granite slab, a durable quartz surface, or any other solid material, having the right brackets in place is key to preventing sagging, cracking, or worse, catastrophic failure. But the question remains: how much weight can a countertop support bracket actually hold? The answer depends on the type of bracket you choose, the installation...

You may have noticed when you walk into a kitchen, the cabinets don’t typically go all the way up to the ceiling. Your gap may be utilized for extra storage or decoration, or it just could be collecting dust. Though the decision ultimately comes down to personal preference, there are some specific reasons why designers or contractors may recommend keeping the open space.  Access: Your kitchen cabinets store all your kitchen necessities like plates, cups, pots and pans. You likely need access to these items daily, but if they are stored all the way to the ceiling, you wouldn’t be...