Stone bar tops in Statesboro, GA
A bar top is where people lean, set down drinks and gather, so it gets looked at up close. Custom Elite Counters templates, cuts and installs stone bar tops for home bars, kitchen pass-throughs and entertaining spaces across Southeast Georgia.
Because a bar is usually a smaller piece, it is a good place to use a bolder stone than you might choose for a whole kitchen.
Choosing a stone for a bar
- Granite and quartzite shrug off most of what a bar sees and bring natural pattern. See granite and quartzite.
- Quartz never needs sealing and wipes clean easily, which suits a bar that sees red wine and mixers. See quartz.
- Marble is beautiful, but lemon, lime and wine will etch a polished surface. Some people enjoy that as patina; if you won't, choose something else.
- Dark, dramatic slabs work well here because a bar is lit from above and seen from the room side.
Sizes and seating
Standard kitchen counters sit about 36 inches off the floor, and a raised bar is usually about 42. Plan on roughly 24 inches of width for each stool so people aren't elbow to elbow.
Seating means overhang, and overhang means support. A short overhang can often rest on the cabinets alone; a deeper one needs corbels or hidden steel brackets fastened before the stone goes on. Tell us how many stools you want and we'll tell you what the layout needs.
Details that finish a bar
- Edge profile. A rounded edge is kinder to forearms than a sharp square one on a top people lean against.
- Bar sink and tap cut-outs. These are planned at templating, so have the sink and faucet picked out.
- A matching back bar or shelf. Stone from the same slab can often be used for a shelf or a short backsplash.
- Small bar? A leftover piece may be big enough. See our remnant sale.
Common questions
What is the best stone for a home bar?
Quartz and granite are the easiest to live with because they resist stains from wine, citrus and mixers. Quartzite gives a marble-like look with more toughness.
How tall should a bar top be?
A raised bar is usually about 42 inches from the floor and pairs with bar-height stools. A counter-height bar is about 36 inches and uses shorter counter stools.
How far can a bar top overhang?
It depends on the stone, its thickness and how it's supported. Deeper seating overhangs need brackets or corbels underneath. We'll look at your layout when we measure.
Can a bar top be made from a remnant?
Often, yes. Bars are small enough that a leftover piece from a larger job can work. Check the remnant sale or call (912) 623-2255.
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