Bar Tops and Entertaining Counters in Nashville and Middle Tennessee
Custom Fabrication, Edges and Cutouts

Bar Tops and Entertaining Counters

Home bar tops, wet bars and entertaining counters in stone, quartz and wood, with overhangs and sink cutouts.

A bar top is where a home turns into the place everyone wants to be. Whether it is a wet bar in the basement, a pass-through between the kitchen and living room or a full entertaining counter with stools, the top needs to handle spills, glasses, heat from small appliances and elbows. It also sets the look of the space. Homeowners and small businesses in Nashville choose granite, quartz, concrete and wood for bars that are as durable as they are good looking.

We discuss how the bar will be used: seating, drinks only or food prep too. We recommend materials that suit spills and stains, such as quartz, granite and sintered stone, and we explain the tradeoffs of wood and marble. We plan the overhang and supports, the sink and faucet cutouts for wet bars and the edge profile and thickness. We template, fabricate and install, then finish seams and seal as needed. We offer options for foot rails, back bars and under-counter details with your carpenter.

Spill and stain ready

Bars see wine, juice and citrus, so we recommend surfaces that resist staining, or explain care for those that do not.

Comfortable seating

Bar height and overhang depth affect comfort, so we plan them for stools and the way people sit.

Wet bar details

Small sinks, faucets and drainboards need careful cutouts and sealing.

Edge and thickness

Thick, mitered or bullnose edges give a substantial feel, and they protect the stone from bumps.

What is included

  • Use and seating plan
  • Material recommendation
  • Sink and faucet cutouts
  • Edge and thickness choice
  • Support planning
  • Installation and sealing
Before and after

See the transformation.

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After: a kitchen island with a large island with a thick light granite top and a waterfall edge on one endBefore: a kitchen island with a small island with a thin dark laminate topBeforeAfter
A small plain island replaced by a stone island with a waterfall end. From a small island with a thin dark laminate top to a large island with a thick light granite top and a waterfall edge on one end.
Why it works

What you get with Bar Tops and Entertaining Counters

Material advice

Stain and spill tolerance.

Seating plan

Height and overhang.

Wet bar cutouts

Sinks and faucets.

Edge and thickness

Substantial looks.

Supports

Hidden or decorative.

Install and seal

Done properly.

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Countertop Project Timeline Planner

Pick the project and options to see a typical sequence from templating to fabrication to installation, with lead time for slabs.

How it works

Our process, start to finish.

  1. 01

    Call and describe it

    You tell us what you want or what your counters are doing, and we set an estimate visit that fits your day.

  2. 02

    Measure and plan

    We look at your cabinets, layout and walls, talk through materials, edges, sinks and seams and note any prep that is needed.

  3. 03

    Choose and confirm

    You choose the material, slab and details, receive a plain written scope and approve it before anything is ordered or cut.

  4. 04

    Template and fabricate

    We template your cabinets exactly, then the countertops are cut, shaped and polished to fit, with openings made for your sink and cooktop.

  5. 05

    Install and seal

    We remove the old tops, set the new ones level, join the seams, seal where needed and set the sink and backsplash.

  6. 06

    Walk through

    We clean up, haul away the old countertops if you asked, walk you through the finished work and explain how to care for it.

Questions

Bar Tops and Entertaining Counters FAQ

What height is a bar top?

Bar-height counters are about 42 inches, and counter-height is about 36 inches. We plan with your cabinet builder.

What is the best material for a bar?

Quartz, granite and sintered stone resist spills and wear well. Wood and marble need more care.

Can a bar have a sink?

Yes. We cut openings for small bar sinks and set them.

Can you build a curved bar top?

Yes, within the limits of the material and layout. See curved countertops.

Do bar tops need support?

Yes, especially with an overhang. We plan brackets or legs.

Next step

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