Outdoor Kitchen:
Questions & Answers

From a simple, efficient BBQ station to a gourmet set-up complete with refrigerator, sink, mini-bar, lights, music... so much to consider when you really just want to relax and enjoy good food and friends, right!

Well... before that happens, you have endless possibilities to consider and many decisions to make.

On the previous pages regarding your outdoor kitchen plan and all about building outdoor kitchens you got plenty of ideas, a good understanding about the scope of your project and what you need to consider.

But even before you start and plenty of times along the way, you're bound to have questions about your design, how to arrange everything, what to include, countertops, cabinets, barbeque grills, furniture, on and on and on...

So ask away using the simple form below!

Also, see answers to other questions at the bottom.

And... be sure to take pictures from start to finish, so you can come back and post them and show off your design on our new "Before & After" page.

We're here to help with any questions concerning outdoor kitchen planning, design and installation. Just ask! Links to answers are below.

Learn even more! Click on the links below to see questions submitted by other visitors with complete answers and great info....

Outdoor Kitchen Countertop Base 
QUESTION: Hello, I have a Grill, Sink, Garbage disposal, Stove, griddle and a refrigerator in my back yard outdoor kitchen bbq. What I am missing is ...

Best Outdoor Kitchen Countertops for Hot Climate 
QUESTION: We are trying to decide on the material most appropriate for our climate and budget. The location of our soon-to-be-built outdoor kitchen ...

Flat Top Grill 
QUESTION: Do you know anyone that has installed a flat top grill in their outdoor kitchen? for example: http://www.flickr.com/photos/evogrills

ANSWER:...

Outdoor Kitchen Countertop Tile 
QUESTION: What type of tile can I use for an outdoor kitchen countertop? I want one that is not fragile and requires little maintenance, not porous. Ceramic?...

Plywood Under Granite Outdoor Kitchen Countertop  Not rated yet
QUESTION: Can you put plywood under granite counter top for an outdoor kitchen?

ANSWER Yes you can, but there isn't necessarily a need to so long ...

Warped Outdoor Kitchen Countertop  Not rated yet
QUESTION: I have an outdoor kitchen with 3/4" granite countertops. It is about 7-years old. The "grout" from the seams wasn't installed properly and ...

Corian Outdoor Kitchen Countertop  Not rated yet
QUESTION: Can I use Corian outside without it turning boiling hot? I would love dark granite but since it will be in the sun most of the time probably ...

Outdoor Kitchen Countertops & Bartop  Not rated yet
QUESTION: We are building an outdoor kitchen island of 36 inches high by 115 inches with a bar going up on the opposite side of the stove of 42 1/2 inches....

Outdoor Kitchen Granite Countertop Size  Not rated yet
QUESTION: Hello, I am in Toronto Ontario Canada. IS there any issues with me using 3/4 granite vs 1 1/4 granite?
Thanks.

ANSWER: No, there isn'...

Outdoor Tile Countertop Substrate  Not rated yet
QUESTION: We have built an outdoor counter top substrate using 3/4" outdoor rated plywood. The Counter will have a roof over it. The tile will be 2"x2"...

Outdoor Kitchen Appliances  Not rated yet
QUESTION: Our outdoor patio is covered with roof (like house roof). Do we have to use outdoor appliances or can we use indoor cook top or refrigerator ...

Outdoor Kitchen Firewall  Not rated yet
QUESTION: The previous owner of hour house started an outdoor kitchen. He ran all of the gas, plumbing and electrical. He built it out of cinder blocks....

Outdoor Kitchen Backsplash Behind Grill  Not rated yet
QUESTION: I am building a outdoor kitchen next to our shed the roof hangs over a foot or two. I want to protect the wall and the over hang what can I ...

Ceramic Tile Outdoor Kitchen Bar Top  Not rated yet
QUESTION: I have built an outdoor kitchen bar top with 3/4" plywood, 1/2" durarock and 12"x12" ceramic tiles. The grout joints cracked the very next ...

Outdoor Kitchen Exhaust Fan  Not rated yet
QUESTION: We are building an outdoor kitchen. We have purchased a 33 inch outdoor grill with 48000 BTUs and the entire kitchen will be under roof on ...

Is Marble for Outdoor Kitchen Countertop Good  Not rated yet
QUESTION: I am going to build a high $ end outdoor cooking area. With respect to maintenance and weather, do marble counter-tops make sense. We live ...

Selecting Outdoor Countertop Surface Finish  Not rated yet
QUESTION: I am installing a Stoney Creek Granite top on my outdoor kitchen (in New England); what is the best surface finish type - polished, honed, or ...

Outdoor Dishwasher  Not rated yet
QUESTION: What brand do you recommend for an outdoor dishwasher? Thank you

ANSWER: Honestly, I wouldn't recommend you put one in as of yet. Fisher ...

Steel Framing resources  Not rated yet
Any ideas on resources for standard steel framing boxes for out door BBQ islands? Located in the SF Bay area? Thanks.

Yvonne,

Sorry... providing ...

Getting Power, Gas & Water to Outdoor Kitchen  Not rated yet
QUESTION: My design for an outdoor kitchen is to have electrical, natural gas and water. I will have a concrete pad. Can I bring in all three up through ...

Outdoor Kitchen Grill - Not Enough Heat  Not rated yet
QUESTION: I have a Jenn Air outdoor grill with 4 burners. Its 5 yrs old. I have replaced the 3 center burners last year because I was not getting enough ...

Custom Outdoor Kitchen Countertop Design  Not rated yet
QUESTION: I am planning a outdoor kitchen countertop and bar area. I would like to impregnate some sand dollars into the counter top then seal it with ...

Winter Care for Outdoor Kitchen Countertop  Not rated yet
QUESTION: I have an outdoor kitchen. The Granite covers the entire Island except for the Grill. The Island is 11 feet long by 36inches wide.

Do I ...

Porcelain Tile Outdoor Kitchen Countertop  Not rated yet
QUESTION: I live in north central Wisconsin -lots of freezing and thawing- I wanted to install a porcelain tile counter top in my outdoor kitchen. I ...

Maintaining Outdoor Granite Countertops  Not rated yet
QUESTION: I have installed granite countertops in our outdoor kitchen. They look great, but I want to know what I need to do to keep them looking great ...

Outdoor Kitchen Adjacent To Indoor Kitchen  Not rated yet
QUESTION: Is it possible to put a vented grill against the wall of the house so that the indoor portion of the kitchen and the outdoor portion are close ...

Barbeque Grill Enclosure  Not rated yet
QUESTION: Do you have to built the frame that holds the grill out of non-combustible materials?

ANSWER: I think that would be a good idea. You really ...

Outdoor Kitchen Wall Surfacing  Not rated yet
QUESTION: I have pressure treated plywood walls around the cooking area and I do not have enough tile to tile up the walls. What are some solutions and ...

Redesign Outdoor Kitchen Countertops  Not rated yet
QUESTION: I presently have an 8-foot-long grill island with a brick base and a granite countertop. I would like to add on an extension, so now it would ...

Outdoor Kitchen - Dishwashers & Ice Makers  Not rated yet
QUESTION: What are the best brands to use for outdoor kitchens? Which will last the longest?

ANSWER: For an ice maker, Kalamazoo is a well respected ...

Wood Outdoor Bar Top  Not rated yet
QUESTION: I'm building a bar outdoors and decided on a stained wood top and would like it to have the depth and gloss of a restaurant styled bar top....

Outdoor Kitchen Countertop Maintenance  Not rated yet
QUESTION(s): I'm planning an outdoor kitchen. We live in Missouri and the countertop will be exposed to the sun from 9am until 3pm. We'll be adding a ...

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