Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Why doesn't BBQ Islands Galore offer a fully finished BBQ Island?

A. We ship 99% of our BBQ Islands around the lower 48 States and due to the cost involved when shipping the island finished we have designed our products to alleviate this issue.

Q. What will the shipping of my BBQ Island cost?

A. BBQ Islands Galore has negotiated special BBQ Island rates with almost all the major freight operators in North America and we assure you our shipping is second to none. Shipping varies by state and by size/shape of the Outdoor Kitchen, we can give accurate shipping quote with your only your zip code. (The high and low is usually between $120.00 - $250.00)

Q. Does BBQ Islands Galore sell BBQ Island Doors and Drawers?

A. BBQ Islands Galore is proud to offer American Made Doors and Drawers at Dealer costs. You can be confident in the craftsmanship and durability of these products for your BBQ Island for years to come.

Q. Does BBQ Islands Galore sell BBQ grills, side Burners, or Refrigerators?

A. At this time we are in negotiations with several major BBQ Manufactures to bring competitive pricing to the public. Stay tuned!

Q. Does BBQ Islands Galore offer Tile and/or Cultured Stone Finishing?

A. Due to shipping constraints and the concept of the homeowner saving big by finishing the product we do not currently offer a finished product in addition to our "Ready to Finish" BBQ Islands.

Q. What can I finish my BBQ Island with?

A. Many of our customer use but not limited to Faux and Cultured Stone, Tile, Granite, Concrete Slab, Quarts, Stucco, and Synthetic Stucco.

Q. How much will it cost to finish my Outdoor Kitchen with Tile?

A. This will depend on what type of tile you decide on for your BBQ Island, however many people are able to do so for a under $100.00.

Q. How will my BBQ Island/Outdoor Kitchen arrive from shipping company?

A. For the most part there are two types of Stucco: Synthetic and Traditional cement based. Traditional will require a bit more expertise and therefore it can cost a few hundred dollars. Where as synthetic stucco is far superior and a lot more cost effective, a medium size island will require one 5 gallon bucket of single coat stucco costing around $50-$60. Synthetic stuccos will flex with weather changes and will not crack like traditional, it also requires no painting because it comes in one of hundreds of colors you choose. Best of all a first timer can do a really good job with a simple plastic trowel from any home store.

Q. How much will my BBQ Island/Outdoor Kitchen weigh?

A. The smaller BBQ Islands will weigh less than 100 pounds where as a larger island can weigh 200 Pounds. In any event 2-3 people can manage all the islands we build.

Q. How do I place my BBQ Grill and/or BBQ Island Accessories in the island?

A. We incorporate all the necessary cutouts into the BBQ Island to the manufactures specifications. All you do it drop in the BBQ Grills and Side Burners, slide in the Refrigerator and pop in the Doors and Drawers.

Q. Is it difficult to tile the BBQ Island?

A. Most everyone possesses the ability to do a great job tiling a BBQ Island. Some find it helpful to watch a YouTube video, check out a home improvement book from the library or purchase one from a home improvement store. Many home improvement stores even offer free seminars.

Q. Can I Install the Cement Board myself?

A. BBQ Islands Galore is happy to install the cement board for you, however we encourage our customers to save the money and install it themselves whenever possible. It is our goal to provide the best and most cost effective products to our customers.

Q. Is it difficult to install Cement Board on my own?

A. Most everyone possesses the ability to do a great job stuccoing a BBQ Island. Some find it helpful to watch a YouTube video, check out a home improvement book from the library or purchase one from a home improvement store. Many home improvement stores even offer free seminars.

Q. Will the Galvanized Steel Rust?

A. Galvanized steel for years has been use in HVAC (air conditioning and cooling) as well as many plumbing applications and is known to resist all rust for up to 75 years.

Q. What type of steel is used in fabrication of the BBQ Island?

A. BBQ Islands Galore uses 2" x 4" and 2" x 6", 20 Gauge industrial Galvanized Steel (the same used in commercial buildings.)

Q. Why do I need Cement Board on the frame of my BBQ Island?

A. Cement Board provides a smooth and ready to finish surface to your BBQ Island along with added structural stability to the base of the Outdoor Kitchen. Cement Board allows you to stucco and tile without any other prep work and is designed for wet areas.