2 cm countertop without edge buildup - mistake?
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Comments (17)threeapples- I was trying to match existing granite in my kitchen, but the only match was 2cm, which was thinner than the existing countertops. When I told my fabricator that I was concerned about the seam in the middle from a built-up edge, he said: "No problem, we'll cut all the pieces at a 45 degree angle and the seams will be along the edges where you can't see them." Take a look at these photos and see what you think: He even showed me samples where he had done this with highly figured marble, and he just matched the cut pieces at the seam line so it looked like the pattern wrapped over the edge and down the sides as if it were a solid 4cm slab. If you can find a fabricator who has the skill to do this properly, it's amazing, and they can give you whatever perceived thickness you want without obvious seams....See MoreAny downsides to having 2 cm thick soapstone counters?
Comments (5)No thoughts on thickness as ours is 3cm, but we have Barroca and I would never do that again. It is a very, very soft stone--on ours, we have pitting all over the surface after only two years and you cannot, for instance, set anything with a ridged bottom (olive oil, beer, wine, etc.) down without a coaster or you will get a permanent imprint. The softness may vary somewhat based on the quarry and distributor (ours is two years old and purchased on the West Coast) but test it extensively before committing to it. I really wish we had paid more for a harder stone. (I did find that soapstone was cheaper than most darker granites where we are when we were looking, though, which was a surprise!)...See MoreInstalling 2 cm quartz over existing tile countertops?
Comments (5)Thanks for the picture. I think that's probably pretty close to what it would look like. It will not have laminated edges. We would just keep the current trim. One concern I do have is that our current tile countertop already sits up a bit higher than our slide in range which is annoying. And this would only make it worse. As for the sink, the fabricator said that undermount isn't a problem and explained how they would do it, but I didn't really understand what he meant. I did pop off a piece of trim on the side and a couple of tiles on an edge that is somewhat hidden to see if I could get a better idea of how the current top is attached and I think it may be glued unless there are some nails hidden in there that I can't see. The trim is nailed directly into the cabinets and the top inch or so of the cabinet is not stained....See More2cm quartz countertops yes or no
Comments (10)Sure- we're one year in and they're great. (FWIW, they're Pental quartz) They look exactly the same as the day they were installed and I never think about them- the upkeep is practically zero. Note I only have them on the perimeter of my kitchen and I don't have any overhangs, so can't comment on that. In contrast, the restoration juniper butcherblock on my island (which you can see in the foreground) is a beautiful brat- it stains, warps, creaks, cracks, and seems to want constant babying....See Moreweissman
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