2cm vs. 3cm countertops
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10 years ago
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10 years agonini804
10 years agoHere are my 3 cm marble countertops. That is what most of the slabs are around here (NC.) I didn't hear about built-up edges until I got on here. I do know of at least one GWer who had actual 4 cm marble slabs (not a built up edge, the whole slab was 4 cm.) I think it was Breezygirl. Her counters (and whole kitchen) are lovely!
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Comments (20)With a mitered edge, the line tends to be hidden on the corner transition. Some of the quartzites are pretty expensive so the 3 cm might cost significantly more (though the fabricator will charge something for the labor of making a laminated edge and probably even more for a mitered edge so that offsets the extra cost of 3 cm unless you go for a 2 cm edge). Our quartzite is laminated, not mitered and the fabricator did a good job so I mostly don't notice the line. Only when I look for it. You don't need to do a laminated edge even if there is plywood under it. Two friends of mine did a 2 cm thin edge. One used a simple trim molding of wood matched to the cabinets to cover the edge of the plywood. The other left the plywood edge uncovered - I know because I put my head under the counter and looked into the shadow for it. If I was doing it, I'd probably cover with a trim piece because it would bother me, but only someone very TKO who looks for it would notice if you didn't....See MoreOptions for Finishing Underside of 2 cm Granite Overhang?
Comments (9)Thanks for the replies. They're helping me rethink this. I suspect, as practigal suggests, that he means some other type of material. Otherwise, yes, the overhang would be overly heavy. And thank you for the picture, javiwa. I didn't realize that the counter would extend out so far because of the application of the lamination. Not sure it appeals to me for our kitchen. In the baths, I will deal with it because I need 2 cm for the backsplashes. A point regarding cost: we got bids from three different kitchen remodeling companies. With each, I discussed the cost of 3 cm vs. 2 cm plus the additional work effort for fabrication, suggesting a trade off. In each case, I was told that the fabrication costs are the same regardless of the thickness of the granite. Doesn't quite seem right but there was no flexibility in that area Ultimately, the point might be moot depending on what is available in the granite that we choose. Thank you all for your contributions to the discussion....See More2 cm Silestone vs 3 cm?
Comments (9)"Seek and ye shall find; ask and ye shall receive." Ten hours ago I posted " Plywood is incapable of applying constant upward pressure on a sink as straps on sinks do. And replacing the sink would be a nightmare." Well I went to work and my nightmare has come true. This sink, undermounted in 2cm stone, is supported by plywood and is leaking like a sieve. I don't know when I've seen a worse topical caulk job. A knife slides easily between the sink flange and the bottom of the stone. That leaking is contributing to the failing seam. If it leaks enough to rust a steel reinforcement rod, it can blow the front rail off and crack the rear. There's a dishwasher to the left and a wash machine to the right (small condo) that will have to be pulled so I can Rotozip the cabinet sides to gain access to the plywood so I can remove it to remove the sink. I'll have to patch the cabinet sides back together, install the sink harness or straps, remake the seams, and reinstall the sink and appliances. I'm practically writing my proposal in this post. I can change a strapped sink in an hour and a quarter. I'm going to propose a Kohler K-3942 as an alternative. The appliances could stay, no cabinet alterations, and the existing sink, plywood and all, would be cut out from the top. I won't have to make the front seam either. This bachelor likes stainless steel apron sinks. Wish me luck please. And never, ever, use plywood to support a sink....See MoreWhite Polished 3cm Quartz or Grey Leathered 2cm Quartzite for kitchen?
Comments (15)Real stone is overrated IMO. It has man-made processes applied to it to make it suitable for residential kitchens, as well as sealers, so being more ‘real’ is just marketing in my book, particularly for a surface you’re going to be cooking and eating off of. A sterile man-made product that is easy to clean makes more sense in a kitchen environment to me personally, which is why we chose white solid surface for our remodel. Our second choice was white quartz. It’s easy to tell if it’s clean and maintenance is a breeze. There are many many threads here on quartzite getting water ‘stains’ around the sink, seems, and stove, issues with sealing, issues with food stains and etching, poultices being applied, etc. The pale colors can be unforgiving. I personally think real stone is not a great choice for residential kitchen applications, at least not for working kitchens in the suburbs. In kitchens that see limited use where it’s all for show, or in old traditional working kitchens that utilize marble and embrace the patina, I can see the appeal more....See More
cookncarpenter
10 years ago
suzanne_sl
10 years agoAlso in S. CA, but we went with a 3 cm granite. ctycdm is correct, though, 2 cm and a built up edge is more or less the norm here.
whit461
10 years ago3cm. We did a transitional remodel, so the clean edge and size were great. We think, anyway.
foodonastump
10 years agocookncarpenter
10 years agoI put my 3cm soapstone on top of a 5/8" plywood sub top to gain a little added height to my counters. I then ran a 3/8"x3/4" base shoe under the lip to hide the plywood edge...
edit oops, talk about the "lived in kitchen", I just noticed the cap of the dish soap sticking out of the sink, ha!
This post was edited by ctycdm on Sun, Jul 28, 13 at 12:32
susanlynn2012
10 years ago
Megan Meyers
10 years agoI have a 3cm large Ogee on most of my counters
This is my baking center with a 3cm Ogee over 3cm flat polish
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