2cm quartz countertops yes or no
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Comments (3)You can save some money by going with 2cm, but you they will have to "double up" the edge, so there will be a seam line where the two pieces join. How noticeable this seam line is depends on the quartz (and the quality of work too, I suppose)- the ones with larger pieces tend to show the line less. I've seen edge joints on counters where I noticed it immediately, and on others I could only see it if I got up close and looked for it....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 MoreWhat does a 2cm, 1 1/4” quartz eased counter look like?
Comments (11)Dishwasher is in and fine We have 2cm quartz now. The previous counters were 1.25” laminate. I assumed that a filler, leveller, or shim would have been added to account for the height difference as the quote indicated 1 1/4”. Removing the counters and cabinets sounds like a huge $ ordeal! I agree manufactures should provide some range to accommodate upgrades, however the provider of my counters should have identified there would be an issue....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
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