Quartzite Mitered edge and chipping
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Comments (4)I'm sorry that I don't have picture to show you, but any kind of seams at the corner is OK. The fact is that the mitered edge at the corner is very fragile (because they have to cut 45 degree on each side of the stone corner), so it'd prone to be cracked, especially when you put something hot at this area. The seam at this corner allows the stone expand when the temperature changes, so no risk of cracking. I hope you understand what I say. Like jrueter said, with mitered edge, you can't do any radius corners (or edge)- all angled. You can visit Gracesantacruz's kitchen to see the edge: http://finishedkitchens.blogspot.com/2009/11/gracesantacruz-kitchen.html In summary, the advantage of mitered edge is that 1- you don't see the lamination 2- You can have a thicker edge 3-Like jrueter said, you can have the granite vein on the side matches to the top. It's very pretty. However, you should have seams at the corner & you can't do any radius corners. At the beginning, I planed to have a mitered edge, but instead of 2 seams, I should have 3 seams at each corner!!! And because we go with caesarstone, with stacked lamination, the line is not noticeable, so we stay with stacked lamination to save money (about &400.00) & to have 1" radius corners....See MoreOgee edge on granite/quartzite - has yours chipped?
Comments (7)Chipped the ogee edge of a cultured marble vanity with a hair dryer. Hair dryer was fine. Counter - not so much. It wasn't a hard hit particularly, just must have been in exactly the wrong spot. But, that's cultured marble, not granite. Sorry to hear you didn't like the actual slabs when you saw them. That's disappointing. I know the slab yard I used pulled them right out for you to see immediately so you knew whether you loved them or not, and didn't have to make an additional trip back with your hopes high only to be disappointed. In fact, they pulled all 3 of mine out and lined them up so I could make sure the were consistent. Loved my slab yard. :) So many yummy things to choose from! Including lots of super white. (In Orange County, CA if you are nearby.) Good luck in your search!!...See MoreMiter edge or laminate for calacatta quartzite?
Comments (40)hollysprings, I've been thinking about your comment since you posted! It makes me nervous. I don't like things extremely traditional or extremely modern. I guess I would lean more toward traditional but do like some transitional elements. I was thinking that the mitered edge or the edge like Romy's (with the eased edge under the ogee) could work. I have seen traditional kitchens with a mitered edge that look fantastic and transitional kitchens with an ogee stacked on an eased edge that also look good. Thoughts? I couldn't tell which one you were advising me to do or not do....See MoreBad quality seam for mitered quartzite - ADVICE PLEASE SO STRESSED
Comments (10)Shannon_WI: Sorry, but when sinks are strapped in place, they become the vertical reinforcement for the front sink rail. Tops of any material have little flexural strength, no matter the width. This front rail is 2 3/8" wide, the sink is strapped, and I'll dance a Conga line across it anytime:...See MoreSCOLARI MARBLE & GRANITE INC
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