Countertop edge profile choosing the correct thickness for your kitchen or bathroom countertop can feel like a minor decision but in fact it is one of the most important decisions you will make when selecting new granite or marble countertops.
Marble worktop thickness.
Some cuts of stone are more durable and tougher than others.
When it comes to two of the most common countertop materials marble and granite both are durable but granite is a bit tougher overall.
Generally speaking there are 3 thickness of quartz slabs used for countertop fabrication.
1 cm is equal to 3 8 2cm is equal to and 3cm is equal to 1.
The thickness of the slab affects the pricing installation method and resistance to breakage.
The industry standard thickness for kitchen bathroom and other countertop surfaces in natural stone is 1 25 inches.
In most cases the thicker 3cm or 1 1 4 inch quartz is going to be the thickness of choice because of its adaptability to almost any kitchen countertop design and style.
Countertop thickness is measured in centimeters.
If you do opt to go for a thinner countertop thickness considering a material like granite or quartz might be the safest option.