25 September 2008
What Countertop Edging Do You Want?
Natural stone is still the number one choice for a countertop material in everyone's kitchen. Some examples of natural stone include the ever-popular granite, marble, slate, Jerusalem stone, quartz and a host of other options.
Nearly everyone who renovates their kitchen plans on installing a stone counter. Nothing compares to the beauty of a natural stone countertop in any style of kitchen - from modern to country, it's usually always a great choice.
The one aspect many do not consider is the type of edging they'll put on their countertop. It's something to consider before you go shopping for just the right material. With the CNC technology available today, just about any type of edging can be put on your stone counter. But, not every edging is right for every kitchen.
The most popular edge is the straight, flat edge. It's a good jumping-off point. You can go with a straight edge on your counter and it should fit in almost any application. From there, the edges are beveled to give a variety of looks for multiple styles.
Clean straight lines and edges are perfect for contemporary and modern kitchen or bathroom countertop designs. If the kitchen is more formal, the Ogee cut works fine. For a country kitchen, the bullnose and Dupont edges are a great option.
If you're not sure, you can talk with a local countertop installer for ideas on what will work best with your kitchen. Here are some examples of edges from BarefootFloor.com:
Edge Profiles Examples
ConstructionDeal.com can help if you're in the market for a new counter in your kitchen. We can match you with local installers at no cost.
Simply describe your project and you'll get calls from local contractors. It saves you time. And you'll get at least 4 quotes so it will save you money.
Nearly everyone who renovates their kitchen plans on installing a stone counter. Nothing compares to the beauty of a natural stone countertop in any style of kitchen - from modern to country, it's usually always a great choice.
The one aspect many do not consider is the type of edging they'll put on their countertop. It's something to consider before you go shopping for just the right material. With the CNC technology available today, just about any type of edging can be put on your stone counter. But, not every edging is right for every kitchen.
The most popular edge is the straight, flat edge. It's a good jumping-off point. You can go with a straight edge on your counter and it should fit in almost any application. From there, the edges are beveled to give a variety of looks for multiple styles.
Clean straight lines and edges are perfect for contemporary and modern kitchen or bathroom countertop designs. If the kitchen is more formal, the Ogee cut works fine. For a country kitchen, the bullnose and Dupont edges are a great option.
If you're not sure, you can talk with a local countertop installer for ideas on what will work best with your kitchen. Here are some examples of edges from BarefootFloor.com:
Edge Profiles Examples
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| A-3/8" Bullnose | F-Ogee | V-Full Bullnose |
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| B-Demi Bullnose | G-Ogee Roundover | Z-Straight Edge |
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| E–Bevel | H–Dupont | T–Double Eased |
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| Hollywood | Bullnose+Dupont | Radius+Dupont |
ConstructionDeal.com can help if you're in the market for a new counter in your kitchen. We can match you with local installers at no cost.
Simply describe your project and you'll get calls from local contractors. It saves you time. And you'll get at least 4 quotes so it will save you money.
Labels: Countertop Edges, Natural Stone Countertops, Stone Counters
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