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Counter edge thickness

9 years ago

We are using "Super White" polished marble for kitchen counters and part of the island (which is actually not super white at all, it has lots of grey veining and movement).

What thickness should we choose for the counter edge?? 1 1/2? 2? 2 1/4?

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joanna07
Original Author
9 years ago
It's a square edge
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Fiorano Tile Showrooms
9 years ago
"Eased" edge (square polished) would be perfect!
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9 years ago
I think it depends on how large the area is a really thick edge on a small island looks odd. I think 1 1/2 is a nice thickness for most projects with a square edge.
joanna07
Original Author
9 years ago
Forgot - 40% of the island is butcher block, so because that will be thick we probably want the marble to also be a similar thickness because they are side by side, so thinking 2 1/4 edge.
Mary
7 years ago
I'm installing super white and am wondering how you like it now that you have had it for a while. Any staining or maintenance issues I should look out for?

Also, are you happy with the 2 1/4" edge?

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