– Thickness is an important factor in choosing your countertop, as it will determine the look of your space –
Take, for example, very thick countertops; this immediately brings us back to those rustic kitchens, with massive lines and cabinets with heavy moldings. We recommend 3cm (the standard of the time) for more traditional, large, and airy spaces. This is also very suitable for all chalet-style homes.
The current trend for kitchens is 2cm. With its minimalist character, this thickness will give a definitely more modern look and will help open up the room by enlarging the space. We even see more and more countertops today in 1.2cm for all those “laboratory-style” kitchens that aim to be ultra-modern.
Thinner thicknesses, such as 0.6cm, are better suited for wall applications, such as backsplashes, shower panels, or even for completely covering the fronts of your cabinets (we would then use 0.4cm).
WHAT THICKNESSES ARE AVAILABLE FOR COUNTERTOPS?
THICKNESSES IN QUARTZ:
- 1”1/4 = 3cm (always available)
- 3/4” = 2cm (always available)
- 1/2” = 1.2cm (only with the Silestone brand)
THICKNESSES IN GRANITE:
- 1”1/4 = 3cm (always available)
- 3/4” = 2cm (rarer; only in certain colors)
THICKNESSES IN PORCELAIN:
- 1”1/4 = 3cm (extremely rare; only a few colors)
- 3/4” = 2cm (often available; but not in all colors)
- 1/2” = 1.2cm (always available)
- 4/5” = 0.8cm (depending on the brands)
- 1/4” = 0.6cm (always available)
- 2/5” = 0.4cm (depending on the brands)
HOW TO GET A THICKER COUNTERTOP?
If you’d like your countertops to be thicker than 3cm, we can create a “solid effect” edge that we will cut at a 45-degree angle to create the illusion of a 2″, 3″, 4″ thick countertop… everything is possible at GRIFON!
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ARE THIN COUNTERTOPS SOLID?
The 3cm and 2cm thicknesses will have equal strength. The overhangs in mid-air without supports for “lunch” countertops are proof of this, as the standard is 12″ for both thicknesses.
However, when we opt for thinner countertops, such as 1.2cm or even 0.8cm, we recommend reinforcing the surface of your cabinets to make them “solid.” This way, you’ll have countertops as strong as any other thickness.
But no worries, because at GRIFON, we offer “full dust top” for your cabinets – click on the image for more information about our kitchen cabinets –
THIN THICKNESSES FOR WALL COVERINGS?
Whether for your shower panels, the surround of your wall-mounted TV, your fireplace, or simply a wall in your living room or entryway to create a Wow effect, nothing beats thinner thicknesses! You need to be aware that large stone panels, which average 10′ x 5′, will have a considerable weight. Therefore, using lighter material will help reduce installation costs for your wall covering project, bringing your dream to life.
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