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Edging Options

Bevel Edge is available in 2 and 3cm material. Full Bullnose Edge is a popular choice for 3cm material. When using the Full Bullnose Edge for 2cm material, the undercut of the bullnose edge makes the 2cm material appear thinner than it actually is.
       
Flat Finish Edge features eased edges on the top and bottom and is available in 2 and 3cm material. Half Bullnose Edge is the most popular edge for 2cm material. The lack of undercutting gives a thicker appearance to the material than the full bullnose. The bottom of the profile is eased at the bottom of the slab with a very small radius. It is also available on 3cm.

Laminated Edge is available in the same profiles as the standard edges. Laminated edges are made by adding a small strip of the same material before the edge is created. In most cases there will be a visible seam where the two pieces join.

Edge considerations for remodel projects

Existing tile or laminate counters cover the top ¾” of your cabinets. In some cases this portion of the cabinets has never been painted or stained. A laminated edge is used to cover that area of the cabinets.

Another consideration is the contact point on the cabinets, unlevel cabinets or warps in the face frame of the cabinets will produce gaps between the face frame and your new counter tops. Granite doesn’t bend like the plywood or particle board base used with other counter tops. A laminated edge covers the front of the cabinet and hides imperfections.

A final consideration is the scope of the remodel. If you plan to keep your cabinets and full ceramic backsplash, the total thickness of the material will be a factor. The countertop generally sits under the back splash. If you are replacing ¾” plywood based countertops, 3cm (1-1/4”) material will not slide under the existing backsplash. A laminated edge allows thinner material (2cm) to be used while allowing for a thicker front edge.

While a laminated edge sounds like the ultimate solution, it does come at an additional cost. Staining the top of the cabinet and/or adding a small trim piece to cover the gaps is a good option to avoid the expense of a laminated edge.