Countertop Edges

What Countertop Edges Do You Prefer?

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 counter 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 edges they'll choose. It's something to consider before you go shopping for just the right material. With the technology available today, just about any type of edging can be put on your counter. But, not every edge 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, edges are beveled to give a variety of looks for multiple styles.

Clean straight lines and edges are perfect for contemporary and modern 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 you might like:

Edge Profiles Examples

FULL BULLNOSE

HALF BULLNOSE

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