Counter Top Terminology
Term |
Defenition |
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2CM |
Refers to granite thickness of 3/4". |
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3CM |
Refers to granite thickness of 1-1/4". |
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Backsplash |
Area where the countertop meets the wall. |
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Cultured Stone |
Generic term for man made, imitation stone products. |
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Edge Work |
The style of the front edge of a countertop, i.e.. square, bullnose, waterfall, ogee, bevel. |
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Engineered Stone |
Man made stone products containing a large percentage of natural stone. |
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Granite |
A generic term for 100% natural stone product. |
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Overhang |
Countertops overhang the top of cabinets usually by 1 1/4". |
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Plastic Laminate |
A generic term for branded products such as Formica, Wilsonart, Pionite etc. |
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Radius Corner |
Rounding of a corner to eliminate sharp edges. |
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Solid Surface |
Generic term for man made quartz surfaces such as Corian. |
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Stool Overhang |
Overhang Countertops that overhang a minimum of 10 inches to allow knee space under the overhang when sitting on a stool. |
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Surface Mount |
Any fixture or appliance that mounts to the top surface of the countertop. |
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Under Mount |
Any fixture or appliance that mounts to the bottom of a countertop or wall cabinet. |
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