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