Instead this term refers to the process of cementing a second layer of granite to the edge of the countertop.
Eased straight edge granite.
An eased edge the most common edge type is a 90 degree edge that is slightly rounded or eased in order to reduce the sharpness of your countertop and to help prevent breakage.
This kitchen utilized the cove dupont edge for the countertop.
Rounded countertop designs can be enhanced with bevel edges.
Straight edges don t have to be boring they can add style and simplicity to any kitchen design.
If you want a crisp clean design straight edge profiles are the way to go.
Eased edge or straight edge profiles can add a modern aesthetic to your kitchen or bathroom.
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This profile is a clean simple design common in contemporary spaces and it makes black granite or other colored countertops look the thickest.
The group of straight granite edges includes eased edges and bevel edges.
The third group includes chiseled granite edges versaiile dupont or a combination of simpler edge profiles which form a completely new one for example triple pencil ogee with bullnose dupont with cove etc.
This allows for innumerable combinations of edges and ornate detailing.
Sometimes the eased edge is rounded enough to be called a quarter round granite edge.
They give the appearance of a straight edge although the corners are slightly rounded to prevent injury.
Straight edges are most appropriate for clean lined designs and look great on both thin and thick granite slabs.
Eased edge offers a square flat face with the sharp edge on top rounded slightly.
This edge is most commonly used on backsplashes but can also be used on countertops to give it a clean look.
The most popular curved edges profiles pencil edges bullnose edge ogee edges and their variations.
Granite edges can blend in with the.
These work with both thick and thin granite slabs and they re best for highly patterned granite or dramatic backsplashes.
The countertop then looks 6 cm thick.
While most striking in a contemporary kitchen square edges can fit any kitchen decor.
Or in the case of the laminated flat edge aka laminated eased edge a very dramatic modern look.
Although often grouped together with eased edges this simple style has a straight 90 degree edge that s less rounded than true eased edges.
The ogee edge is popular with lighter granite countertops for bathrooms and kitchen.
Many homeowners use a combination of straight edge countertops with a more dramatic or ornate bar or island.