Going with a sintered stone countertop? Once the best material and thickness, usually 12-20mm, for the countertop has been decided, choosing the color of your new counters seems to be the most important decision left to make so as to ensure the perfect design for your space. However don’t forget that the hard part of selecting is behind you, that is to choose a countertop edge. While without any doubt that the color and patterns of your new countertops influence a lot on the overall appearance, the countertop edge will also affect the efficiency, safety and style to a much greater extent.
When choosing the edge for your countertop, it is not only the aesthetic appeal, but also the practicality that needs to be taken into consideration. To be able to make the right choice, you need to know your options and the specific advantages and disadvantages of the different types of granite countertop edges. Some countertop edges are better than others in terms of safety, comfort, and ease of maintenance. Here we’ve gathered together a list of countertop edge options and related analysis.
Pencil edge is named as the top edge has a slight radius, about the diameter of a pencil. It is most appropriate for sharp, clean-lined designs and look great on both thin and thick countertops. Pencil edge will work best for you if you have a intricately-patterned slab or want to highlight a certain element, as it will blend with the room and won’t detract from the beauty of the stone or other details in your kitchen while a fancier edge will definitely attract attention to itself.
Pencil edges are not really sharp despite the straight look–the corners are slightly rounded to protect the stone from causing damage and injuries.
With its rounded edge from top to bottom, bullnose edge is another popular edge that perfects all design styles and looks great in any room, giving the countertop a very soft and delicate look. Bullnose edge makes the sintered stone slab appear thinner and more elegant. Mostly be seen in traditional kitchens, it is never out of fashion with its classic look.
Countertop with this kind of edge is easy to clean and keep in good condition. Also for families with kids, bullnose edge is the perfect choice cause there isn’t any sharp corner at all.
By adding more volume and thickness to provide a simple, modern look to any countertop in the kitchen, the laminated edge looks terrific on all kinds of countertops.
If you like the look of a traditional straight edge profile but are also looking for a thicker look as well as additional protection, it is just what you need.
Mitered apron edge creates a seamless edge between the top of a countertop and a second piece of stone to create a specific edge. The mitered seam allows the pattern to flow from the horizontal surface to the vertical surface. In order to make the pattern of the sintered stone to remain consistent, it must be expertly cut at a 45 degree angle and perfectly mounted.
This kind of edge profile can be used to hide the support structure underneath or to make smooth transitions between different level tops.
Shark nose edge is a way of both making your countertop look even thinner than it actually is, and of smoothing the way for you to touch. The dramatic effect can be that the countertop can look wafer-thin, and almost floating above the unit, while the practical benefit in ease of opening is very real.
No matter what edge profile you select, it will definitely enhance the beauty and functionality of your interior design. And you can have your countertop perfectly shaped from us, LingBiao Sintered Stones, the the first and biggest Sintered Stones manufacturer in northern China.
