Counter Top Terminology


2CM
3CM
Backsplash
Cultured Stone
Edge Work
Engineered Stone
Granite
Overhang
Plastic Laminate
Radius Corner
Solid Surface
Stool Overhang
Surface Mount
Under Mount


Term


Defenition

2CM

Refers to granite thickness of 3/4".

3CM

Refers to granite thickness of 1-1/4".

Backsplash

Area where the countertop meets the wall.

Cultured Stone

Generic term for man made, imitation stone products.

Edge Work

The style of the front edge of a countertop, i.e.. square, bullnose, waterfall, ogee, bevel.

Engineered Stone

Man made stone products containing a large percentage of natural stone.

Granite

A generic term for 100% natural stone product.

Overhang

Countertops overhang the top of cabinets usually by 1 1/4".

Plastic Laminate

A generic term for branded products such as Formica, Wilsonart, Pionite etc.

Radius Corner

Rounding of a corner to eliminate sharp edges.

Solid Surface

Generic term for man made quartz surfaces such as Corian.

Stool Overhang

Overhang Countertops that overhang a minimum of 10 inches to allow knee space under the overhang when sitting on a stool.

Surface Mount

Any fixture or appliance that mounts to the top surface of the countertop.

Under Mount

Any fixture or appliance that mounts to the bottom of a countertop or wall cabinet.