granite counter top question

[perfectstorm]

I would think the ONLY reason to go 2cm would be price. Thinner building materials will never look more lux in my book.

[mjhaverkamp]

We are in the process of installing granite in our lake house, of course my wife picks out the most expensive stone in the place, it will take a total of 4 slabs, three for the kitchen, bar, and master bath, the other slab will do two baths and the laundry room. We are going with the squared off edge in the kitchen/bar and a beveled edge in the other rooms. I should have just done concrete tops, could have done that myself, no telling what it may have turned out like.

[DOUBLE.A]

We are in the process of installing granite in our lake house, of course my wife picks out the most expensive stone in the place, it will take a total of 4 slabs, three for the kitchen, bar, and master bath, the other slab will do two baths and the laundry room. We are going with the squared off edge in the kitchen/bar and a beveled edge in the other rooms. I should have just done concrete tops, could have done that myself, no telling what it may have turned out like.

Have any pics of this? I'm guessing it's way cheaper? How about weight?

[jer_james]

I'm a fan of 3 cm....

2 cm looks cheap to me.

As far as I know, the most recent 'trend' is towards the textured top....of course it's what we just installed

Agreed - Not necessarily cheap look, but can definitely tell the difference.

Moving into the new house in a few weeks and got bids for the textured that I didnt even know existed. It already has granite ... geesh.

[topshot]

textured top, that sounds like a good way to trap bacteria...guess i'd have to see it in person to know how textured it really is.

[mjhaverkamp]

Have any pics of this? I'm guessing it's way cheaper? How about weight?

If you are referring to concrete tops I do not have pics, you can find a lot of info out on the internet, as far as weight goes I think you can use a light weight concrete to help with it.

[mattfox]

I went with 3cm. I think the thicker looks better. My parents with with double stacked edge 2cm (which looks like 4cm). Looks great. They also went with a double stacked edge 3cm (looks like 6cm)on their island. Looks awesome.

[Sticks&Strings]

2 cm can be made to look like 4cm. I'd do 2cm and a cheaper level. You don't get a return on your investment. The new hot selection is carerra marble

[perfectstorm]

Something to think about if you ever plan on reselling this home; concrete, graphite, quarts are all nice but the word granite sells homes.

[b.latiolais]

See if you can find some with "Leather Finish". I have this on one of my islands in my kitchen and on my outdoor bar area. Not the real shiny finish, more of a matte finish and it feels cool.

Don't get me wrong, I have the shiny stuff too.

[techzan]

I went with 3cm. I think the thicker looks better. My parents with with double stacked edge 2cm (which looks like 4cm). Looks great. They also went with a double stacked edge 3cm (looks like 6cm)on their island. Looks awesome.

I've been in the stone industry for 15 years and have had both 2cm & 3cm. I've done the double stacked edge (AKA laminated edge) but it can look weird if you have an undermount sink. I could be wrong but I don't think a fabricator can do a laminated edge around the sink cut out. In my opinion having 2cm around the sink and 4cm everywhere else looks odd. The OP mentioned thinner material becoming popular now. That is true. Neolith & Dekton are becoming a popular choice.

[Rush2Judge]

2 cm can be made to look like 4cm. I'd do 2cm and a cheaper level. You don't get a return on your investment. The new hot selection is carerra marble

It has been so long since we did our but, I believe this is what we have. With the right granite, you can't even tell there is a seam. I guess we were just ahead of our time. Twenty-two years ago, we went with stainless appliances, straight edge 4cm granite, smooth surface. I don't even know what a textured surface would look like and would worry about keeping it clean. We have NEVER treated ours and it looks exactly like it did 22 years ago. No cracks.

I added a photo if that helps. Not really a picture of the kitchen per se'.

[chehunt]

Any word on new trends??

[AgHntr10]

Any word on new trends??

Formica is where it's at!

[chehunt]

LOL, leaning toward that!