Common Granite Top Edge Profiles

Ogee edge is more intricate and is a typical granite countertop edge in traditional designs.

Common granite top edge profiles.

One of the most popular edge profiles the rounded half bullnose emphasizes the opulent thickness of the granite slab working especially well on delicatus granite. Volcanic edge deeply rounded at the top and bottom of the edge this profile is sometimes also called a bullnose or full bullnose. The edges are softened just enough so that the corners are neither too sharp nor completely rounded in fact the eased edge is a square 90 degree edge that is slightly eased in order to make it safer and help prevent breakage just as discussed above. The triple pencil edge gives your granite the attention it deserves with three rounded edges.

Ogee edge is elegant and can make a dramatic change in the appearance of your granite countertop. Usually it has two curves but the profile as the commercial name of the profiles may vary depending on the seller. The polished standard edge also called a squared edge is one of the most common edges for granite. It can be used in contemporary spaces but it is not something that you see often.

Beveled edges come in many variations including double bevels that feature the top and bottom edge cut at an angle or combining a bevel with other edge styles. This kitchen utilized the cove dupont edge for the countertop. The following edge profiles are your best options when it comes to selecting a standard edge for your quartz countertop. The ogee edge is one of the most widely known and well loved of all of the premium edges.

Also called a chamfer a bevel is a cut made at a 45 degree angle along the top edge of the granite. Every piece of granite is personally handled by our superb craftsmen. This edge also highlights the through patterning in this case black and gray veins against a soft white. This squared edging typically comes in a standard 2 to 3 inch thickness and although granite is a very hard material the sharp corners can become a weak point.

However it s also the one profile most prone to chipping. This granite profile looks perfect with traditional styles and adds fair to rustic decor as well. A beveled cut is a traditional edge reminiscent of classic stone architecture. This granite profile is elegant decorative and makes a statement.

The ogee edge is popular with lighter granite countertops for bathrooms and kitchen.