WATERFALL COUNTERTOP DESIGNS CURRENTLY TRENDING
Countertops tend to come with an edge of 90 degrees angle at the end. This usually heads toward the floor and is continuous with the floor or seating area. This artifact in the kitchen is usually designed to look like a cliff and so gets its name from its appearance.
You can install various countertop materials such as quartz, granite, marble and travertine. A countertop is a great trend for modern kitchens. It might not be ideal for a regular farmhouse kitchen.
CHOOSING THE RIGHT INSTALLER OR FABRICATOR
While hiring an installer, you must ensure that the installer have high experience and reliability especially when you opt to use stone(marble). Experience is of high importance in this field. Finding out the how long an installer has been in the business and the kind of stone cutting technology used could be helpful. Also, it is advisable interviewing four different installers so as to choose who you feel is appropriate and worth to make the best use of your money.
WATERFALL COUNTERTOP COST
The range of stone stabs range from $75 to $120 per square foot for granite, marble or quartz, and extra $60 for installation. In terms of creating continuous visual flow from the horizontal top to the vertical bottom where a computer numeric control laser cutter is usually used, an additional charge might occur.
PAY ATTENTION TO DETAILS
A little change in measurement can ruin a job. With that It is important to let the installer take the measurement of the space. If you try to do it yourself, you might end up paying for a mistake.
STANDARD WIDTH FOR COUNTERTOP
The standard width is largely dependent on the area you want the counter top installed. On the same note, countertops have a standard measurement same as many other structures within the house. Some countertop standard size will work for their homes while some will not. Such homes require a customized sized countertop which will cost more money.
Depending on the space you are willing to allocate to the kitchen countertop. The standard width is 25inches; this can also range from 241/2 to 251/2 inches. The standard width of countertops is determined mainly by the width of the base cabinet which is usually 24inches
STANDARD SIZE FOR KITCHEN ISLAND COUNTERTOP
The standard size for kitchen island countertop depends largely on the space you are willing to allocate to it. Nevertheless, it is usually a little bit wider than the regular countertop and should be around 27inches.
Do not forget that the size or width of your countertop can be adjusted to suit the size of your kitchen. if the kitchen is smaller than normal, the size or width of the countertop could be reduced by some inches and if the kitchen is larger it should be increased by a few inches also to suit the kitchen in question.