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Choose an edge profile that complements your cabinetry and stone.
Compare details at the right scale
A small colour sample shows part of the surface, but it does not communicate the finished edge or the relationship to the cabinet doors. Bring a cabinet sample and photographs of the room where possible. Discuss the visible thickness, corner treatment and how exposed ends will finish.
Decide what happens at the ends
Mark every exposed end on your drawing, including the edge beside a doorway or at the end of a peninsula. These locations are easy to overlook when a plan focuses on overall run lengths. Agree which faces need polishing and how the surface meets adjacent panels, freestanding appliances and tall cupboards.
Find your surface
Compare finishes, thicknesses and care requirements.
Is the thickest-looking edge always the best choice?
No. The choice should suit the cabinetry, room proportions, selected surface and fabrication arrangement. A visually deeper edge may involve additional construction rather than a solid thicker slab. Compare physical examples and agree the appearance and method together, including any effect on doors or appliance openings.