Design

Countertops

Edge Profiles

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BEVEL
1/2"
A clean, contemporary look that is also large enough to be seen.
1/4"
Provides a contemporary look. Works well with Wenge
1/8"
Just breaks the edge while adding some interest.

BULLNOSE
Full
Also known as a 180 degree bullnose. Overhang from cabinet fronts should be increased by 3/4" when this profile is used.
Half
Less pronounced than the full bullnose while adding interest

CLASSICAL GAS
Large coved roundover
This profile was designed by an architect for a thick kitchen table.

FRENCH BAROQUE
French Baroque
Very popular profile with distressed tops

OGEE
Large Beaded Traditional
More complex edge for a formal look
Small Double Roman
Cove and bead that works well on thinner tops
Large Double Roman
Very popular for distressed tops and tops over 2-1/2" thick
Traditional
Popular for table tops
Small Standard
Popular with counter and table tops
Roman
Simple ogee edge used for counter and table tops
Large Standard
Popular with thicker island tops
Classical
Used with counter and table tops

ROUNDOVER
Beaded, 1/2"
Provides a dressed up version of the standard roundover profile
Beaded, 3/8"
Dressed up roundover with finer look than 1/2"
1/8"
Slightly more relief than an "eased" edge
3/4"
Choice for large softening of the edge
3/8"
Medium softening effect
1/2"
Medium effect for softening the edge
1/4"
Commonly called a "pencil" edge
Eased
A piece of sandpaper is used to "break" the edge

VERONA
Standard
Tall profile that does with minimum encroachment into the top

WATERFALL
Stepped
Adds the addition detail to the waterfall profile
Simple
Standard soften edge
Roundover
Standard waterfall edge with a 1/4" roundover on the bottom

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