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