One of those is what countertop thickness to choose.
Is 2 cm granite good.
While 2cm granite would require plywood support on top of the cabinets which leads to the necessity of a laminated edge to hide the plywood 2cm quartz countertops do not require plywood support unless spanning more than 24 and therefore can often be installed with significantly less support than 2cm granite.
For decades 2cm material was the trend in natural stone and to this day is still commonly used in the western states.
Using tile rather than solid granite cuts the expense drastically.
So yes a 3cm slab of granite is stronger than a 2cm slab.
Homeowners should expect to pay between 50 60 per square foot.
Traditionally 2cm has been used in bathrooms where strength demands are lower than in kitchens which have generally been the domain of 3cm.
This substrate adds strength and flexibility.
However we never install a 2cm slab on your kitchen without a plywood substrate.
Both the tile and the grout should be properly sealed.
Granite is a good choice for kitchen countertops.
In the stone industry there are 2 primary options 2cm 3 4 or 3cm 1 1 4.
Level 2 granite is a step ahead because the designs and colors become a little more unique.
2 cm granite slabs went out of favor mostly because they involve extra work which equates more expenses for you the homeowner.
1 two centimeter 2 cm granite slabs were the previous industry standard.
If you are installing on top of pre existing cabinets go with the 2 cm granite.
Plus when using a highly durable surface like cambria concerns regarding durability are largely put to rest since the surface is harder than granite or marble and thus can stand up to heavy traffic and use.
Rather than patterns being relatively uniform as shown in level 1 granite there is a more variety of markings.
Per square feet for a 1 1 4 or 3 cm inch thick slab.
Price includes granite slabs installation and custom edge detail.
The picture below demonstrates the differences very well.
Per square feet for a 3 4 or 2 cm inch thick slab.
Granite slab countertops starting at 34 99 per square foot installed.
Reason being that the plywood layer will create the level surface needed and the 2 cm granite will be more forgiving of older cabinets imperfections.
And while some still argue in their favor 3 cm thickness has become the new standard for kitchen countertops and most other applications.
Cambria products are ideal for a wide variety of applications from walls and floors to kitchens and baths.
If you have brand new cabinets and can afford it go with the 3 cm granite.
You can use tinted grout to achieve a more seamless look as well.
