Different Types of Countertop Edges

By | October 30, 2014

Countertop edges are also part of creating an elegant look to your kitchen. Edges come in a variety of shapes. Edges of the countertops show the attribute of your kitchen. Depending on the look of your kitchen you can choose any of the below listed type of edging to your countertops. Some of the common types of edges available for your countertops are:

Bevelled edge
For contemporary kitchen this bevelled edged countertops are more popular. It has a flat corner that is clipped usually on a 4-5 degree angle. It may not cost more if you want the bevelled edge only on the top of the countertop. Bevelled edges are easy to clean as they are flat.

Bullnose edge
Countertops with bullnose edging will have top to bottom rounded edge which gives soft look. This edging complements any type of design and looks great any type of the stone. Cleaning this edge is more easy and no external groove. It doesn’t have sharpness so, leaning on it won’t create any problem. This looks great when used for traditional kitchens.

Double eased and eased edge
It is a more widely used edge. It looks almost as the square edge with slight rounding from top to bottom. It is designed in such away that it is smooth without any sharpness. On the other hand, eased edge is most simple edge and is most commonly used in modern houses with a flat and simple design. It is easy to clean. It is also called as straight edge sometimes. It has a square and boxy appearance.

Ogee edge
This type of edge is most commonly used in traditional designs. It has two curves with different finishing. It adds an elegant touch to your design project and has more grooves and curves. This makes the countertops to look thin. Cleaning this edges is some what is difficult.

Demi bullnose edge
It is almost similar to bullnose edge. The only difference is, it is rounded only on the top side of the countertop and sharper on the bottom. This type of edge is suitable for stylish design and looks good on any type of the stone. It is easy to clean as it doesn’t have any extra groove or detail.

These are most commonly used edge choices that you can make for your kitchen. Based on the look of your kitchen and the countertop you can choose the type of edge that suits it.