| 2CM |
Refers to granite thickness of 3/4″. |
| 3CM |
Refers to granite thickness of 1-1/4″. |
| Backsplash |
The wall behind counter areas. |
| Cultured Stone |
Generic term for man-made stone-like products. |
| Edge Work |
The style of the front edge of a countertop. Square, bullnose, waterfall, ogee, and bevel are some types. |
| Engineered Stone |
Man-made stone products, such as Cambria, containing a large percentage of natural stone. |
| Granite |
100% natural stone product cut from the earth. |
| Overhang |
The area of countertop that extends past the edge of the cabinet. |
| Plastic Laminate |
Durable, affordable counter top products such as Formica, Wilsonart and Pionite. |
| Radius Corner |
Rounding of a corner to eliminate sharp edges. |
| Solid Surface |
Man-made surfaces such as Corian and Cultured Marble. |
| Stool Overhang |
Minimum of 10 inches to allow knee space under the overhang when sitting on a stool. |
| Surface Mount |
Any fixture or appliance that mounts to the top surface of the countertop. |
| Under Mount |
Any fixture or appliance that mounts to the bottom of a countertop or wall cabinet. |
