Quartz Worktop Thickness Options Explained
Quartz Worktop Thickness Options
Thickness shapes both the look and the feel of a worktop. Here are the common quartz thickness options and how to choose the right one for your kitchen.
The short answer
A style and structure choice
Thickness changes the look and the feel.
Common slab thicknesses, plus the option to build up a chunkier edge.
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Common thicknesses
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Look that suits you
Quartz worktops come in a small number of standard slab thicknesses, with thinner slabs giving a sleek, contemporary look and thicker slabs a more substantial feel. A thinner slab can also be built up at the visible edge to create the appearance of a chunkier worktop without the weight of a solid thick slab throughout. The right choice depends on the style of your kitchen and your budget. The thickness is confirmed at the template stage, alongside the edge profile.
At a glance
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Common thicknesses
A slim profile or a more substantial one.
builtup edge
A third look
A thinner slab with a built-up visible edge.
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When it is chosen
Confirmed before fabrication, with the edge.
Thickness options and how to choose
The common slab thicknesses
Quartz is produced in a small number of standard slab thicknesses. A slimmer slab gives a sleek, minimal, contemporary look that suits modern handleless kitchens. A thicker slab gives a more substantial, solid feel that some homeowners prefer for a traditional or statement kitchen.
Building up the edge
A popular option is to use a thinner slab but build up the visible front edge, which creates the look of a chunky worktop without the cost and weight of a solid thick slab throughout. This gives flexibility on appearance while managing the budget. Our guide on edge profiles covers how the edge is then shaped.
How thickness affects cost
Thickness is one of the factors that affects the price of a worktop, alongside the slab chosen, the kitchen size and the cut-outs. Our guide on how much quartz worktops cost in Milton Keynes explains the full picture, and what a quote should include shows how it should be itemised.
When thickness is decided
The thickness is confirmed at the template stage, before the slab is fabricated, alongside decisions on the edge profile and how any joins will fall. Our guide on how worktops are templated covers that appointment.
Choosing the right thickness
The best way to choose is to see the options in person and think about the style of your kitchen. Seeing full-size slabs and edge samples at a showroom makes the decision much easier. Make sure the thickness you want is written into your quote so there is no confusion later.
Key points
Slim or substantial
A thinner slab looks sleek, a thicker one feels solid.
Built-up edges
A thinner slab can be given a chunkier visible edge.
Affects the price
Thickness is one factor in the overall cost.
Confirmed at the template
Decided before fabrication, with the edge profile.
To compare thicknesses, visit our Elstow showroom, browse the quartz worktops range, or request a free quote.
The right thickness for your kitchen
Precious Marble offers a range of quartz thicknesses and edge build-ups, fabricated in-house. See the options at our 200m² Elstow showroom. 0% interest-free finance is available.
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Common questions
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Does worktop thickness affect the price?
When do I choose my quartz worktop thickness?
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