How Thick Are Quartz Worktops
How Thick Are Quartz Worktops?
Thickness is one of the choices you make when specifying a quartz worktop. Here is a clear explanation of the common options.
The short answer
Common thickness options
Quartz comes in a few standard thicknesses.
The choice affects the look, from slim and modern to solid and substantial.
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Common thicknesses
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Choice to make
Quartz worktops come in a few standard thicknesses, and the choice affects both the look and the feel of the finished worktop. Slimmer slabs give a sleek, contemporary look, while thicker slabs give a more solid, substantial impression. A worktop can also be made to look thicker than the slab itself by building up the edge. Your supplier will explain which thicknesses suit your kitchen and your chosen design. To understand the wider choices, read quartz worktop edge profiles explained and how heavy quartz worktops are.
At a glance
slimmerslabs
One look
Sleek and contemporary.
thickerslabs
The other
Solid and substantial.
builtup edges
A third option
A slab can be made to look thicker.
Quartz worktop thickness, explained
Standard thickness options
Quartz slabs are produced in a few standard thicknesses. Rather than there being one correct answer, the common options give you a choice between a slimmer or a more substantial look. Your supplier will explain the specific thicknesses they offer. Our FAQ on what a quartz worktop is covers the slab itself.
How thickness affects the look
A slimmer slab gives a sleek, minimal, contemporary look that suits modern kitchens. A thicker slab gives a solid, substantial, sometimes more traditional impression. Neither is better; it is about the look you want.
Building up the edge
It is also worth knowing that a worktop can be made to look thicker than the actual slab by building up the edge during fabrication. This gives the substantial appearance of a thick worktop, and a good fabricator can advise on this. Our FAQ on quartz worktop edge profiles explained covers edge work.
Thickness, weight and support
Thickness relates to weight, and a quartz worktop needs proper support from the units beneath it. This is part of why skilled fitting matters and is handled by your fabricator. Our FAQ on how heavy quartz worktops are covers this.
Choosing your thickness
The right thickness depends on the look you want and your kitchen design. A good supplier will talk you through the options and how they pair with edge profiles. Precious Marble fabricates in-house from Bedford. See the Quartz Worktops Bedford page to start.
Key points
A few standard thicknesses
Quartz comes in common thickness options.
Thickness shapes the look
Slim and modern, or solid and substantial.
Edges can be built up
A slab can be made to look thicker.
Thickness relates to support
Proper support is part of skilled fitting.
To learn more, read quartz worktop edge profiles explained, how heavy quartz worktops are and quartz worktop finishes explained. The full Quartz FAQs has more.
Choose the right thickness for your kitchen
Precious Marble fabricates in-house from Bedford and will guide you through thickness and edge options. Tell us about your kitchen for a free quote. 0% interest-free finance is available.
More from the Quartz FAQs
Common questions
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Does thickness affect how quartz is fitted?
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