20mm vs 30mm Quartz worktop ?

30mm would be my pick - 20mm might look modern in the right colour, but it'll date faster. 30mm works for pretty much any colour/material I've seen, with the appropriate edge.
 
Depends on the material, but I think simple works best. I'd say a single or a double pencil bevel, not a standard bevel.

Using this as reference.
 
Thin tops are the trend, especially with contemporary kitchen design.

We show all our Quartz in 20mm as we sell a modern product. We have a 12mm Coran display which looks superb on a handle-less kitchen. There is the added advantage of thinner being cheaper too!
 
PFarrey said:
Thin tops are the trend, especially with contemporary kitchen design.

We show all our Quartz in 20mm as we sell a modern product. We have a 12mm Coran display which looks superb on a handle-less kitchen. There is the added advantage of thinner being cheaper too!
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this is what a company i just called said.. 80% of their worktops are 20mm now
 
I do think 20mm looks great in the right colour, but it's all subjective and also hinges on the unit style. I just wonder how long it will still look modern.

Sleek, handleless design? 20mm would be fine. Something more classic? I just don't think it'll work long-term.
 
glitch said:
I do think 20mm looks great in the right colour, but it's all subjective and also hinges on the unit style. I just wonder how long it will still look modern.

Sleek, handleless design? 20mm would be fine. Something more classic? I just don't think it'll work long-term.
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its very sleek and modern, but with handles.
 
Even laminate tops are becoming thinner now. I've got 16mm laminate available.

One thing I should mention about thinner worktops is that you need to be a bit cautious about hobs and sinks. If you have a gas hob above a set of draws on a 20mm top, the hob will sit inside the draw space by around 15-20mm. Gas hobs require a pipe connection and will likely mean you will need to cut a bit of the draw box to allow this to happen.

Some inset sinks could cause a problem if they are of a certain design and the drainer is intended to go above a washing machine or dishwasher.
 
PFarrey said:
Even laminate tops are becoming thinner now. I've got 16mm laminate available.

One thing I should mention about thinner worktops is that you need to be a bit cautious about hobs and sinks. If you have a gas hob above a set of draws on a 20mm top, the hob will sit inside the draw space by around 15-20mm. Gas hobs require a pipe connection and will likely mean you will need to cut a bit of the draw box to allow this to happen.

Some inset sinks could cause a problem if they are of a certain design and the drainer is intended to go above a washing machine or dishwasher.
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i had anticipated the gas and that we might lose the drawer under it but not the sink

its an undermount sink and the drainer is meant to go above a washing machine

how can i work out if it will all fit or not?
 
PFarrey said:
Even laminate tops are becoming thinner now. I've got 16mm laminate available.

One thing I should mention about thinner worktops is that you need to be a bit cautious about hobs and sinks. If you have a gas hob above a set of draws on a 20mm top, the hob will sit inside the draw space by around 15-20mm. Gas hobs require a pipe connection and will likely mean you will need to cut a bit of the draw box to allow this to happen.

Some inset sinks could cause a problem if they are of a certain design and the drainer is intended to go above a washing machine or dishwasher.
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Also, is there a limit on the length of 20mm or 30mm for unsupported sections?
 
If it is Quartz then with either 20mm or 30mm you can have 300mm overhangs (breakfast seating). If it's Granite we recommend 30mm min thickness due to the nature of the natural stone and again allow up to 300mm overhang. If there is two freestanding appliances next to each other we would allow for battening at the rear and a support panel between the appliances.
 
Paul11 said:
i had anticipated the gas and that we might lose the drawer under it but not the sink

its an undermount sink and the drainer is meant to go above a washing machine

how can i work out if it will all fit or not?
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If it is an under mount sink you will be fine as long as its a cupboard beneath and not draws. If you are planning on putting a bin system in there you might also come across problems. Just make sure the under mount sink is designed to fit within the size of sink unit you have.
 
PFarrey said:
If it is an under mount sink you will be fine as long as its a cupboard beneath and not draws. If you are planning on putting a bin system in there you might also come across problems. Just make sure the under mount sink is designed to fit within the size of sink unit you have.
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yes, just a cupboard, no draws / no bins :)

sounds like 20mm it is
 
It depends on your kitchen design really. I think a 20mm would look fine, but our surface is a massive feature in the kitchen so I'm pleased that we went for a 30mm. Thicker than 30mm only looks good for a rustic wooden look IMO. Extremely thin might be good for an ultra modern finish, but again it depends on your colour scheme and design.

EDIT: also we have a 300mm overhang with granite so needed a 30mm
 
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