20mm vs 30mm Quartz worktop ?

Paul11 · 26 Sep 2017 at 08:47

am i right in thinking 20mm looks more sleek and modern ?

but 30mm looks bit more solid

cant decide ! any advices ?

Paul11 · 26 Sep 2017 at 09:29

appropriate edge = simple bevel ?

Paul11 · 26 Sep 2017 at 09:57

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!

this is what a company i just called said.. 80% of their worktops are 20mm now

Paul11 · 26 Sep 2017 at 10:08

glitch said:
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.

quartz

Paul11 · 26 Sep 2017 at 11:04

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.

its very sleek and modern, but with handles.

Paul11 · 26 Sep 2017 at 11:12

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.

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?

Paul11 · 26 Sep 2017 at 12:17

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.

yes, just a cupboard, no draws / no bins

sounds like 20mm it is

Paul11 · 26 Sep 2017 at 12:43

the_r_sole said:
IT'S A ******* DRAWER PEOPLE NOT A DRAW!!

found your name quite amusing considering