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What is the difference between 2 cm and 3 cm, and what is the most appropriate thickness for various applications?

April 26, 2017applications appropriate CM thickness various

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What is the difference between 2 cm and 3 cm, and what is the most appropriate thickness for various applications?

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The 2 cm thick stone is approximately 3/4″ thick, ranging from 5/8″ to 7/8″ in thickness. The 3 cm is approximately 1 3/16″, and can range from 1 1/16″ to 1 5/16″ thick. We recommend using the 3 cm granite for kitchen countertops for both aesthetic reasons and structural reasons, while 2 cm is recommended for bathroom vanity tops and tub surrounds, shower jams and any other applications that involve cladding of surfaces (e.g. windowsills, pie shelves in showers). Many of these materials, depending upon the application, can be laminated to increase thickness of the edge.