Quartz is a completely different animal.
Waterfall granite edges.
Waterfall edge countertops have a natural infinite look resembling water that flows smoothly over a rock face down into the massive body of water below.
The aesthetic may have brought you here but once you learn about the practical.
Granite and marble are more durable than corian but are still porous and susceptible to chipping and etching meaning when they re practically walls as they are with waterfall edges they re still not the most ideal solution.
If you ve ever walked into a model home or showroom and fallen head over heels in love with the kitchen one reason might be its waterfall edge island.
Granite countertop edges can be sleek and simple rounded or bullnose varieties or more fashion forward and complex like waterfall or cove options.
Waterfall countertops are countertops that drop vertically down the sides instead of stopping abruptly at the edge of a cabinet or island.
Sometimes also called risers waterfall style refers to the way the quartz granite or marble countertops extend down the side of an island or cabinet all the way to the floor.
This creates a continuous flow and links the floor to the cabinetry in a fluid and natural manner.
There are several different varieties featuring both curved edges or sharp angles so you can find the perfect style to suit your decor.
A rounded waterfall edge creates a sleek clean look which is perfect for a modern style kitchen.
The edge is half round on the top and gives the appearance of no edge at all the granite seems to just flow over the counter top and run down all the way to the floor.