A stone countertop is an essential part of your kitchen. When sourcing for a stone countertop, suppliers often use jargon that can be confusing. Here are some stone countertop terminology that might you communicate with your supplier.
Kitchen Top Terminology
Backsplash
It is a protective edge installed at the rear of a kitchen countertop to prevent water from seeping into the cabinet.
Profile
It serves to provide an edge on the front or side to create the illusion of thickness for the stone. Additionally, it conceals the cabinet's wood to keep it hidden from view.
Drop
It's a local term to mention the profile briefly. For instance, an installer might inquire: "Your front want to drop how many mm?"
Edging
Another term of mentioning profile.
Fascia
Often used by architects or interior designers, this is a professional term for describing a profile.
Island Top Terminology
Side Inner Panel
The return panel covering the back of the cabinet's wood.
Side Mitre Panel
A layer of stone covering the thickness of the cabinet's wood.
Side Panel
A stone surface covers the entire side of the island top.
Waterfall
A local term refer the side panel.
