Why slabs come in two common thicknesses, how thickness affects support, edges, weight and look, and which fits your project.
Granite slabs are commonly sold in two thicknesses: about three quarters of an inch, called two centimeters, and about one and a quarter inches, called three centimeters. The thicker slab is stronger and heavier and often needs less support underneath. The thinner slab is lighter and often less expensive, but it usually needs plywood or support strips and a laminated edge for a thicker look. In Nashville, three centimeter slabs are the most common for kitchens, while two centimeter slabs appear in vanities, backsplashes and vertical applications.
Thickness affects the whole project: support, edge profile, seams, weight and sometimes cost. A thicker stone can span more between cabinets and can handle larger overhangs with proper brackets. A thinner stone can look sleek with a mitered edge. We help you choose based on the cabinets, the layout and the look you want, and we confirm that your cabinets can carry the weight.
Thinner, lighter, needs support.
Thicker, stronger, common for kitchens.
Laminated edges build up thin slabs.
Thicker is heavier.
Varies with thickness.
Cabinets must carry the load.
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Yes, with plywood or support strips and a built-up edge.
It can. Thicker slabs use more material.
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