Edges & Sinks

Every countertop needs an edge finish and, in most rooms, a sink cut into it. We cut ten edge profiles and set every major sink type, and we walk through both at your estimate so nothing gets decided on the fly at template.

Edge profiles

We cut eased, beveled, half bullnose, full bullnose, ogee, dupont, mitered, chiseled, laminated and cove edges. A standard profile, like an eased or beveled edge, suits nearly any kitchen or bathroom and keeps a clean, simple line along the counter. An upgraded profile, like a full bullnose, ogee or mitered edge, adds visual weight and usually goes on a feature piece: an island, a bar overhang, or a mantel ledge, rather than the whole run of counter. Choosing an edge comes down to how the room is used and how the counter is built. A busy family kitchen usually wants a simple, low-profile edge that will not chip easily and is comfortable to lean against. A mitered edge, which doubles the visible thickness of the stone along the front, works well on an island that stands on its own as a design piece, particularly for a waterfall installation where the stone wraps down the side. A laminated edge builds up a thinner slab, like 2 cm stone, to look like a thicker one, which is common on a vanity top. We bring sample pieces to your estimate so you can see and feel the profile before you pick it, rather than choosing from a drawing.

Sinks

Undermount sinks are cut into the underside of the slab so the counter wipes straight into the basin with no lip to catch crumbs or water. This is the most common choice for both kitchens and bathrooms and needs a sink rated for undermount installation. Drop-in sinks rest in a cutout with a visible rim resting on top of the stone, and they work well when you are keeping an existing sink or want a simpler installation. Farmhouse sinks sit forward of the cabinet face, with the front of the sink exposed rather than tucked under the counter, and the counter is cut open at the front to fit around it, which we plan carefully at template. Vessel sinks sit on top of the counter rather than cut into it, so the cutout is a small opening for the drain rather than a full basin cutout, and the counter height and faucet reach both need to account for the sink sitting above the surface. Integrated sinks are formed from the same solid material as the counter, giving one continuous basin with no seam or rim at all, an option on some engineered materials. Whichever sink you choose, bring the actual model or its spec sheet to your estimate so we cut to the exact dimensions.

Faucet holes and cutouts

Faucet holes are drilled to your fixture's spread: a single hole for a one-piece faucet, four-inch centerset for a compact spread, or widespread for fixtures set further apart, plus any extra holes for a soap dispenser, side sprayer or air gap. We mark every hole at template based on the fixture you bring or specify, so drilling happens once and lines up exactly. The same goes for any outlet, cooktop or range cutout: we measure to your actual appliance cut sheet, not a generic size, so the fit is exact. If you have not picked a faucet yet by template day, tell us the general style you are leaning toward and we can plan the hole count with a little room, or schedule a short follow-up visit once your fixture is chosen.

Bring your sink and faucet choices, or send the specs with the estimate form, and we will walk you through every edge and sink option at your free in-home estimate.