PROFILE GUIDE

Aris A popular finish with an angled edge, it can be laminated or mitred for a sleek, modern look.

Pencil Round Usually applied to most sharp edges, it softens the feel and aids in preventing any chipping.

Mitred Most natural and engineered 20mm stones can be cut at a 45-degree angle and joined to form a classy corner. “A mitred join is less noticeable than a laminated edge, but if a pencil round is applied to a porcelain slab, it removes the ‘design’ printed on the surface to reveal a solid colour,” says Graeme Metcalfe.

Lambs Tongue

This detailed look with undulating curves can be used in tandem with other profiles. Most stones are suitable in a thickness of 20mm and up.

Half Round This is a half-rounded bullnosestyle profile, which generally comes in a thickness between 20mm and 30mm.

Bullnose Available in full or half-rounded styles, a bullnose edge is generally used for laminate material benchtops in a standard thickness of around 32mm. Typically, it’s less susceptible to chipping compared to square edges.

Dupont A Dupont profile delivers a classic look that is just right for more traditional kitchens. This profile can also be used with an added square profile underneath, for extra detail. It suits any stone, but this edge is made for marble.