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20mm or 30mm quartz

7 years ago

Cant decide on 20mm or 30mm quartz for a worktop. White quartz on grey shaker cabinets. Opinions or photos please. Thanks in advance.

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tamp75
7 years ago
We were going to go for 20mm white Quartz but ended up with 30 mm to allow for sink & hob fitting. Job is fitted over drawer unit which with a 20 mm worktop would have meant the top drawer was unusable due to depth of hob.
LTS
7 years ago
Lovely kitchen tamp75!
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tamp75
7 years ago
Thank you LTS! Still things to do like window dressings (prob Roman blinds when I find something I like) but I'm really pleased with it.
Michelle
Original Author
7 years ago
Yes tamp beautiful kitchen! Is that a branded paint colour? We have a range cooker so don't have the issue you have. I worry that the 20mm will look a bit like we scrimped on it.

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