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What thickness of quartz for worktop with 30cm overhang for b/bar?

5 years ago

Hi guys,

Would a 20mm thick quartz worktop be ok for a worktop with a 30cm overhang at the back and side of the floor unit as a breakfast bar, or would it need to be 30mm?

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rachelmidlands
5 years ago
Bump.
Tani H-S
5 years ago
Well my kitchen designer had done ours in the 20mm with an overhang for seating. We are making it 30mm now but only to take the depth of an induction hob - otherwise 20mm would be fine.
However, our island does have the side panels extending out to take some weight so it depends on your design?
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