Size limitations and seams in engineered stone countertops

Just like any other countertop material, engineered stone countertops also have size limitations and seams.

Seams in engineered stone countertops

Engineered stone countertops have seems that are visible and noticeable to the naked eye. The seams of your kitchen countertop are filled with colored resin to match and complement the color of your engineered stone countertop. Seams are necessary for countertop pieces that measures eight to 10 feet in length.

The seams of engineered stone countertops usually measure one-sixteenth to one-eighth of an inch. They are slightly visible because of the consistent patterns of engineered stone. However, the seams are not that obvious in engineered stone countertops that come in darker shades, colors, and patterns. So if you do not want the seems to be visible, choose an engineered stone countertop with a dark color and pattern.

Size limitations of engineered stone countertops

Engineered stone countertops have size limitations of 118 to 120 inches in length, 52 to 56 inches in width, and ¾ to 1 ½ inches in thickness. For durability, contractors recommend the use of engineered countertops with a thickness of 1 ¼ inches.

Listed below are the common slab sizes that are available in different engineered stone countertops brands:

CaesarStone
Made with 93% natural quartz and 7% resin binders pigments , CaesarStone engineered stone countertops are available in 32 different colors and patterns. They come in two different sizes:
“120 inches long x 56 inches wide x ¾-inch thick “120 inches long x 56 inches wide x 1 ¼-inch thick

Zodiaq
Made with 93% natural quartz and 7% resin binders and pigments, Zodiaq engineered stone countertops are available in 25 different colors and patterns. They come in two different sizes:“118 inches long x 52 inches wide x ¾-inch thick “118 inches long x 52 inches wide x 1 1/8-inch thick

Silestone
Made with 93% natural quartz and 7% polymer resin and pigments, Silestone engineered stone countertops are built in with antimicrobial product protection. They come in 48 different colors and patterns and are available in three different sizes:
120 inches long x 54 inches wide x 0.394-inch thick
120 inches long x 54 inches wide x ¾-inch thick
120 inches long x 54 inches wide x 1 1/8-inch thick

Cambria
Made with 93% natural quartz and 7% epoxy resin and pigments, Cambria engineered stone countertops are available in 27 different colors and patterns. They come in three different sizes:
118 inches long x 53 inches wide x ¾-inch thick
118 inches long x 53 inches wide x 1 1/8-inch thick
118 inches long x 53 inches wide x 1 ½-inch thick