Thick edge of a dark stone worktop, full-extension drawer open, charcoal fronts.

6 · 30 mm · 20 mm · 20 mm · 12 mm · 40 mm · 20 mm

Worktops

Six materials, each at its own thickness and with its own edge. Drawn in section at full scale, with what they take and what they dislike.

The sections

The edges at full scale.

To scale on a standard screen: 1 mm drawn is roughly 1 mm in reality.

Natural stone (gabbro, granite)

30 mm

Thickness and edge: 30 mm, softened edge (2 mm radius)
Heat: takes a hot pan set down briefly
Stains: good while the sealer is maintained; oil can mark untreated stone
Acids: good for gabbro and most granites
Scratches: very good: the knife wears before the stone
Knocks on the edge: good; a chip on the edge can be filled with resin
Care: water and mild soap; reseal every one to two years depending on use
Price: from CHF 780 per linear metre, installed Indicative prices of a fictitious company

Quartzite (very hard natural stone)

20 mm

Thickness and edge: 20 mm, square edge, arris eased by hand
Heat: very good
Stains: good once sealed
Acids: good: its quartz does not react to lemon or vinegar
Scratches: very good
Knocks on the edge: good; a square edge is more exposed than a softened one
Care: water and mild soap; sealed on installation, then as needed
Price: from CHF 1’100 per linear metre, installed Indicative prices of a fictitious company

Quartz (engineered stone)

20 mm

Thickness and edge: 20 mm, light 2 mm chamfer
Heat: low: the resins mark under a hot pan, always use a trivet
Stains: very good: non-porous, no sealing
Acids: good
Scratches: good
Knocks on the edge: good
Care: water and mild soap; no abrasive cleaners
Price: from CHF 650 per linear metre, installed Indicative prices of a fictitious company

Sintered ceramic (large format, fired at high temperature)

12 mm

Thickness and edge: 12 mm, light 1 mm chamfer to protect the arris
Heat: very good
Stains: very good
Acids: very good
Scratches: very good
Knocks on the edge: weak point: a knock on the arris can chip it; at 12 mm we prefer a flush-mounted sink to an undermount one
Care: water and soap, or diluted vinegar; no sealing
Price: from CHF 850 per linear metre, installed Indicative prices of a fictitious company

Stainless steel (brushed sheet on a substrate)

40 mm

Thickness and edge: 40 mm, 1.2 to 1.5 mm sheet folded over a substrate, 40 mm visible edge (depending on the model)
Heat: very good
Stains: very good; fingerprints show
Acids: good; rinse off salt and bleach
Scratches: low: fine scratches build into an even patina
Knocks on the edge: good; a hard knock can dent the sheet
Care: microfibre cloth along the brushing
Price: from CHF 900 per linear metre, installed Indicative prices of a fictitious company

Marble (dark veined marble)

20 mm

Thickness and edge: 20 mm, softened edge (3 mm radius)
Heat: good
Stains: fair: wine and oil mark if left
Acids: low: lemon and vinegar dull the surface (it is a limestone)
Scratches: fair
Knocks on the edge: fair
Care: wipe straight away; seal every year; the patina is part of the material
Price: from CHF 950 per linear metre, installed Indicative prices of a fictitious company

The six materials, in one table.

Worktops: thickness, strength, limit and starting price per linear metre installed (VAT included).
Material	Thickness	Strength	Limit	From, per metre installed
Natural stone (gabbro, granite)	30 mm	heat, scratches	heavy; sealing to be renewed	CHF 780
Quartzite (very hard natural stone)	20 mm	hard, little affected by acids	price, choice of slabs	CHF 1’100
Quartz (engineered stone)	20 mm	non-porous, consistent	dislikes direct heat	CHF 650
Sintered ceramic (large format, fired at high temperature)	12 mm	heat, stains, scratches	knocks on the edge; 12 mm is delicate with an undermount sink	CHF 850
Stainless steel (brushed sheet on a substrate)	1.2 to 1.5 mm sheet folded over a substrate, 40 mm visible edge (depending on the model)	hygiene, heat, water	scratches and patinates	CHF 900
Marble (dark veined marble)	20 mm	veining, feel	stains and etches with acids	CHF 950

VAT included · Indicative prices of a fictitious company

Sources

Thicknesses and limits checked against these sources. Checked on 19.10.2026.

Frequently asked questions

Can I put a hot pan on the worktop?

On natural stone, quartzite, sintered ceramic and stainless steel, yes, briefly. On quartz, no: its resins mark. A trivet is still good practice everywhere.

Why does the worktop come after the cabinets?

The template is taken on the installed cabinets, not from a drawing: walls are never straight. Cutting then takes one to two weeks at the stonemason’s.

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