Stone Size and Thickness
What are typical stone sizes?
Standard stone tile sizes include squares of 4”, 6”, 8”, 12”, 16”, 18”, and 24”.
Standard thickness for 12” square tiles is 3/8”.
Standard thickness for 16”-24” square tiles varies from 0.5” - 0.75”.
Slab sizes vary from 104”x70” to 125”x80”. Smaller sizes are available as well.
Thickness of slabs is generally ---------------
Slates and Quartzites are produced in nominal sizes, not exact sizes - a 12” square tile may actually measure 11.87” square.
How can I decide which sizes are appropriate?
Tile size is a personal choice, but should be proportionate to the size of the room. Smaller spaces should use smaller tiles in order to make the most of the stone's color and other qualities.
What thickness is used for kitchen countertops?
The thickness of a kitchen countertop is generally either 0.75” or 1.25”. In the eastern U.S. the larger thickness is preferred, and western consumers prefer the thinner.
How do granite countertops differ from Corian countertops?
Granite is a natural stone, and Corian is a man-made material. As a plastic-based material, Corian is more prone to scratching, deformation and loss of finish due to heat. Granite is more durable, easy to maintain, resistant to scratches and stains – and much more appealing to the eye. Granite is available in a wider range of colors than Corian, and costs less as well.
What is thickness tolerance for different types of stone?
Thickness tolerance varies from stone to stone. Slates generally have a tolerance of 0.38”, and granite tiles have a tolerance of 0.06”.
What is stone pattern?
A combination of different sizes may be placed together to create a pattern, which adds to the beauty and uniqueness of the stone installation - and is very trendy!