Browse Forums Kitchen Corner Re: Engineered stone weaknesses 2Aug 27, 2016 8:41 am Cutting Edge Kitchens and Cabinet Making http://cuttingedgekitchens.net.au http://www.facebook.com/pages/Cutting-Edge-Kitchens/290484196676 Mobile : 0419 430 575 PH: 9452 4772 Fax :9452 4772 cuttingedgekitchens@outlook.com Re: Engineered stone weaknesses 5Sep 07, 2016 12:04 pm Craigasaurus Will you be able to sit and stand on a stone benchtop? Yes, why you would want to is another question. But 20mm is more than strong enough to have you stand on it. What some people forget though is any bench top including laminate and stone is weak around the sink and cooktop areas. If you stand close to the small piece in from it may crack. This is not an issue with the product being weak its an issue with the idiot standing close to areas like this. Seriously engineered stone is not week, its stronger than any natural stone! Cutting Edge Kitchens and Cabinet Making http://cuttingedgekitchens.net.au http://www.facebook.com/pages/Cutting-Edge-Kitchens/290484196676 Mobile : 0419 430 575 PH: 9452 4772 Fax :9452 4772 cuttingedgekitchens@outlook.com Engineering timber is certainly a less fuss option, times cheaper to supply and install and better withstands humidity. 1 15908 Thanks Simon, I guess I'm no concerned with the volume of the noise rather that dead and hollow sound and feel that is associated with floating floors. But I'm not sure… 3 6141 Dear Members I have to decide the Facade column size. My custom builder standard is 350mm with rendering, but i asked for 470mm plus stone or tiles and yet to get… 0 7496 |