When producing a granite, quartz or Silestone Wrap, ie the sides of the units are cloaked in granite or quartz down to the floor there are several ways of achieving the desired finish. Most kitchens that have wrapped granite end panels are modern style minimal sleek designs and so we have developed what we think is the best way of achieving the joint to make it look as invisible as possible and to try to make it look like you have just folded the granite/ quartz. We used to mitre the two pieces at 45 degrees resin together on site and bevel to suit, however with the use of either our Bavelloni CNC or our Marmo Mechannica calibrating wheel we now create a ‘step groove’ in the material this means that the glued area is twice as much therefore twice as strong but, the beauty of the end result is that the joint ends up at the bottom of the bevel and so is pretty much invisible. If the granite or quartz Is mitred the joint ends up in the middle of the bevel, we think our new way of doing things is by far the best way as you will see from the pictures. This granite worktop island wrap is being installed in Stratford upon Avon, note we are surface polishing the reverse of the granite on our Bavelloni.
Hi, I’m Steve. I run Planet Granite from a custom-built farm in Warwickshire, where I live with my family. The team and I are really passionate about crafting and installing granite and quartz worktops, as you’ll see from my blog. You’ll find before and after photos and examples of different designs and stone to inspire you. Happy reading!