Which edge profile is best for a Giallo Siena marble worktop?
The eased edge for most worktops.
Answer
What is a mitred edge on Giallo Siena marble?
How the edge is finished
Two pieces joined at 45 degrees so the edge reads as one solid thickness. It is the way thin Giallo Siena marble is made to look like a 60 mm slab, and the join is the weak point — which is why the drawing decides it before the saw passes.
The figures
| Aspect | Detail | Source |
|---|---|---|
| How it is made | Two pieces joined at 45 degrees | Edge profile dictionary |
| What it is for | Making thin material read as a thick slab | Edge profile dictionary |
| The weak point | The join | Edge profile dictionary |
| Best for | Thin material, long runs, aprons | Edge profile dictionary |
Why this stone behaves this way
A mitre is a way of building thickness that the stone does not have. The appearance is exact and the joint is a line in the piece, so the material, the thickness and the length of the run all decide whether it is the right detail.
What these figures are, and what they are not A mitre is a decision about the block and not only about the saw. Where the pieces are long or the material is thin, the alternative is a laminated edge.
Where these figures come from
- S16 the architect complete specification guide to marble (bookmatching, edge profiles, calibration, finish behaviour)
Where to go next
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More questions about Giallo Siena marble
What is a laminated edge on Giallo Siena marble?
Apparent thickness built from two or more pieces of thinner stone.
What is a bullnose edge on Giallo Siena marble and when is it used?
A full radius across the face of a Giallo Siena marble piece.
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