Can someone please explain the radius corner on an Island

15 years ago

So my granite guy just called me to ask if on the island I want a 1" or 2" corner radius but I can't seem to picture what he's talking about. Sorry I'm dumb!

The island will be rectagle(straight) with 2" on the doors side, 4" on the two sides and with a 12" overhang.

Can someone please explain or show me pictures???

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rayle

15 years ago

Corner radius refers to the degree of roundness at the corner of a rectangle. A zero degree corner radius creates a sharp point. The larger the radius, the more curved the corner will be.

This link has the best description I could find of how to measure a corner radius:

https://store.spa-mart.com/support/index.php?_m=knowledgebase&_a=viewarticle&kbarticleid=3

This link has a graph that you can click on to get an idea of a smaller radius:

http://www.customlabel.com/blog/?p=143

Here is a chart with larger radius examples, but I'm not sure it is accurately to scale, but will give you an idea of a 1" and 2" corner radius. Best to measure for yourself using the first link above:

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erika33
Original Author
15 years ago
rayle-thanks for the explanation! So for my overhangs what would be recommended?
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rayle
15 years ago
Here's another good chart showing a 2" radius:

http://www.discountspasdirect.com/docs/RadiusMeasuringChart.pdf
rayle
15 years ago
Well, I'm no expert, and I think it really comes down to personal preference. Do you want a more square look or a rounder look?
breezygirl
15 years ago
DH is paranoid of our young kids hitting their heads on a sharp counter corner so wants a bigger radius. I like the look of a much smaller one for a squarer, more modern look. I will win. You might need to take things like that into consideration at your house. Do what you want.
erika33
Original Author
15 years ago
I want a more square look.
rob from nj
15 years ago
The guy who templated for us recommended a tighter radius on the work side of the island a a larger one on the seating side.

He explained that you don't want to bump into a sharper corner and you're more likely to do that on the overhang.

We took his advice and are happy with the look.

Sorry - I can't remember the radius.
lascatx
15 years ago
My island counter was cut square and they just rounded it a bit for me -- we didn't have a measure on it, but I would guess that it is more like 1/2 there. The piece is a knotty cherry with distressing and a glaze, so it has an older feel to it and the rounded is just softened, maybe a bit worn -- not really rounded, but no banged hips either.
rayle
15 years ago
erika, why don't you ask your granite guy to bring out templates for 1" and 2" radius corners and see for yourself in person. It is too important of a decision to have to guess about. You may even decide you want something even less than 1".