When you build up the edge profile, be sure to research and understand what it will look like with your particular stone and edge. There have been threads here that show unexpected and less than desirable results due to the stacking construct.

Here are my 3 cm marble countertops. That is what most of the slabs are around here (NC.) I didn't hear about built-up edges until I got on here. I do know of at least one GWer who had actual 4 cm marble slabs (not a built up edge, the whole slab was 4 cm.) I think it was Breezygirl. Her counters (and whole kitchen) are lovely!

We have 3cm soapstone:

In Southern California, with granite and marble, 2cm thick, with a 4cm edge build is pretty much the norm. With soapstone, it is solid 3cm as in leela4's post

Also in S. CA, but we went with a 3 cm granite. ctycdm is correct, though, 2 cm and a built up edge is more or less the norm here.

3cm. We did a transitional remodel, so the clean edge and size were great. We think, anyway.

Based on what I saw here on LI, NY at several places 3 cm is standard here. It never came into conversation. My mail order Costco bathroom vanity has a laminated edge which you'd never notice unless looking very closely. But it's got a very uniform pattern - might show up more if it didn't.

I put my 3cm soapstone on top of a 5/8" plywood sub top to gain a little added height to my counters. I then ran a 3/8"x3/4" base shoe under the lip to hide the plywood edge...
edit oops, talk about the "lived in kitchen", I just noticed the cap of the dish soap sticking out of the sink, ha!

This post was edited by ctycdm on Sun, Jul 28, 13 at 12:32

3 cm demibullnose

Loved the pictures and seeing that 3cm countertops seems to be the norm but as long as the one designing their kitchen loves it, that is what matters. Thank you all for sharing.

I have a 3cm large Ogee on most of my counters