'Instead of forming the edge at a right angle, it can be formed with a slightly rounded edge for a softer look,' Anne says. The advantages of concrete are how workable - in the right hands - it is. 'The concrete can be etched, acid-stained or stamped, color can be added and decorative embeds such as colored glass or strips of metal can be used.' ‘Concrete is heavy, so the side panels are often made using glass-fiber-reinforced concrete or constructed of plywood or particle board and then covered in a concrete microtopping,' Anne says. It's not without its issues, though, and could leave you wondering when you should use a waterfall countertop and when it's easier not to. 'It can be cast as one piece so there are no seam lines, or the end pieces can be cast separately from the top.’ ‘There are a number of ways this can be achieved,' explains Anne Balogh of. If you want an industrial kitchen vibe - or, actually, a soothing spa-like feel - a concrete waterfall countertop is perfect. For wooden waterfall countertops, the thicker the counter, the more rustic it will look - whereas a thinner countertop will have a more contemporary effect.' 3. As far as thickness is concerned, this is down to personal preference, but for a luxurious finish, opt for a thicker surface of around 3 inches. In addition, over time, the wood surface can be sanded back if it gets stained and is generally a softer, more tactile material to work with. ‘Natural stone waterfall countertops tend to have a more modern aesthetic whereas, wood offers a more organic, rustic modern farmhouse kitchen-style end result. ‘Using reclaimed wood for a waterfall countertop creates a new lease of life for the original material and is therefore the ideal choice for an environmentally friendly solution in your kitchen, that doesn’t compromise on style,’ says Alex Main, Director of design studio The Main Company. Each piece reveals its own unique character and markings. One of the huge benefits of using wood is the natural beauty that it provides - as seen just peeking into the shot above. The thickness of quarts is typically around 2-3 inches - thinner than most other materials, so tends to look a little less luxurious. A chunky countertop looks luxe while a slimmer thickness looks sleek and fits into a more minimalist kitchen aesthetic.’ The thickness of the slab depends entirely on the profile you want. Beyond installation, high-quality quartz is also much more practical for day-to-day-life. However, because quartz is designed carefully, it allows you to create a waterfall countertop that looks like one cohesive material. This is difficult to do with a waterfall countertop island made from wood, marble, granite or any other material that contains natural veining as mismatched veining will ruin the cascading waterfall effect. ‘You want the countertop to look like it’s made from one continuous material. ‘The unique profile of a waterfall countertop edge means you need to choose a surface material carefully,’ says Mor Krisher, Head of Design at Caesarstone. It's also great for waterfall countertops as it's easier than any other material to make it look cohesive from horizontal to vertical surface.
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