StoneMatch Specification Guide
Upstands vs splashbacks.
Finish the wall properly.
The worktop does not stop at the horizontal surface. Upstands, hob splashbacks and full-height stone can change both the appearance and the fabrication cost of the complete kitchen.
Compare my specification →UpstandsSimple continuationA low strip of matching material can create a clean junction between worktop and wall while leaving the main wall finish visible.
Hob splashbackFocused featureA larger matching piece behind the hob can add protection and make the cooking zone a focal point.
Full heightMaximum impactRunning slab material higher can reduce grout lines and allow pattern movement to become part of the kitchen design.
Slab yieldPrice the whole layoutAdditional wall pieces may sometimes fit within material already required for the worktops. Ask for the complete project to be nested before assuming another slab is needed.
Plan before fabrication
Sockets, windows and veins
all matter.
Full-height pieces can require socket cut-outs, careful vein positioning and decisions around windows, extractors and joints. Confirm those details before fabrication.
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