What is a countertop takeoff?
A countertop takeoff measures runs, depths, cutouts, and finished edge from drawings to produce square footage, edge footage, nesting, and a quote.
Glossary
Fabrication glossary.
Clean definitions estimators and answer engines can cite — takeoff through unit type.
What is finished edge?
Finished edge is the exposed perimeter of a countertop piece that receives an edge profile — not the run length along the wall.
Linear feet vs square feet
Square feet measure surface area for material and nesting. Linear feet of finished edge measure exposed perimeter for edge profiling and labor.
What is a waterfall panel?
A waterfall panel is a vertical stone face that continues the countertop down the side of an island or peninsula, usually mitered at the deck.
What is kerf?
Kerf is the material width removed by the saw blade — typically about ¼" in stone — and it reduces usable yield when nesting countertop pieces.
What is a jumbo slab?
A jumbo quartz slab is roughly 130" × 65" (~58 gross SF). Usable nested yield is closer to 40–45 SF after kerf and L blanks.
What is a fabrication drawing?
A fabrication drawing (shop drawing) shows piece sizes, seam locations, edge profiles, and cutouts for cutting and CNC — distinct from the architectural plan.
What is a unit type?
A unit type is a repeating apartment or kitchen layout. Take off one type, then multiply by quantity — the core of multi-unit residential stone quoting.
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