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Name	Description
10/0mm / FR5	A pronounced rounding on the top of the edge so that it has a smooth feel.
10/10mm / FR10	A pronounced rounding on the top and bottom of the edge so that it has a smooth feel.
5/0mm / MR5	A very subtle rounding on the top of the edge so that it has a smooth feel.
5/5mm / MR55	A very subtle rounding on the top and bottom of the edge so that it has a smooth feel.
ABS Edge Tape	Very similar at a glance to a Laminate edge, ABS edge tape is actually a thicker material that is softer when knocked and creates a less obvious join between the laminate on top of the bench and the edge.
Angle Mitre
Antispill	A slight ridge just before the edge of your bench so if you spill a small amount of water it won't drip off.
Barcap
Bowl
Boxed End
Breakfast Bar
Butt Join
Cove Join
Coved Upstand	A small splashback that goes along the back of your bench. It has a slight curve as it slants upwards. Harder and more expensive to make than a square upstand, it is best to use this if it will be behind a sink. Connecting 2 coved upstands together is a difficult and time consuming task.
Coving
Cut Corner	A cut corner is when the sharp corner is sliced off leaving another edge with two less sharp angles.
Cutout
D Roll / BN3	A very pronounced roll in the shape of a D.
Deluxing
Dishwasher Seal
Downdrop	A small strip of wood hanging down, typically placed at the front of the bench. It is often used to hide the tops of cabinets or an old benchtop.
Edge Tape Loose
Elbow End
Flat Mitre
Full Roll	A completely even round roll shape.
Glue
Graveyard
Handitop
Laminate
Laminate Edge	Made with the same laminate that is used for the top of the bench. Often results in a more visible line between the top and the edge of the benchtop on square edges so it is only reccomended for rounded / profiled edges.
Leg
Leg - Island
Leg - Left
Loose Laminate
Mason Mitre
MDF
Packer
Partition
Plant On
Postform
Pressed Laminate
Profiled Downdrop
Profiled Edge
Roll Front
Rounded Corner	The sharp pointy corner is shaved off leaving a nice curved rounded corner.
Shark Nose
Softened Edge / Corner	A small notch at the end of the benchtop with a subtle indent that makes it less likely to bang when walking past. Ideal for corridors or areas with high foot traffic near the benchtop.
Square Corner
Square Downdrop
Square Edge	The simplest and most common type of edge, a flat edge at a 90° angle. The edge you would also choose if you are going to press it against a wall or a cabinet with no laminate or edge tape applied.
Square Upstand	A small splashback that goes along the back of your bench. It has no curve and goes straight upwards. Can easily be joined to a coved upstand.
Tekton Edge	An edging material made out of wood. Has the texture of wood when touched but is often polished or coated in a resin.
Timber Edge
Top
Top 2 in 1
Transparent Glue
Tray
Upstand
Vanity	A benchtop that has both an upstand and a dropdown
Waterfall	A benchtop for the side of your bench. The waterfall is another panel that goes down as far as you want, usually to the floor.
Waterfall Join
White Glue