Terminology

#4 Finish

A standard grain finish that ranges between a 120 and 150 grit finish, also known as a brushed or satin finish. See Finishes for more details.

Antique Finish

A custom hand applied random sanded finish that tones down the “shine” of finished metal and creates scratches going every which way. See Finishes for more details.

Backsplash

The vertical portion at the rear of a countertop, normally 4-6″ that protects the adjacent wall surface. Back splashes on metal countertops are formed from the original sheet, making them integral to the countertop. See Backsplashes for more details.

Cove corner

A formed radiused bend on a sink or backsplash. For sanitary purposes and ease in maintenance, sinks have both vertical and horizontal intersecting cove corners. Eskay’s standard sinks are manufactured with ¾” cove corners.

Cut-out

A hole or shape removed from the countertop to accommodate for a drop-in item.

Drain board

An integral portion of a countertop or dish table adjacent to a sink. Unlike stamped metal countertops and sink units, our residential countertops do not have built in pitch or creases. Eskay does provide integral drainage options in stand-alone sinks and dish tables.

Edge

The exposed portion of a countertop that may be formed into a profile or left flat and “raw” to be covered or trimmed with other material such as tile or wood.

Edge Return

The portion of material returned towards the cabinet (generally ½”) to produce a slight radius at the bottom of an edge profile.

Finish

The actual grit, polish, or blend of a metal sheet. See Finishes for more details.

Gauge

The standard used by ASTM to determine metal thickness. Our countertops and sinks are 16 gauge for residential and 14 gauge for commercial applications.

Grain

A directional brush finish produced by varying degrees of grit finishing. See Finishes for more details.

Integral

Formed or welded, ground, and polished as one piece. i.e. Our custom sinks are integrally welded, ground and polished into our countertops.

Integral Backsplash

Material formed out of the same sheet material as the countertop to create a backsplash at various heights and profiles.

Integral Sink

A fabricated stainless steel sink that is welded to the countertop and then ground and polished to match the countertop finish.

Joint

The area where two surfaces meet, whether welded, or butted together.
See Joints for more details.

Side splash

The vertical portion at the side or sides of a countertop, normally 4-6″ that protects the adjacent wall surface. Side splashes on metal countertops are formed from the original sheet, making them integral to the countertop.

Sink cutout

A cut out in the countertop to accommodate for a drop-in sink.

Substrate:

(Wood backer) the supporting structure of a countertop that is glued or laminated to a metal countertop for support and sound deadening. See Wood backer for more details.

Supply Knockout

A hole or series of holes punched in the countertop for a faucet, sprayer, or dispenser.

Wood backer

(Wood Substrate) The support system used for metal countertops in order for the top to sit on top of the cabinets, also referred to as a substrate, which is glued to the countertop. See Wood backer for more details.

Wall splash:

A separate piece of metal, generally flat, fastened or glued vertically to protect a wall surface.