Single 1/4 Round Edge — Egyptian Marble & Granite
The single 1/4 round — quarter round, or 1/4 bullnose in fabricator language — is the edge you choose when you want softness nobody consciously notices. A gentle quarter-circle radius rounds the top corner while the rest of the edge face stays flat and vertical: from across the room it reads as a clean straight edge; under the hand it is unmistakably smooth.
What a Single 1/4 Round Edge Is
The top arris is machined to a quarter-circle radius and polished to match the surface finish. It is one deliberate step past the eased edge: where easing merely breaks the corner, the 1/4 round makes the rounding visible as a slim curved highlight along the countertop’s length — a detail that softens the whole piece without changing its architecture.
Where It's Used
Everywhere the eased edge goes, when a touch more warmth is wanted: kitchen countertops, bathroom vanities, window sills, table tops and commercial counters. The rounded corner sheds small impacts that might chip a squarer profile, and it is comfortable in tight galley kitchens where hips and hands meet stone daily. Cut per piece on any stone and surface finish we produce — order it on our granite and marble countertops alongside other profiles in the same shipment.
1/4 Round, Eased or Deeper Rounds?
The rounding dial, from subtle to soft: eased barely breaks the corner — the strictest modern look. The 1/4 round makes the curve visible while keeping a flat edge face. The 3/4 round rounds most of the edge, and the full bullnose Rounds all of it. Compare all eight profiles in our edge finishes guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between a 1/4 round and an eased edge?
Degree of rounding. An eased edge softens the corner just enough to be safe and chip-resistant — it still reads square. A 1/4 round applies a visible quarter-circle radius, so the softness becomes part of the design.
Is this the same as a 1/4 bullnose or quarter round?
Yes — “single 1/4 round,” “quarter round” and “1/4 bullnose” are the same profile under different trade names. We cut it to your drawing whichever name your fabricator uses.
Which rooms suit a 1/4 round edge best?
Kitchens and bathrooms where you want a softer touch without the classic look of a bullnose — it keeps a contemporary line while being kinder to hands and more chip-resistant than sharper profiles.
