Waterfall countertops consist of a slab that flows over the edge and drops to the floor, creating a flush, mitered vertical panel. The lack of an overhang causes debris to fall to the floor and wedge into the hairline gap where the vertical panel meets the flooring, making cleaning more difficult. Vertical surfaces increase visible fingerprints, splashes, and pet smudges, requiring side polishing as well as top maintenance. Natural stone options add more sealing area and can etch or telegraph oils if not maintained. Mitered corners and long seams are vulnerable to chipping and hairline cracks, increasing upkeep and durability concerns.
It's the waterfall countertop - the slab that flows over the edge and drops straight to the floor. But here's the catch: because the edge is a flush, mitered curve with no overhang or little lip, anything you brush off the counter won't drop into your hand or the dust pan. It plummets straight to the floor and wedges into the hairline gap where the vertical panel meets the flooring. Experts acknowledge that counters without an overhang are harder to wipe clean for this reason.
That gorgeous vertical slab also creates more surface area you have to maintain. This means more fingerprints, splashes, and pet nose smears at kid- and dog-height. Stone pros note that vertical surfaces show smudges and dust more readily, so you're not just wiping the top anymore - you're polishing sides, too. If you choose a natural stone (rather than a fully nonporous engineered surface), that also means more area to seal and reseal over time.
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