ᐅ Installing a New Countertop on a Bar – What Thickness Should the Slab Be?

Hello,
I want to install a new countertop on the bar in my party room.

The dimensions of the board should be 145x50 cm (57x20 inches).

My questions are:

- What thickness should I choose? 19 or 28 mm (3/4 or 1 1/8 inches)?
- Should I use a decorative chipboard panel or a worktop?
- Where can I get such a board cut to size including edge banding, possibly online and at a good price?
- Approximately how much does a custom board like this cost online, at a hardware store, or from a carpenter?

Thanks for your help!

Hello Kimi

Shipping costs get really high with online measurements.
Go to a home improvement store that offers wood cutting services. They also do edge banding. Plus, you can see which panel you like best in person.
Choose the thicker one. I wouldn’t worry about the small extra cost.

Steven

Thank you very much! I am asking about the thickness because the matching decors are only available in 19mm (3/4 inch), and I wonder if this is sufficient?!