Is that whole countertop 3” thick? Nope! We asked our expert fabricator a few questions about this upgrade technique and shared about it on the Village Home Stores blog. This is an upgrade our customers never regret because it makes a huge impact and always gets compliments. Shown: MSI Q Quartz Calacatta Viraldi counters with 3” thick mitered edge on island and full height backsplash on perimeter. Countertop template, fabrication, and installation by our trusted stone source for decades Surface Resource. Kitchen is in a beautiful new home built in Bettendorf, Iowa by Windmiller Design Build.