Comment by smileysteve

I recently had some countertops redone with a engineered quartz (and recycled glass and shell) veneer; The base was thick MDF (Medium Density Fiberboard).

This solves a few things

1. Significantly reduces stone transportation (import, from shop to location)

2. Reduces stone cutting (at 1/8" thickness, much quicker, easier to cut than 2" slab) (easier to fit in tight places, easier to fix with epoxy filler.

3. Reduces waste if and when it is shipped off.