Item #1007723964 USE AND CARE GUIDE UNFINISHED TEAK 4 FT. 2 IN. L X 25 IN. D X 1.5 IN. T BUTCHER BLOCK COUNTERTOP IN NATURAL COLOR Questions, problems, missing parts? Before returning to the store, call Hampton Bay Customer Service 8 a.m. - 7 p.m., EST, Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m., EST, Saturday 1-855-HD-HAMPTON HAMPTONBAY.COM THANK YOU create quality products designed to enhance your home. Visit us online to see our full line of products available for your home improvement needs.
Table of Contents Safety Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Warranty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Pre-Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Planning Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Pre-Installation PLANNING INSTALLATION keep the warranty valid. NOTE: It is very important to properly coat the countertop with a high quality oil. Finish the counter top surface with the oil, wax oil, or varnish. excessive sanding and wood warpage. NOTE: Ideally, wooden countertops should be used in an ambient temperature of 65°F - 75°F (18°C - 24°C) and humidity of 40-60 %. The following features are completely natural for wood: □ Differences in color, grain, and will have some knots.
Pre-Installation (continued) TOOLS REQUIRED Safety goggles Gloves Tape measure Level Sandpaper Drill bits Drill 1-1/4 in.
Installation 1 Planning for Expansion Gaps □ The countertop expands and contracts depending on the humidity and temperature of the room. □ Provide expansion gaps between the edges of the countertop and wall, which allows for this wood movement. □ To protect your walls and hide the expansion gap, the use of a back splash is recommended. □ Attach the back splash to the wall, and not the countertop. Use silicone as a flexible seal between the countertop and the back splash.
Installation (continued) 4 Mounting the Countertop to your Cabinets □ Mount the countertop to the cabinet frame or drill overized holes in your support blocks. □ Using washers, screw the countertop all the way, then withdraw the screw by a quarter turn to preserve the natural wood work, while keeping the countertop in position. 5 Joining Countertops Butt joint with miter bolts COMMON JOINT METHODS Butt Joint: For best dimensional stability we suggest using a butt joint for 90-degree transition.
Installation (continued) 5 Joining Countertops (continued) Joint □ The required distance between banding countertops and the sink, hotplate, dishwasher, and so forth, cannot be less than 4 in. (100 mm), nor can the countertops be joined within their range or at an angle. Dishwasher min. 4 in. (100 mm) min. 4 in. (100 mm) □ The edges of the cutouts for the sink, hotplate, and so forth, must be given greater protection. Seal the joint with silicone.
Maintenance PROTECTING THE SURFACE Solid Wood Panel - Finishing your countertop with oil or oil-wax □ One of the preferred finish procedures is to use oil or wax oil. Strictly follow the manufacturer’s instructions as to the use of any oil or oil-wax. Once installed, the working surface must be protected with a layer of oil (multiple applications may be needed) that provides a barrier and prevents the ingress of water and dirt into the wood.
Care and Cleaning (continued) REMOVING A DENT FROM YOUR TOP WARNING: Irons and steam are extremely hot and can burn you. Please use caution. □ Finished tops will require you to sand the area till the finish is gone. ■ Use the finest sandpaper to take off the finish (220 grit for oil, to 150 grit for polyurethane finish). NOTE: Always sand in the direction of the wood grain. ■ Remove the dust with a damp cloth. □ Steam the dent with a hot iron and water.
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