Installation Instructions

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Installation Guide on Frameless Cabinets:

ISLAND AND OVERHANG

Due to the varying size of islands and overhangs, there are some special steps that need to be

taken to ensure that your laminate countertop is properly installed:

Before you begin: Build-up strips need to go from the back build-down strip to the front build-

down strip (or full length between build-down strips on island tops) (Fig 1). Extended length

build-up strips can be made from ¾" plywood, ¾" particleboard or 1x lumber.

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Size of build-up strip

Joint

Installation Guide on Standard Cabinets:

Due to the varying size of islands and overhangs, there are some special steps that need to be

taken to ensure that your laminate countertop is properly installed:

Before you begin: Build-up strips need to go from the back build-down strip to the front build-

down strip (or full length between build-down strips on island tops) (Fig 1). Extended length build-

up strips can be made from ¾" plywood, ¾" particleboard or 1x lumber.

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18"-24"

Size of build-up strip

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1. Check to see if the cabinets are level. Adjust the cabinets if possible, shims may be required

later if cabinets cannot be adjusted.

2. Measure the width of the build-down stick next to the end cap located on the underside of

the countertop (Fig 2).

3. Measure in from the end of the cabinet the distance of the build-down stick plus ¼" and mark (Fig 3). Pre-drill the front and back of the

build-up strip where it will fasten to the cabinets. Then pre-drill additional holes every 6"– 8" in the middle of the build-up strips for screw

installation into the bottom of the countertop. Ensure that there are 2-3 screws in the section that will overhang. Install using 1-1/4"

drywall screws at marked spots.

4. Install build-up strip on either side of the joint where two cabinets meet up making sure to leave room for countertop installation screws

from the bottom into the countertop (Fig 4).

5. When installing build-up strips on sink base, measure the opening for the sink to verify that the build-up strip is installed far enough away

not to impede the installation of the sink.

6. Place countertop in place and fasten (Fig 5) using 3 1-1/4" black drywall screws through each of the build-up strips (using longer screws

will result in puncturing the surface of the countertop). If build-up strip crosses 2 cabinets on an island, 3 screws should be used

inside each cabinet into the countertop. Shims may be required if the cabinets are not level. Weight or pressure may need to be applied

to countertop when screwing down countertops.

• Note: Any island or countertop with overhang needs support the full width between build-down strips. Any countertop exceeding 15"

overhang will also require additional support to the oor.

1. Check to see if the cabinets are level. Adjust the cabinets if possible, shims may be required

later if cabinets cannot be adjusted.

2. Pre-drill holes in the front and back of build-up strip approximately every 6"– 8". Ensure that

there are 2-3 screws in the section that will overhang. Place build-up strips every two feet of

the cabinet run (Fig 3). Make sure to place the rst and last strip 2" from the end of the

cabinet run to offset the build down for any end caps (Fig 4). Attach strips to the top of the

cabinets face and back frame using 1-1/4" drywall screws (Fig 2).

3. When installing build-up strips on sink base, measure the opening for the sink to verify that the build-up strip is installed far enough away