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Installation
1
Planning for Expansion Gaps
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The countertop expands and contracts depending on the
humidity and temperature of the room.
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Provide expansion gaps between the edges of the
countertop and wall, which allows for this wood movement.
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To protect your walls and hide the expansion gap, the use
of a back splash is recommended.
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Attach the back splash to the wall, and not the countertop.
Use silicone as a flexible seal between the countertop and
the back splash.
2
Planning for any Cutouts
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The distance from any cutouts for the sink, cooktops, etc.
to the end of the countertop should be greater than 4 in.
(100 mm) to maintain the strength of the countertop.
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Countertops with overhangs over 8 in. (200 mm) will need
to be supported with larger countertop brackets.
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If the countertop is mounted near a heat source like a
stove/oven keep a minimum distance of 1.5 in. (40 mm).
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Use 2-3 supports regularly spaced in width, with particular
regard to the countertop ends.
3
Protecting the Countertop from Heat
Sources
NOTE:
Installing the countertop over a heater is not
recommended.
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If appliances such as a dishwasher, washing machine,
refrigerator, or oven are to be mounted under the wooden
countertop, appropriate insulation must be applied to the
underside. This will protect the top from excessive heat
and moisture.