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Installation (continued)
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Joining Countertops (continued)
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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.
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The edges of the cutouts for the sink, hotplate, and so
forth, must be given greater protection. Seal the joint with
silicone.
Joint
Joint
min.
4 in.
(100 mm)
min. 4 in.
(100 mm)
No joint
above
dishwasher
Sink
Dishwasher
Cooktop
8 in. (200 mm)
max.
overhang
No joint in cutouts
- must be minimum
4 in. (100 mm) from
any appliance
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Cutting Countertop to Size
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Use a circular saw with a fine tooth blade with removeable
tape (1) on the cut line to minimize chipping.
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Clamp a straight edge (2) to the top as a guide for your
circular saw to achieve a straight cut, especially when two
cut edges will be joined together to avoid any gaps.
NOTE:
Use a carpenter’s square to make sure your guide
is aligned properly.
NOTE:
Make sure to account for your blade offset when
setting.
NOTE:
Cutting from the bottom side can reduce chipping.
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Cutting Hole for Sink, Cooktop, etc.
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Mark with removable tape (1) the outline of the cutout.
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Drill a pilot hole to get jigsaw blade started.
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Additional holes in all corners may be needed if all corners
require tight radii.
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Cut two of the edges first, then attach a brace (3) to the
section that will be cut out (4) on that end to keep cutout
from falling through when cut is complete.
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