CENTERPOINTE BUTCHER BLOCK COUNTERTOPS
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR CENTERPOINTE COUNTERTOP
BUTCHER BLOCK
COUNTERTOP INSTALLATION
PRIOR TO INSTALL
• Keep product in its packaging and away from humidity or direct heat until you are ready to install.
• Allow your countertop to acclimate for 72 hours prior to installation. Sand and apply a finish immediately after
acclimating. (See pg. 2 for details).
• Lightly sand all surfaces of your CenterPointe countertop with 120 grit sandpaper, in the direction of the wood
grain, prior to applying finish.
• All surfaces of the CenterPointe countertop must be finished. This includes top, bottom, edges and ends.
Typical finish options include oil, wax, sealant, stain, urethanes, and acrylic. Apply finish according to finish
manufacturer’s instructions.
DURING INSTALL
• If CenterPointe butcher block countertops are installed where food will be prepared, a food-safe finish is
recommended.
• Reapply finish to any areas that have been cut during installation.
• DO NOT attach CenterPointe countertops to an existing countertop.
• DO NOT glue CenterPointe countertops down to fix their position; allow for movement during humidity and
temperature changes.
AFTER INSTALL
• Do not place hot items directly on the surface. Contact with the wooden work surface may result in permanent damage.
• Clean the countertop in accordance with the finish manufacturer’s instructions.
• Avoid leaving standing water on the countertop for a prolonged period of time.
• DO NOT cut or chop on CenterPointe butcher block countertop, as it may cause scoring. Always use a chopping
block.
• If light scratches occur, sand the surface lightly with 120 grit sandpaper and re-apply finish.
TOOLS REQUIRED:
Measuring
Tape
Pencil
#10 Wood Screws
#10 Washers
Circular
Saw
Drill
Set of
Drill Bits
Screw
Driver
1
Masking
Tape
*How To Determine Screw Length
The appropriate length #10 screws and washers should be carefully chosen
so the screw does not go all the way through the top, but the depth of
penetration is enough to secure the butcher block countertop in place.
Butcher Block 3/4” Pilot Hole + Sub-Top Cabinet Base Thickness
Self-Adhering
Aluminum Flashing
Finish
Carpenter
Square
Router
Silicone Sealant
& Gun
120 Grit
Sandpaper
Type
III
Glue
PVA
Glue
