CENTERPOINTE BUTCHER BLOCK COUNTERTOPS
2
ACCLIMATING BUTCHER BLOCK
SAFETY:
LAYOUT AND CUTOUT
Allow your CenterPointe butcher block countertop
to acclimate to your home temperature for 72
hours prior to installation. This allows the wood
to stabilize in the new environment. Store the
countertop in a flat position to avoid warping.
Begin planning with a pre-site survey; ensure that planning starts at
the sink. It is recommended to create a template to ensure the most
accurate cuts are made. Plan countertop layout to ensure joints
don’t fall on or within 4” of appliances. Always leave an expansion
of 1/8 inch on all edges that will meet up to a wall or a restrictive
barrier. Use silicone caulking or a backsplash/trim to fill the 1/8 inch
expansion gap.
Verify measurements before making the necessary cuts
to the product. If your CenterPointe countertop
requires cutting for proper installation, either for a size
adjustment or for a sink or cook top cutout, reapply
finish to the cut edges immediately. Use a circular saw to
cut the butcher block blank to size, ensuring the ends
are squared using a router.
Note: Installation is recommended to be performed by an experienced installer.
Please see pages 3-4 for installations with additional layout considerations
STEP 1 -
PRE-SITE SURVEY
STEP 2 -
VERIFY MEASUREMENTS
WALL
1/8 INCH EXPANSION GAP
COUNTERTOP
Overhead View
Dust
Mask
Ear
Protection
Safety
Glasses
Protective
Gloves
