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.
• Open packaging and allow to acclimate 72 hours prior to installation (See pg. 2 for details).
• Check the color and finish of your surface before installation. Returns or exchanges are not accepted
once there has been any alteration.
• CenterPointe Countertop must be envelope sealed with at least four (4) coats of sealer. This
includes top, bottom, edges and ends.
DURING INSTALL
• If CenterPointe butcher block countertops are installed where food will be prepared, a food-safe
sealer must be utilized.
• Reseal any areas that have been cut during installation, with at least (4) four coats of sealer.
• DO NOT attach CenterPointe Countertops to an existing countertop.
• DO NOT glue CenterPointe Countertops down to fix their position; allowing 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.
• Wash the countertop immediately after each use with a mild dish soap and water taking care to
thoroughly dry the surface. Avoid using abrasive cleaners.
• Avoid leaving standing water on the countertop for a prolonged period of time.
• DO NOT cut or chop on a butcher block countertop, as it may cause scoring. Always use a chopping block
• If light scratches occur, sand the surface lightly with 220 grit sandpaper and re-apply sealer.
TOOLS REQUIRED:
Measuring
Tape
Pencil
Masking
Tape
Router
Silicone Sealant
& Gun
Carpenter
Square
Sealer
#10 Wood
Screw
#10 Washer
Self-Adhering
Aluminum Flashing
Circular
Saw
Drill
Set of
Drill Bits
Screw
Driver
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*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
