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IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR CENTERPOINTE COUNTERTOP
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
Silicone Sealant
& Gun
#10 Wood
#10 Washer
Screw
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COUNTERTOP INSTALLATION
Pencil
Drill
Carpenter
Square
*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
BUTCHER BLOCK COUNTERTOPS
BUTCHER BLOCK
Set of
Drill Bits
Masking
Tape
Router
Screw
Circular
Driver
Saw
Sealer
Self-Adhering
Aluminum Flashing
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Summary of Contents for VT CenterPointe
- Page 1 • 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.
- Page 2 SAFETY: Dusk Safety Protective Mask Protection Glasses Gloves ACCLIMATING BUTCHER BLOCK The butcher block should be placed in the room where it will be installed for a minimum of 72 hours prior to installation. The temperature should be controlled during the acclimation period. This allows the wood to stabilize in the new environment.
- Page 3 Additional considerations should be made when Underside Front View installing a CenterPointe butcher block countertop COUNTERTOP a ro u n d a p p l i a n c e s a n d c o u n t e r t o p s w i t h s t o v e SELF-ADHERING ALUMINUM FLASHING cutouts.
- Page 4 End View Side View WOOD BACKSPLASH PLACEMENT CenterPointe backsplash material may be screwed to the butcher block prior to installation by drilling pilot holes and screwing from the bottom of the block into the backsplash material. Attachment to the cabinet base is not necessary for the attachment of the backsplash.
- Page 5 CORNER JOINT PLACEMENT When joining two CenterPointe countertops together, the top and bottom edge of the joint. Tape each side the butt joint method is recommended. Three standard of joint to avoid PVA spreading over the countertops. worktop jointing bolts must be used on each joint. Cut Ensure cut edges are sealed before installing.
- Page 6 MOUNTING STEP 3 - FASTENER LOCATIONS Minimal fixing is required as the top will be held down by self-weight. Use only enough fasteners to secure the countertop. Too many fasteners can keep the top from moving freely and can result in damage. Most cabinet Corner Blocks manufacturers provide corner blocks or plywood within the cabinet for attaching the countertop to the cabinet...
- Page 7 This concludes the CenterPointe standard mounting process. Have Questions? Contact our Technical Service Team at 1-800-827-10345 All VT CenterPointe products are backed by VT’s 90-day limited warranty. Warranty is void if the surface is not finished or treated. Learn more at v t i n d u s t r i e s . c o m VT CUSTOMER SERVICE 525 N.
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