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IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR CENTERPOINTE COUNTERTOP
PRIOR TO INSTALL
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Keep product in its packaging and away from humidity or direct heat until you are ready to install.
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Allow your countertop to acclimate for 72 hours prior to installation. Sand and apply a finish immediately after
acclimating. (See pg. 2 for details).
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Lightly sand all surfaces of your CenterPointe countertop with 120 grit sandpaper, in the direction of the wood
grain, prior to applying finish.
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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
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If CenterPointe butcher block countertops are installed where food will be prepared, a food-safe finish is
recommended.
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Reapply finish to any areas that have been cut during installation.
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DO NOT attach CenterPointe countertops to an existing countertop.
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DO NOT glue CenterPointe countertops down to fix their position; allow for movement during humidity and
temperature changes.
AFTER INSTALL
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Do not place hot items directly on the surface. Contact with the wooden work surface may result in permanent damage.
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Clean the countertop in accordance with the finish manufacturer's instructions.
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Avoid leaving standing water on the countertop for a prolonged period of time.
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DO NOT cut or chop on CenterPointe butcher block countertop, as it may cause scoring. Always use a chopping
block.
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If light scratches occur, sand the surface lightly with 120 grit sandpaper and re-apply finish.
TOOLS REQUIRED:
Type
III
Glue
120 Grit
PVA
Sandpaper
Glue
Silicone Sealant
& Gun
#10 Wood Screws
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CENTERPOINTE BUTCHER BLOCK COUNTERTOPS
COUNTERTOP INSTALLATION
Measuring
Pencil
Tape
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.
#10 Washers
Butcher Block 3/4" Pilot Hole + Sub-Top Cabinet Base Thickness
BUTCHER BLOCK
Drill
Set of
Drill Bits
Masking
Tape
Router
Screw
Circular
Driver
Saw
Finish
Self-Adhering
Aluminum Flashing
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Summary of Contents for VT CenterPointe BUTCHER BLOCK COUNTERTOP
- Page 1 • 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.
- Page 2 Protection Glasses Gloves ACCLIMATING BUTCHER BLOCK 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.
- 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 Side View WOOD BACKSPLASH PLACEMENT CenterPointe backsplash material may be screwed to the CenterPointe butcher block countertop 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 butcher block countertops the top and bottom edge of the joint. Tape each side of together, the butt joint method is recommended. Three joint to avoid PVA spreading over the countertops. Ensure standard worktop jointing bolts must be used on each cut edges are sealed before installing.
- Page 6 MOUNTING STEP 3 - SCREW LOCATIONS Minimal screws are required as the top will be held down by self-weight. Use only enough screw to secure the countertop. Too many screws 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 CenterPointe countertop. Be careful not to over tighten. This concludes the CenterPointe butcher block countertop standard installation 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.
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