Installation Instructions

ManualsBrandsCustomCraft Countertops ManualsBath61"W x 22"D Gray Onyx Laminate Vanity Top with Integrated Bowl

Before Starting

Tools Required Optional Installation Kit Includes

Helpful Tips

• Color-Matched Caulk — Used as color match nishing caulk to seal area where loose backsplash meets the countertop or

where countertop meets the wall.

• Color-Matched Laminate Repair — Decorative cover-up to help blend and hide the miter seam area on the laminate

countertop and also can be used to hide minor blemishes, such as scratches and chips that may occur during the life of the

countertop.

• Waterproof Wood Glue only used to attach the miters of the countertop. It's extremely important if purchasing glue off store

shelf that it's waterproof wood glue (Sku 485-4284) and not regular wood glue (any other glue used in attaching miters will

void warranty). Do not use any type of caulk.

We have taken extra steps to package the end splash, helping to ensure that it arrives free from damage. Inspect the

countertop as soon as possible and prior to any tear out of existing countertop at the job site. This inspection should take

place within twenty-four hours of pick up. Do not store materials outside or in locations where they may be exposed to water

or high humidity. Installation of a countertop thought to be either defective or have dimensional error does not extend your

warranty to include installation or reimbursement and may void your warranty. The limited warranty covers replacement or

repair only. See laminate warranty on back of instruction sheet.

• Hammer

• Marking utensil

• Tape measure

• Screw Gun

• Safety Glasses

• Belt Sander

• Phillips-Head Screw Driver

• Square Drive

• Jig Saw Utility Knife

• Wrench 7/16"

1. Build-up Strips

2. Shims

3. 1-1/4" Screws

4. Dual Action Fasteners (if needed)

5. Miter Bolts and Biscuits (if needed)

6. Miter Bond (if needed)

7. Color-Matched Caulk

8. Color-Matched Seam Fill

9. 5mm Allen Wrench (DAF only)

10. Moisture Barrier Tape (If you have a

dishwasher)

1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) 10)

Check all dimensions, and test-t miter & eld joints for

proper t and alignment (Fig. 1). Any problems should be

addressed now to avoid larger ones later. Take care in

removing existing countertops (if necessary) so as not to

damage cabinets, plumbing, or electrical wiring.

COUNTERTOP INSTALLATION

12/18/18

Summary of content (10 pages)

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COUNTERTOP INSTALLATION Tools Required Optional Installation Kit Includes • • • • • • • • • • 1. Build-up Strips 2. Shims 3. 1-1/4" Screws 4. Dual Action Fasteners (if needed) 5. Miter Bolts and Biscuits (if needed) Hammer Marking utensil Tape measure Screw Gun Safety Glasses Belt Sander Phillips-Head Screw Driver Square Drive Jig Saw Utility Knife Wrench 7/16" 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) R 6. Miter Bond (if needed) 7. Color-Matched Caulk 8. Color-Matched Seam Fill 9. 5mm Allen Wrench (DAF only) 10.
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1) BUILD-UP STRIP / FRAMELESS & STANDARD CABINETS Follow 1A for Frameless Cabinets / Overhangs, 1B for Standard Cabinets / Overhangs 1A) Frameless Cabinets Additional build-up strips and 1-1/4" screws may be required for installation on a frameless cabinet system. Additional materials can be purchased at any Menards® store. 1. Check to see if cabinets are level. Adjust cabinets if possible, shims may be required later if cabinets can not be adjusted. 2.
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) NON FACTORY SINK CUT-OUT (NOTE: Sink or Cooktop Cut-out If Needed) If a drop-in sink or cooktop is to be installed, the hole should be cut at this time. Follow all sink manufacturer instructions on placement and cut-out size. When cutting the sink from the laminate side, masking tape should be applied where the cut will be made to avoid chipping. It is helpful to drill relief holes using a drill with a 1/4" bit at all corners. Use a sharp blade in your jig saw (Fig. 8).
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Fig. 9d Fig. 9c 1/8" 1/4" Triangle Pattern Fig. 9e 1/2" 1/4" Fig. 9f Fig. 9g Miter Edge 5. Flip the countertop right side up & visually inspect the seam. Massage the two back-splashes into final alignment by flexing them slightly back & forth until the seam is fully flush (Fig. 9f). 6. Snug all of the fasteners, but be careful not to over-tighten as overtightening the fasteners can result in joint separation on the laminate (face) side. Next, set the height with the adjusting screw (Fig. 9e).
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6) DISHWASHER MOISTURE BARRIER TAPE i If you have a dishwasher follow step 5, if not move on to step 6. If you are in need of Moisture Barrier Tape it is available to buy at your local Menards store under SKU 485-4285. (Note: Moisture barrier tape should be installed prior to installing countertops on cabinets! Failure to follow these instructions will void the warranty of CustomCraft® Countertops). (Note: Standard dishwashers are 24″.
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7) ATTACH COUNTERTOPS TO CABINETS (NOTE: Hammer and small block of wood required) Place countertop in place and fasten (Fig. 14.) using 3 1-1/4" black drywall screws through the build-up strips (using longer screws will result in puncturing the surface of the countertop). Shims may be required if cabinets are not level. Fig. 14 8) APPLYING LOOSE BACKSPLASH Loose backsplashes are cut to the next foot.
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A. File the end cap toward the countertop at an upward angle using a medium faced file and firm pressure until the cap is approximately 1/32" away from the countertop surface. Filing in a motion away from the countertop can damage the end cap. It is recommended that you use a slight 2° to 3° angle while filing. Misuse of hand file will result in scratches on the laminate. B.
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ISLAND AND OVERHANG Installation Guide on Frameless Cabinets: ! Joint Due to the varying size of islands and overhangs, there are some special steps that need to be taken to ensure that your laminate countertop is properly installed: Before you begin: Build-up strips need to go from the back build-down strip to the front builddown strip (or full length between build-down strips on island tops) (Fig 1). Extended length build-up strips can be made from ¾" plywood, ¾" particleboard or 1x lumber. 1.
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CARE AND MAINTENANCE • To clean the surface, wash with a mild dish washing liquid or powdered detergent; add warm water. Use a soft dish cloth. Rinse with warm water and dry with cloth. Water is generally all that is needed. A quick wipe will clean most stains. • Extreme heat can permanently damage CustomCraft™ Laminate Countertops, always use a trivet or hot pad when placing hot items on your countertop surface. These items include, but are not limited to, pots, pans, or crock-pots.
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LIMITED WARRANTY FOR CUSTOMCRAFT LAMINATE Product Subject to this Limited Warranty This Limited Warranty applies only to the CUSTOMCRAFT LAMINATE (the “Product”) sold by Midwest Manufacturing, a division of Menard, Inc., (the “Company”). Who is Entitled to this Limited Warranty The Company grants this Limited Warranty solely in favor of the original purchaser of the Product (the “Original Purchaser”), but to no other person or entity whatsoever.