Installation Instructions
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Fig. 8
Fig. 8a
Fig. 9
Fig. 10
MITER AND FIELD JOINT ASSEMBLY
ATTACH COUNTERTOPS TO CABINETS
CUT-OUTS
(NOTE: Sink or Cooktop Cutout If Needed)
If a sink or drop-in cooktop is to be installed, its 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 ¼" bit at all corners. Use a sharp blade in
your jig saw (Fig. 4). (Do not install sink or countertop at this time).
It may be easier to cut the sink hole from the underside of the countertop.
(NOTE: Action Fasteners required)
1. Slide the two mitered pieces together. Place the fasteners evenly
spaced from front to back onto the two mitered pieces so that 4 screw
holes are on one mitered top and the other 4 screw holes of the
fastener are on the other mitered top. Make sure that before screwing
down the fasteners, the long bolt is loose. Secure the fasteners to
the mitered tops using the ¾" screws. The long bolt should be hand-
tightened into the nut so the fastener doesn’t have any play in it when
securing it to the underside of your countertop. Repeat this process
until all the fasteners have been installed (Fig. 5).
2. After all the fasteners have been screwed into place, pull the two
mitered tops apart about ½”. Apply a liberal amount of the Miter Bond
wood glue from the installation kit. Use a shim to spread the glue to
get maximum coverage along the entire miter. About ve minutes of
working time is available before the glue begins to set. Slide the two
pieces back together, align the front edge, and a quick clamp to hold
them. Snug each of the long bolts up and be careful not to over-tighten
them (Fig. 6).
(NOTE: Must have sufcient glue squeeze out) (Fig 7)
3. Level the miter by adjusting the screws on the Dual Action
Fasteners. Wipe excess glue off surface with a warm damp rag. Allow
the glue to dry for about 60 minutes.
1. Apply a liberal amount of glue to the edge of each piece.
2. Install supplied biscuits.
3. Slide pieces together.
4. Snug (not tighten) miter bolts with wrench. The mitered pieces should
not move easily, yet able to be moved for alignment with a sharp blow.
Wipe excess glue (Fig. 8 & 8A).
5. Locate the high side of each miter from the laminate side. Pound
down the high side with hammer and wood (Fig. 9). After adjusting,
tighten the closest miter bolt. Repeat process for the length of the
seam. Before moving countertop, the adhesive in the joint must dry for a
minimum of 60 minutes. After the joint is dry further adjustments will not
be possible.
(NOTE: Hammer and small block of wood required)
• Place glued and fastened countertops in place (Fig.10). Using 1¼”
black drywall screws, attach the countertop to 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. This will ensure that both liquids
and solid objects do not roll off the countertop. Now install sink and
range tops. If reinstalling existing sink, remove all old caulking prior to
installing your new countertops Do not use silicone or any adhesive to
fasten countertops to cabinets.
(NOTE: Miter bolts, 7/16" open faced wrench, miter biscuits {included
with tops}, and glue required)
MITER BOLTS
DUAL ACTION FASTENERS