Installation Guide

STRETTA COUNTERTOP
2
STEP 1 - TEST FIT
STEP 2 - JOIN COUNTERTOP
from VT Industries
™
from VT Industries
™
Place Stretta countertop(s) on installed base cabinetry
to test fit the tops and to determine if you need to
modify the length of the countertop(s). Standard
overhang for exposed ends is ½
”
(Figure 1-1) while
those that meet a wall or appliance have no overhang
and fit flush. Prior to cutting the countertop to
length, apply masking tape to the cut line to ensure
a smooth cut. Also, make sure the teeth of the saw
enter the top surface of the countertop. (Figure 1-2)
½
”
TOP OF STRETTA
COUNTERTOP
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(Figure 1-1)
TOP OF STRETTA
COUNTERTOP
MASKING TAPE
(Figure 1-2)
Before installing, test fit the Londoner
®
joint (Figure
1-3) to make sure it comes together tightly. If necessary,
sand with 180 grit sandpaper to remove any rough or
irregular areas of the substrate.
Install 4 biscuits into one side of the
countertop. (Figure 2-1) Apply a
generous amount of color-matched
adhesive to both sides of the Londoner
joint and the biscuits, so that when
the countertops are joined together,
the excess glue is squeezed out. Pull
countertops together. (Figure 2-2)
Allow the glue to cure for five minutes
prior to removing the excess with
warm water and a cotton cloth.
TOP OF STRETTA
COUNTERTOP
SAW
TOP OF STRETTA
COUNTERTOP
(Figure 2-1) (Figure 2-2)
(Figure 1-3)