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1. Along the back edge where the top meets the wall, measure your existing countertop’s dimension to determine the total length of each countertop piece. Note: if your countertop is an L shape or U shape you must measure into the corner for each section.
2. Measure the amount of overhang that has been allowed, for each finished end. (from the end of the cabinet to the end of the finished end)
3. Measure your existing countertop depth from the back wall to the front edge of your countertop
4. Measure the amount of overhang from the front of the cabinet to the outside front edge of your countertop.
5. Measure the height of the backsplash on your countertop from the deck of your existing countertop to the top of the existing backsplash. Indicate if there is a tile, paint, mirror or a wallpaper line that needs to be met.

Important reminder. The depth of kitchen tops and vanity tops will differ. Countertops can be made to specific sizes but there are industry standards. Kitchen counters are a standard size of 25 1⁄2” overall depth with a backsplash height of 3”. Vanity counters are a standard size of 22 1⁄2 overal depth with a backsplash height of 3”. The standard depth of bar tops is 26 1/2 but they are also available in wider widths of 30,33,36,39,42,45 and 48. Custom widths are also available.

• 2

1. For bar tops, measure the width and the total length from the wall to the end of the bar top
3. Measure the bar top length from the wall to where the arc, or curve begins. The difference will be the size of the arc (75” – 72” = 3” arc)
4. Bar or peninsula tops must be ordered wider than a counter which butts up against a wall as overhang will be required for the front and the back of the cabinet. Countertops that butt up to a wall at the back will only need to have overhang added for the front of the cabinet. The mitre will be cut to accommodate these different depths.
5. The general rule of thumb is to calculate the difference in depths between the two tops and add that measurement to the narrower top for an overall size.
6. Please be aware that the backsplash will stop shorter than the outside edge of the bar top (by the difference in the counter depths). The angled cut on the backsplash will automatically be finished.

• 3

To measure for diagonal corner counter tops, measure point A and point B and point C and point D. Remember to measure to the wall, including the depth of the backsplash. Also ensure that you’ve measured points 1 to 2, 3 to 4, 5 to 6 and 2 to 7. Refer to the diagram to help the measuring instructions.

• 4

For counters that meet in the corner, to help with the installation process  measure the squareness of the walls. At the point where the two walls meet, measure out to 3 feet on one wall and make a mark. On the opposite wall measure out to 4 feet and make a mark. Then, measure the cross distance between the two wall points.

• 5

Indicate where finished ends are required Finished ends are available in 2 styles- profile and regular, with various options to finish bar or peninsula tops. Refer to the following illustrations to choose the right finished end for your application. End splashes are used exclusively against walls.

• 6

1. Along the back edge where the cabinet meets the wall, measure the length of the cabinet. Note: if your cabinet is an L shape or a U shape you must measure into the corner for each section.
2. Indicate where finished ends are required. When the end is open and there is no size restriction, add 3⁄4” for each finished end. When the counter butts up to an appliance or there is a size restraint, allow 1⁄4” for an overhang. When this is the case and the top is not shimmed you will need to order the finished end as a profile finished end (refer to the diagram in Step 4.)
3. When measuring bar or peninsula tops, you will need to take the measurement from the wall to the end of the cabinet. The rule of thumb is when there is a straight finished end; allow 3/4” past the cabinet. When there is an arc or radius finished end, add the length of the arc or radius to the length of the cabinet. For example, if you wish to include a 3” arc on the end of your bar you must add 3” to the end of your cabinet.
4. Measure the depth of the cabinet from the back where it meets the wall to the front of the cabinet including the doors. To ensure proper overhang for your counter you must take the depth of the cabinet not including the doors and add 1 1/2" to 1 3/4".
5. Indicate whether the drawers of the cabinet sit flush with the top of the cabinet or drop down from the top of the cabinet. If the drawers sit flush with the top of the cabinet you will need to order the counter with build up.
6. Measure the distance from the top of the cabinet to an existing tile or wallpaper line.

• 7

Continue measuring for your new countertop by following the instructions listed in steps 2 – 5 in the previous information.

• 8

1. Countertop measurements for bevelled edge and flat lay countertop(s) are done in the same manner as previously instructed.
2. Because bevelled edge and flat lay countertop(s) are often manufactured to non standard dimensions it is best to supply cabinet and countertop sizes or to supply a template. Bevelled edge or flat lay countertops are best suited for countertop applications where there are non standard sizes, where there is a sink where a mitre would normally be located, and for countertops which are manufactured with no mitres (to maximum size of 60” x 144”)
3. Bevelled edge and flat lay countertop(s) do not come with a rounded nose profile or with a coved backsplash. Backsplashes can be incorporated into the counter top but will be attatched.