Field Installation and Service Manual IMS121 | Page 5

Scribing a Laminate Top to Fit Wall Conditions
3.1
In the case of a typical two section
top, place the longest section in its location.
Place the mating piece and temporarily line
up the joint.
Wall
A
Worst
Condition
for
Wall A
Align the tops so that are parallel to the face
of the cabinets and in contact with the back
walls at some point.
Determine the worst condition for each wall
(the area where the gap between the top
and wall is the largest).
Contact
With
Wall
This spot will determine the amount of ma-
terial that will need to be removed from the
back of the top in order for it to fit the wall
contours.
Miter Joint
Temporarily Aligned
Worst
Condition
for Wall B
Wall B
3.2
Scribing a Laminate Top to Fit Wall Conditions
Decide on an amount to remove
from the top scribe that will satisfy the wall
condition and necessary overhangs.
Confirm that the amount of material to
be removed from the top’s back scribe to
match a wall condition will provide the cor-
rect overhang in critical areas such as stove
openings.
Front of Top
is Parallel to
Front of Cabinets
Any Material Cut
From Scribe at Wall B
Will Contract
These Overhang Dimensions
Wall
A
Any Material Cut
from Scribe at Wall A
Will Contract
These Overhang
Dimensions
Set the scribe tool to this dimension for
each wall and carefully mark the top.
If the laminate material is dark in color, use
masking tape on the top for a more visible
line.
Scribe
Marked
Line
121
Wall B
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