{"id":3848,"date":"2020-06-08T19:10:58","date_gmt":"2020-06-08T19:10:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/geminiintlmarbleandgranite.com\/alpha-quartz\/?page_id=3848"},"modified":"2020-12-22T17:59:58","modified_gmt":"2020-12-22T22:59:58","slug":"installation-guides","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/geminiintlmarbleandgranite.com\/alpha-quartz\/care-warranty\/installation-guides\/","title":{"rendered":"Installation Guides"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 fusion-parallax-none hundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-padding-top:10%;--awb-padding-bottom:1%;--awb-background-image:url(&quot;https:\/\/geminiintlmarbleandgranite.com\/alpha-quartz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/05\/installation-guidelines_banner.jpg&quot;);--awb-background-size:cover;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-0 fusion_builder_column_1_2 1_2 fusion-one-half fusion-column-first fusion-animated\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:1%;--awb-padding-bottom:1%;--awb-padding-left:3%;--awb-bg-color:rgba(0,0,0,0.68);--awb-bg-color-hover:rgba(0,0,0,0.68);--awb-bg-size:cover;width:50%;width:calc(50% - ( ( 4% ) * 0.5 ) );margin-right: 4%;\" data-animationType=\"slideInLeft\" data-animationDuration=\"0.8\" data-animationOffset=\"top-into-view\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-1\"><h1 style=\"color: #ffffff; font-size: 18px; margin-bottom: 3px; line-height: 3em;\">ALPHA PREMIUM NATURAL QUARTZ<\/h1>\n<h2 style=\"color: #ffffff; font-size: 30px; line-height: 0.6em;\">QUARTZ COUNTERTOPS INSTALLATION GUIDELINES<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Your dream-space is happening! Let\u2019s make sure it gets done right.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-2 nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-padding-top:5%;--awb-padding-bottom:5%;--awb-background-color:#f5f5f5;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-1 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-one-full fusion-column-first fusion-column-last\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-1 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-center fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"--awb-margin-bottom:3%;--awb-margin-top-small:0px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:20px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-center fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:36;line-height:1.2;\">HOW TO INSTALL QUARTZ COUNTERTOPS GETTING STARTED<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-2\"><p style=\"text-align: center;\">ALPHA INSTALLATION GUIDELINES<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Click the button below to download Installation Guidelines for Alpha Premium Natural Quartz.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-2 fusion_builder_column_1_6 1_6 fusion-one-sixth fusion-column-first\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;width:16.666666666667%;width:calc(16.666666666667% - ( ( 4% + 4% ) * 0.16666666666667 ) );margin-right: 4%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-3 fusion_builder_column_2_3 2_3 fusion-two-third\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:3%;--awb-padding-bottom:3%;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-border-color:#9e9e9e;--awb-border-top:1px;--awb-border-right:1px;--awb-border-bottom:1px;--awb-border-left:1px;--awb-border-style:solid;width:66.666666666667%;width:calc(66.666666666667% - ( ( 4% + 4% ) * 0.66666666666667 ) );margin-right: 4%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-3\"><p style=\"text-align: center;\">ALPHA PREMIUM NATURAL QUARTZ<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center; font-size: 30px;\">INSTALLATION GUIDELINES<\/h2>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-aligncenter\"><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat fusion-button-default-size button-custom fusion-button-default button-1 fusion-button-default-span \" style=\"--button_accent_color:#212121;--button_border_color:#212121;--button_accent_hover_color:#ffffff;--button_border_hover_color:#212121;--button_border_width-top:2px;--button_border_width-right:2px;--button_border_width-bottom:2px;--button_border_width-left:2px;--button-border-radius-top-left:1px;--button-border-radius-top-right:1px;--button-border-radius-bottom-right:1px;--button-border-radius-bottom-left:1px;--button_gradient_top_color:#ffffff;--button_gradient_bottom_color:#ffffff;--button_gradient_top_color_hover:#212121;--button_gradient_bottom_color_hover:#212121;--button_text_transform:uppercase;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/geminiintlmarbleandgranite.com\/alpha-quartz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/Alpha-Installation-Guidelines.pdf\"><i class=\"fa-file-pdf fas awb-button__icon awb-button__icon--default button-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><span class=\"fusion-button-text awb-button__text awb-button__text--default\">View Document<\/span><\/a><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-4 fusion_builder_column_1_6 1_6 fusion-one-sixth fusion-column-last\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;width:16.666666666667%;width:calc(16.666666666667% - ( ( 4% + 4% ) * 0.16666666666667 ) );\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-3 nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-padding-top:3%;--awb-padding-bottom:3%;--awb-background-color:#212121;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-5 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-one-full fusion-column-first fusion-column-last\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-2 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-center fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"--awb-text-color:#ffffff;--awb-margin-top-small:0px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:20px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;--awb-font-size:36px;\"><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-center fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;font-size:1em;--fontSize:36;line-height:1.2;\">RECOMMENDED INSTALLATION PROCESS<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:30px;width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-4\"><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">STEP BY STEP<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Prior to fabrication, store your Q quartz slab in the area it will be installed for a minimum of 48 hours to allow for acclimation. If not acclimated, there\u2019s an increased risk of breakage when exposed to the heat and pressure of cutting\u2014especially in cold temperatures.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:30px;width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"accordian fusion-accordian\" style=\"--awb-border-size:1px;--awb-icon-size:13px;--awb-content-font-size:16px;--awb-icon-alignment:left;--awb-hover-color:#f9f9f9;--awb-border-color:#3e3e3e;--awb-background-color:#515151;--awb-divider-color:#e0dede;--awb-divider-hover-color:#e0dede;--awb-icon-color:#ffffff;--awb-title-color:#bcbcbc;--awb-content-color:#646464;--awb-icon-box-color:#3e3e3e;--awb-toggle-hover-accent-color:#087071;--awb-title-font-family:&quot;PT Sans&quot;;--awb-title-font-weight:400;--awb-title-font-style:normal;--awb-title-font-size:15px;--awb-content-font-family:&quot;Open Sans&quot;;--awb-content-font-style:normal;--awb-content-font-weight:regular;\"><div class=\"panel-group fusion-toggle-icon-boxed\" id=\"accordion-3848-1\"><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-6702e81b69a4fb4bd fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_6702e81b69a4fb4bd\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"6702e81b69a4fb4bd\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-3848-1\" data-target=\"#6702e81b69a4fb4bd\" href=\"#6702e81b69a4fb4bd\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">INSPECTION<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"6702e81b69a4fb4bd\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_6702e81b69a4fb4bd\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">Remove plastic from the slab. Clean, dry, and examine the slab in direct light for:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Chips, cracks, and voids<\/li>\n<li>Gloss levels<\/li>\n<li>Manufacturing flaws<\/li>\n<li>Color match<\/li>\n<li>Foreign objects such as metals, wood, etc.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-fe5fca3d7847bddfc fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_fe5fca3d7847bddfc\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"fe5fca3d7847bddfc\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-3848-1\" data-target=\"#fe5fca3d7847bddfc\" href=\"#fe5fca3d7847bddfc\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">CUTTING<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"fe5fca3d7847bddfc\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_fe5fca3d7847bddfc\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>DO NOT CUT THE MATERIAL if you cannot cut around the problematic area. Instead, return the slab to your distributor or save it for a future project.<\/p>\n<p>All corners on the countertop must be rounded to a minimum 3\/8\u201d radius. This includes sinks, cooktops, L-shaped counters, window ledges, etc. It is not necessary to round on L-Shaped counters where the seams fall at the corners.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Always have an allowance of an extra 1\/8\u201d between the cooktop\/sink and the edge of the cutout for expansion.<\/li>\n<li>Avoid cross-cutting. Always use a core bit when preparing a cutout. Also avoid damaging the drilled area with a cutting disk<\/li>\n<li>Damage to the drilled area can result in stress points that could lead to hairline cracks. To avoid generating excessive heat, all cuts should be done using only wet diamond cutting tools.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-aa53857c44adac1d7 fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_aa53857c44adac1d7\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"aa53857c44adac1d7\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-3848-1\" data-target=\"#aa53857c44adac1d7\" href=\"#aa53857c44adac1d7\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">LAMINATION<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"aa53857c44adac1d7\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_aa53857c44adac1d7\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>Grind away any waves or indentations to an even finish on lamination areas for edge detail. Then make grooves and notches on each piece of the build-up. The notches give space for the glue, as Q is non-porous and will not absorb glue. Clean the material with alcohol and air compressors before gluing it together.<\/p>\n<p>To achieve a minimally visible seam, the adhesive being used must be pigmented to a color that is similar to the material being installed. This is possible by using color paste pigments mixed with the adhesive to achieve an identical color match.<\/p>\n<p>Add extra colors\/pigments to the glue to avoid dark seam lines in limestone and other lighter colors. The higher concentrations of pigments will keep the glue from changing colors once it is completely dry.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-dad4b6896855d6a3f fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_dad4b6896855d6a3f\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"dad4b6896855d6a3f\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-3848-1\" data-target=\"#dad4b6896855d6a3f\" href=\"#dad4b6896855d6a3f\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">POLISHING<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"dad4b6896855d6a3f\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_dad4b6896855d6a3f\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>Use diamond pads only. Q is made with polymer resins, so you can only wet polish. If dry polished, the material will burn. Only polish the edge details, not the top surface.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-3ea1759ea65ab21e1 fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_3ea1759ea65ab21e1\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"3ea1759ea65ab21e1\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-3848-1\" data-target=\"#3ea1759ea65ab21e1\" href=\"#3ea1759ea65ab21e1\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">PROFILE POLISHING<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"3ea1759ea65ab21e1\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_3ea1759ea65ab21e1\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">Quartz edge profiles should be done in a progressive manner using only granite or marble diamond polishing pads. For best results, use premium quality pads and plenty of water. The quality of the pads being used will affect the time required to complete polishing and the quality of the finish. Polishing quartz should be done by starting with a surface that is smooth, clean, and free from any residual adhesive.<\/p>\n<p>NOTE: Care must be taken not to over polish edges in excess of the factory surface polish.<\/p>\n<p>Recommended polishing process for quartz:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Honed finish 100, 200, 400-grit diamond pad<\/li>\n<li>Polished finish 100, 200, 400, 500\u2013800, 1500\u20132000, 2000\u20133000-grit diamond pad<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>These recommendations are a guideline for achieving a polish equal to the factory surface polish. The type of tools, diamond pads, and fabrication techniques will affect actual polishing results. When polishing the edge profile, use water-cooled tools. Dry-polishing the edge profile may cause overheating, leaving the edge prone to chipping. Excessive heat undermines the physical structure of the slab, and although not visible to the naked eye, micro-fissures are formed, leading to chipping upon impact, discoloration and an uneven polish.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Use lower RPM to be used on polishers when using 1000-grit or higher diamond polishing pads.<\/li>\n<li>Do not use stone \u201cbuff\u201d pads on quartz.<\/li>\n<li>Do not over polish edge details in excess of the factory surface polish.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>INSTALLATION MANDATORY PROCEDURES:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Tops of cabinets must be flat and true to within 1\/16\u201d in 18\u201d prior to installation.<\/li>\n<li>Allow a minimum clearance of 1\/8\u201d between walls and Q.<\/li>\n<li>Never insert mechanical fasteners, such as nails and screws, into Q.<\/li>\n<li>Provide perimeter support of full deck. Front to back support must be given every 24\u201d. Use only dabs of flexible 100% silicone 8-12\u201d apart to fasten tops of Q to the perimeter support.<\/li>\n<li>Grooves must be made on the edges of seams to provide space for the adhesive.<\/li>\n<li>Radius all inside corners for U-shaped and L-shaped tops to lessen corner stresses to a minimum diameter of 3\/8\u201d.<\/li>\n<li>The recommended minimum edge profile is a 1\/8\u201d bevel. The preferred minimum edge profile is a 1\/8\u201d Pencil Round edge.<\/li>\n<li>Extra adhesive should be placed on all corners along all joints.<\/li>\n<li>Support is needed for overhangs of Q that extend more than 3\/4&#8243; material, 16\u201d in 1-1\/4\u201d material.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-2bd166861dbb7fb83 fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_2bd166861dbb7fb83\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"2bd166861dbb7fb83\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-3848-1\" data-target=\"#2bd166861dbb7fb83\" href=\"#2bd166861dbb7fb83\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">FIREPLACE APPLICATION<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"2bd166861dbb7fb83\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_2bd166861dbb7fb83\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>Alpha Quartz has been tested for Standard Test Method for Surface Burning<\/p>\n<p>Characteristics of Building Materials, and is classified as Class A. Detail test report is available on our website at www.QfromMSI.com<\/p>\n<p>FIREPLACE INSTALLATION GUIDELINES:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Q Quartz surfaces can be affected and damaged by sudden and rapid change of temperature and may not withstand the transfer of heat.<\/li>\n<li>Q Quartz material should never be used as structural support in an installation. Installer must confirm that adequate structural support exists.<\/li>\n<li>All designs must allow for thermal expansion and contraction.<\/li>\n<li>Applicable local building code requirements for all applications should be followed for building materials and surface finish.<\/li>\n<li>Check fireplace manufacturer requirements for all applications to verify any specific or special requirements.<\/li>\n<li>Appropriate clearance between quartz and surrounding walls, cabinets and structure should be maintained. Maintain a minimum of 1\/8\u201d clearance.<\/li>\n<li>Q Quartz should never be in direct contact with the firebox or any surface that may exceed 250 F.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-0f674a6882c625a80 fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_0f674a6882c625a80\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"0f674a6882c625a80\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-3848-1\" data-target=\"#0f674a6882c625a80\" href=\"#0f674a6882c625a80\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">OVERHANGS<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"0f674a6882c625a80\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_0f674a6882c625a80\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>As a general guideline, support is required for overhangs. The following guidelines are for standard cabinets 24\u201d in depth:<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">2CM (\u00be\u201d):<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Less than 8\u201d: 200mm &#8211; No additional support required<\/li>\n<li>8\u201316\u201d: 200\u2013400mm &#8211; Brackets required at 24\u201d (600mm) intervals<\/li>\n<li>Over 16\u201d: 400mm &#8211; Legs, Columns or Panels required at 24\u201d (600mm) intervals<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">2CM (\u00be\u201d) with 5\u20448\u201d sub top:<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Less than 12\u201d: 300mm &#8211; No additional support required<\/li>\n<li>12\u201320\u201d: 300\u2013500mm &#8211; Brackets required at 24\u201d (600mm) intervals<\/li>\n<li>Over 24\u201d: 500mm &#8211; Legs, Columns or Panels required at 24\u201d (600mm) intervals<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">3CM (1\u00bc\u201d):<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Less than 16\u201d: 400mm &#8211; No additional support required<\/li>\n<li>16\u201324\u201d: 400\u2013600mm &#8211; Brackets required at 24\u201d (600mm) intervals<\/li>\n<li>Over 24\u201d: 600mm &#8211; Legs, Columns or Panels required at 24\u201d (600mm) intervals<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-3beef5ca27b2e761d fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_3beef5ca27b2e761d\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"3beef5ca27b2e761d\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-3848-1\" data-target=\"#3beef5ca27b2e761d\" href=\"#3beef5ca27b2e761d\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">SINKS AND BASINS<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"3beef5ca27b2e761d\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_3beef5ca27b2e761d\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<ul>\n<li>For under mount installations, follow the minimum edge profile recommendations around the cutout to lower the risk of chipping.<\/li>\n<li>It is recommended that all sink installations be fully supported, independent of the Q top. Be sure to use a professional sink setter or support rail system. 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