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Ceramic
Countertop Trim
Oak Trim
is a moulding specially shaped for the edge of tile
countertops. It provides durable protection from
everyday impacts that can chip ceramics. And the
wood adds a warm, natural accent to the tile. By
following these instructions, you can easily cut,,
install, stain and finish this counter trim
yourself. The moulding is usually installed on the
edge of your counter before laying in tile.
 Be
sure to read these
instructions on installation and staining completely
before beginning.
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Special
installation and staining tips
Sawing
trim
Position the length of trim on the countertop
exactly where it will be installed. With a sharp
pencil, mark the backside of the trim where cuts
will be necessary, using the countertop edge as a
guide (Figure 1).
Use a quality miter box with a sharp, fine-
toothed crosscut saw to cut trim to size. Turn the
trim upside down in
the miter box and insert the saw into the
appropriate guides. On 45' miters, cut away your
mark for outside comers, cut toward the mark for
inside comers (Figure
2). Smooth rough edges with sandpaper.
For best appearance, avoid splicing two Pieces
together along the countertop. But if a splice is
necessary, miter at a 45' angle to make the splice
less noticeable and get the most accurate fit (Figure
3) .
Installing
trim on countertop
To nail the trim to the countertop, drill nail
holes straight through the beveled edge with a bit
slightly smaller than your finishing nail.
(Driving a nail directly into oak can split the
wood.) Then squeeze a continuous bead of
carpenter's glue on each face of the the back side  (Figure
4). |
Position the trim on the
countertop, insert finishing nails in the holes
and drive in place  (Figure
5). Countersink nails slightly with a
nail punch. If excess glue oozes out from under
the trim, wipe it up immediately with a damp
sponge. Patch the countersunk nail holes with wood
filler. Follow label directions for use. When
filler is dry, sand the trim with fine grade
sandpaper in the same direction as the grain until
the surface is velvety smooth. For a close fit,
keep joint edges sharp and square. A flat sanding
block will help you avoid rounding them off. Wipe
the entire surface with a tack cloth, which is
specially coated to remove dust. |
Staining
Experiment with your stain on a piece of scrap
counter trim to check penetration and color. Then
brush on wood stain
Figure 6).
Allow the stain to penetrate for 5-15 minutes.
Using a clean cloth, wipe the stain off in the
direction of the grain  (Figure
7). If a deeper color is desired,
repeat the staining process. if the stain appears
too dark, tighten it by wiping with paint thinner
until the desired shade is obtained. Wait 24 hours
before applying finish. |
Finishing
For a tough, moisture resistant finish, use high
gloss polyurethane. Be sure stain is dry and dust
free. Stir polyurethane gently to avoid air
bubbles, which may dry in the finish. Brush on the
finish across the grain, then smooth it by
brushing lightly with the grain. Allow the finish
to dry for 4-6 hours, in damp weather drying may
take longer. After it is dry to the touch, apply a
second coat. Brushes and tools can be cleaned with
paint thinner. When finish is dry, cover it with
masking tape to keep it free of scratches and
grout when you install tile. |
Materials
check list:
- Miter box and crosscut saw
- Sandpaper
- Nails
- Carpenter's glue
- Sponge
- Wood filler
- Tack cloth
- Wood stain
- Polyurethane finish
- Rubber gloves
- Quality brush
- Paint thinner
- Masking tape
When finished, Oak Trim really gives your
countertop a professional look! Take your time and
enjoy your project. If you have any questions,
give us a call. We'll be glad to help.
Made in U.S.A.
BL 25m 97
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