COUNTERTOP REQUIRED DETAILS:
Plastic Laminate (Kitchen only):
- Suggested Laminate Manufacturers: Wilsonart or Formica.
- NEMA LD 3 compliant, HGP Grade, and minimum 1.0mm thickness.
- Countertop Construction:
- Post form (continuous, no visible joints).
- Front Edge – Continuous, Double Round Over, 1 3/8″ high (See Section Below).
- Backsplash – Continuous one piece raises up wall with 1 1/8″ return to wall (See Section Below).
- Side splash – square edged loose, installed between wall and counter, height to match back splash height.
- Substrate: Comply with ASTM D 1037.
- At Sink: Exterior grade plywood or phenolic resin.
- Particleboard: Compliance with ANSI A208.1 (Grade M-2 exterior
glue), 45-lb density and minimum 3/4” thick. - MDF: Compliance with ANSI A208.2 and minimum 3/4″ thick.
- Provide BK-20 Backer Sheet if unsupported countertop area.
GRAPHIC OF POST FORM COUNTERTOP:
Solid Surface/ Vanity Top with Integral Sink (Bathrooms only):
- Suggested Manufacturers: Swanstone.
- Coordinate size with cabinetry manufacturer.
- Coordinate product with faucet. No open holes or plugs to be used.
- 2 gallon bowl capacity.
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