Recommended Substrates

 

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RECOMMENDED SUBSTRATES

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The illustrations shown below demonstrate typical substrate requirements needed to properly support AVONITE Surfaces® materials. As a general rule, solid substrates should be used only for furniture or vanity tops, or overhangs where heat sources are not present.

RUNNER METHOD  
The runner method uses 1”x4” supports that run parallel to the length of the cabinets. These supports are placed in the front, center and rear and require cross supports every 18”-24” (45-60cm. These supports should be mechanically secured to cabinets.
Frameless cabinets require the thickness of the top edge to clear doors and drawer fronts.

 

COOKTOP OVERHANGS  
For overhangs exceeding 6” (72mm)
and where heat sources are present,
use steel tubing. For example: a kitchen
island with a cooktop and overhang.
Steel frame should be mechanically secured to the cabinetry which will provide a cantilevered support.