Step by step instruction on how to measure your countertop.

Existing counter top

To replace an existing countertop, determine if your countertop is :

• A postformed or "molded: countertop (i.e. rounded front edge).
• A straight-edge countertop

For a postformed countertop, follow the instructions immediately below. For a straight-edge countertop follow the instructions for "New Cabinets" below.

1. Measure the dimensions of the existing countertop:
   • Measure the total length of each piece of countertop along the back where the top meets the wall
   • Measure each additional piece of countertop N.B. Measure to the nearest 1/8"
2. For bar tops and islands:
   • For bartops, measure the width and the total length from the wall to the end of the bartop.
   • Measure the length from the wall to where the sweep starts.
   • For islands, measure both the length and the width.
3. Where two walls meet, verify if the angle is a true 90 degrees. Measure three feet on the wall from the corner and four feet on the other side and mark both measurements. Measure the cross distance between the two wall points. A perfect 90 degree wall corner should indicate five feet.

   If your measurement is greater than 60 1/4" or less than 59 3/4", note this on your measurements.

   

   For diagonal corners, measure A - B and C - D. Be sure to measure to the wall, including the backsplash depth.

4. Be sure that you have also measured: 1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 2-7
   
5. Complete the finishing instructions.
   

New Cabinets

Countertop measurements for new cabinets and for the replacement of stragiht-edge countertops are done in the same manner. Straight-edged tops often have non-standard depths. For this reason, your countertop supplier must know the exact dimensions of the cabinets.

1. Measure the total length for each cabinet segment along the back wall.
2. Measure the depth of each cabinet segment. Be sure to give the exterior dimension, excluding the thickness of the door.
   
   Verify if the angle is a true 90 degrees. Measure three feet on the wall from the corner and four feet on the other side and mark both measurements.
3. Measure the cross distance between the two wall points. A perfect 90 degree wall corner should indicate five feet.
4. Indicate the location of walls and appliances.
5. Complete the finishing instructions

Finishing:

1. To allow for the proper clearance of cabinet doors, indicate the type of countertop "form" or "built-up".
2. The ends of countertops must always be finished. Three types of finished ends are available. Usually an apparent end of a countertop or island will be finished "Full", whereas the ends butting up against appliances are often finished "Profile". End (or "return") splashes are used exclusively against walls.
   
3. Indicate how the bartop ends are to be shaped.

Helpful Hints:

1. Vanity Tops
   • Measure length and depth of the cabinet in the same fashion as for a new kitchen cabinet.
   • Specify the finishing of the ends. Be sure to indicate the location of walls.
2. Standard postform countertop depths are:
   • Kitchen countertop: 25"
   • Bartop: 27", 32", 36"
   • Vanities: 22",23" (Varies with region)
3. Backsplash height may be important for your renovation project:
   
   
   • 4" Standard
   • 3" certain models
   • 11/2" Vision Series

After measuring your countertop area, email your drawing to or fax it to 678.388.2648. A representative will be in contact with you to discuss the particulars of your request.