Connecting Butcher Block Countertops

Set it atop the counter align and secure into place as instructed.

Connecting butcher block countertops.

Fasten the butcher block pieces together by drilling miter buckle image 1 holes in the bottom of each butcher block. Attach the l shaped corner braces from the bottom of the butcher block countertop to perpendicular wood elements in the cabinets. Align the drill holes in your butcher block with those in your counter and drive one wood screw into each hole. You can view all of interbuild s countertops at https woodkitchencountert.

From inside the cabinet drive a deck screw fitted with a fender washer up through each hole into the butcher block. Make sure the screw is shorter than the counter is thick tighten the screw until it just pulls the block snug to the cabinet. Slide the butcher block onto sawhorses for easier access. So i used a kreg jig to add pocket holes to the edges of the countertop that line up and then used kreg jig screws to connect the two countertops together.

The contractor who put them in just butted two of the counter tops together with out removing the slight round over on the ends so you didn t have a smooth transition which looked bad on the counter and was a receptacle for catching crumbs. I love having it around and if you decide to purchase one i m sure you ll use it for many things. If your sink came with a template utilize that to mark where your cut should be. Attach at the ends of the countertop.

Use your screwdriver or power drill. Place your butcher block on the countertop again. Sold as a pack of 10. I would recommend a piece of iron strap underneath as ikea butcher block has been known to cup a little over time.

Fastcap s flip bolt is the quick and easy way to connect countertops no additional tools are required. Click here for the flip bolt template. Hand tighten the end nut then push down the lever to tighten and secure in place. Place the biscuit image 2 into the center of the counter to keep the sections level.

Most base cabinets will have wood braces running at one or more points through the middle of the cabinet on longer cabinets and on sink base cabinets. For the sink cutout transfer the center mark on the wall to the butcher block. Next use a combo square to get the distance from the front of the countertop to the cabinet face and transfer that to the top. Also transfer the marks on the front of the sink if needed.

Use the above steps to cut the butcher block section to fit into the sink countertop area.