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Journeyman to Senior Installer

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This page explains the steps to take for installing a glass countertop. The process steps below will outline the process for a standard glass (clear, illusion, backpainted) countertop on a component, and an applied (layered) glass countertop on a standard TFL countertop. Prior to beginning the installation, ensure you completed all steps of installing the system skeleton and all elements below the countertop.

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Skill Requirements
Tools & Hardware
Installation Steps
Related Training Materials
Final Steps & Delivery
Certification
Tips from the Field
Terms & Definitions
BOM Codes

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Skill-Requirements
Skill-Requirements
Types of Installation: Off-the-Floor, Floor-Based, Wall Bed

Installer Level Required: Journeyman Installer

Products Required: Special Order

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Tools-&-Hardware
Tools-&-Hardware
Tools Required

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Utility Knife

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Glass Cleaner

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Rags

Hardware Required

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VHB Tape Circles

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Installation-Steps
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Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) must beworn at all times when handling material and operating the power tools mentioned throughout this process. Review the PPE Matrix for further guidance.

Glass Countertop Installation

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Applied (Layered) Glass Countertop Installation

  1. Ensure the component and or countertop below the glass countertop have been installed.

  2. Dry fit the glass countertop and ensure it is the same size as the TFL countertop on the componentcomponent or countertop below. If it is not, reach out to your manager.

  3. Place a VHB tape circle in each corner of the TFL countertopmaterial below.

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  • If the top is larger than 24” in either direction, place a VHB circle every 24 - 30” around the perimeter.

  1. Using glass cleaner, wipe down the bottom of the glass countertop.

  2. Peel the protective coating off each VHB circle.

  3. Place the glass countertop on top of the component or TFL countertop.

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  • Depending on the size and weight of the countertop, a second team member may be required to assist. A team lift is required if the glass countertop is larger than 36” in width or length, or if it is heavier than 48lbs.

  • Ensure the countertop is in the desired location before setting it down on the VHB tape.

  1. Apply pressure in each tape location to ensure the glass countertop is adhered.

  2. Wipe the top of the glass countertop with glass cleaner.

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Related-Training-Materials
Related-Training-Materials
Related Training Materials

Skeleton Fundamentals
Complete the Installation
System Touch Ups
Cleaning the System & Jobsite
Delivery to the Customer
PPE Matrix

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Final-Steps-&-Delivery
Final-Steps-&-Delivery
Final Steps & Delivery

  1. Inspect the installation and complete any touch ups if necessary.

  2. If there are no more components to install, remove all stickers/labels.

  3. If there are no more components to install, complete the clean up process.

  4. If there are no more components to install, complete the Professional Installation Experience by walking through the space with the customer and deliveringthe final product.

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Certification-Steps
Certification-Steps

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Certification Steps:

  1. VHB tape circles are placed in every corner and, if applicable, every 24 - 30” around the perimeter of the TFL countertop.

  2. The glass is wiped down before and after it is placed in position.

  3. If applicable: Assistance in lifting and placing was provided.

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Tips
Tips
Tips from the Field
Tips submitted by fellow installers and leaders in the field. These optional tips are intended to make this install process simpler.

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Click here to submit your own tip from the field.

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Terms
Terms
Terms & Definitions

BOM

Bill of Materials; Parts List

Dry Fit

Holding material or accessory in its intended location to test size accuracy.

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BOM
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BOM Codes
The purpose of this section is to provide guidance when confirming details on the BOM. This list includes all individual parts typically associated with this process.

PNL

Applied Panel

The codes in the table above are directly from the Corporate CAD database and may not reflect all codes included in the Supported Franchise Database or Independent Franchise Databases.

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