Glass Countertops
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Table of Contents
Journeyman to Senior Installer
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.
Page Contents
Skill Requirements
Tools & Hardware
Installation Steps
Related Training Materials
Final Steps & Delivery
Certification
Tips from the Field
Terms & Definitions
BOM Codes
Types of Installation: Off-the-Floor, Floor-Based, Wall Bed
Installer Level Required: Journeyman Installer
Products Required: Special Order
Utility Knife
Glass Cleaner
Rags
Gloves
with Rubber Grip
Hardware Required
VHB Tape Circles
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) must be worn 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
Ensure the component or countertop below the glass countertop have been installed.
Dry fit the glass countertop and ensure it is the same size as the component or countertop below. If it is not, reach out to your manager.
Clean the surface below the glass so not to scratch the countertop.
Place a VHB tape circle in each corner of the TFL material below.
Using glass cleaner and a rag, wipe down the bottom of the glass countertop.
Peel the protective coating off each VHB circle.
Place the glass countertop on top of the component or TFL countertop.
Apply pressure in each tape location to ensure the glass countertop is adhered.
Wipe the top of the glass countertop with glass cleaner and a clean rag.
Skeleton Fundamentals
Complete the Installation
System Touch Ups
Cleaning the System & Jobsite
Delivery to the Customer
PPE Matrix
Product Feedback Form
Inspect the installation and complete any touch ups if necessary.
If there are no more components to install, remove all stickers/labels.
If there are no more components to install, complete the clean up process.
If there are no more components to install, complete the Professional Installation Experience by walking through the space with the customer and delivering the final product.
Certification Steps:
VHB tape circles are placed in every corner and, if applicable, every 24 - 30” around the perimeter of the TFL countertop.
The glass is wiped down before and after it is placed in position.
If applicable: Assistance in lifting and placing was provided.
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.
Click here to submit your own tip from the field.
BOM | Bill of Materials; Parts List |
Dry Fit | Holding material or accessory in its intended location to test size accuracy. |
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 |
CT | Countertop |
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.