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Ceramic Countertop Trim Oak Trim is a moulding specially shaped for the edge of tile countertops. It provides durable protection from everyday impacts that can chip ceramics. And the wood adds a warm, natural accent to the tile. By following these instructions, you can easily cut,, install, stain and finish this counter trim yourself. The moulding is usually installed on the edge of your counter before laying in tile.  Be
sure to read these instructions on installation and staining
completely before beginning. |
Special
installation and staining tips
| Sawing
trim
Position the length of trim on the countertop exactly where it will be installed. With a sharp pencil, mark the backside of the trim where cuts will be necessary, using the countertop edge as a guide (Figure 1).  Use
a quality miter box with a sharp, fine- toothed crosscut saw to cut trim
to size. Turn the trim upside down in the
miter box and insert the saw into the appropriate guides. On 45' miters,
cut away your mark for outside comers, cut toward the mark for inside comers (Figure
2). Smooth rough edges with sandpaper. For best appearance,
avoid splicing two Pieces together along the countertop. But if a splice
is necessary, miter at a 45' angle to make the splice less noticeable and
get the most accurate fit (Figure
3) .
Installing trim on countertop To nail the trim to the countertop, drill nail holes straight through the beveled edge with a bit slightly smaller than your finishing nail. (Driving a nail directly into oak can split the wood.) Then squeeze a continuous bead of carpenter's glue on each face of the the back side  (Figure
4). Position the trim on the countertop, insert finishing nails
in the holes and drive in place  (Figure
5). Countersink nails slightly with a nail punch. If excess
glue oozes out from under the trim, wipe it up immediately with a damp
sponge. Patch the countersunk nail holes with wood filler. Follow label
directions for use. When filler is dry, sand the trim with fine grade sandpaper
in the same direction as the grain until the surface is velvety smooth.
For a close fit, keep joint edges sharp and square. A flat sanding block
will help you avoid rounding them off. Wipe the entire surface with a tack
cloth, which is specially coated to remove dust. |
Staining
Experiment with your stain on a piece of scrap counter trim to check penetration and color. Then brush on wood stain 
(Figure 6). Allow the stain to penetrate for 5-15 minutes. Using a clean cloth, wipe the stain off in the direction of the grain  (Figure
7). If a deeper color is desired, repeat the staining process.
if the stain appears too dark, tighten it by wiping with paint thinner
until the desired shade is obtained. Wait 24 hours before applying finish.
Finishing For a tough, moisture resistant finish, use high gloss polyurethane. Be sure stain is dry and dust free. Stir polyurethane gently to avoid air bubbles, which may dry in the finish. Brush on the finish across the grain, then smooth it by brushing lightly with the grain. Allow the finish to dry for 4-6 hours, in damp weather drying may take longer. After it is dry to the touch, apply a second coat. Brushes and tools can be cleaned with paint thinner. When finish is dry, cover it with masking tape to keep it free of scratches and grout when you install tile. Materials check list:
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