Description
This professional-grade backsplash template delivers precise fabrication specifications for an 8-inch tall by 60-inch wide stone backsplash featuring a pre-positioned GFCI outlet cutout. Designed specifically for countertop fabricators working with granite, quartz, marble, and engineered stone, this DXF file ensures accurate electrical box integration while maintaining structural integrity. The GFCI outlet placement follows National Electrical Code requirements for kitchen countertop receptacles, positioned to provide convenient access while preserving the visual balance of your backsplash installation. The 60-inch width makes this template ideal for standard kitchen countertop sections, peninsula installations, and smaller kitchen work zones where a single GFCI outlet provides adequate electrical service. The 8-inch height offers sufficient coverage behind most countertops while accommodating standard electrical box depths and maintaining proper clearance from countertop surfaces. This template eliminates guesswork in outlet positioning and ensures your fabrication meets both aesthetic and electrical code requirements.
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- Overall Width
- 60"
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This professional-grade backsplash template delivers precise fabrication specifications for an 8-inch tall by 60-inch wide stone backsplash featuring a pre-positioned GFCI outlet cutout. Designed specifically for countertop fabricators working with granite, quartz, marble, and engineered stone, this DXF file ensures accurate electrical box integration while maintaining structural integrity. The GFCI outlet placement follows National Electrical Code requirements for kitchen countertop receptacles, positioned to provide convenient access while preserving the visual balance of your backsplash installation. The 60-inch width makes this template ideal for standard kitchen countertop sections, peninsula installations, and smaller kitchen work zones where a single GFCI outlet provides adequate electrical service. The 8-inch height offers sufficient coverage behind most countertops while accommodating standard electrical box depths and maintaining proper clearance from countertop surfaces. This template eliminates guesswork in outlet positioning and ensures your fabrication meets both aesthetic and electrical code requirements.
Installation Overview
Installation begins with careful measurement and marking of the electrical box location on your stone slab, using the DXF template as your precision guide. The template provides exact cutout dimensions for standard GFCI electrical boxes, typically requiring a rectangular opening approximately 2.75 inches wide by 4.5 inches tall. Transfer these measurements to your stone material, allowing for the electrical box mounting depth and any required wall plate overlap. Verify all measurements against your actual electrical box before cutting, as box dimensions can vary slightly between manufacturers. Proper installation requires coordination with electrical contractors to ensure box positioning aligns with finished countertop height and maintains required clearances from water sources per NEC guidelines.
CNC Cutting Notes
CNC programming for this backsplash requires attention to both the perimeter cut and the GFCI outlet cutout geometry. Use a 10mm or 12mm diamond router bit for the outlet opening, programming with multiple depth passes to prevent thermal stress in the stone. The rectangular cutout corners require careful radius programming—most fabricators use a 3-5mm corner radius to prevent stress concentration while maintaining tight tolerances for electrical box fit. Set feed rates between 800-1200mm/min for the outlet cutout depending on material hardness, and ensure adequate coolant flow to prevent heat buildup. The 60-inch length allows for efficient nesting on standard slab sizes with minimal waste.
Material Compatibility
This template is universally compatible with all natural and engineered stone materials including granite, marble, quartzite, soapstone, quartz composites, and porcelain slabs. The 8-inch height works particularly well with 2cm and 3cm material thicknesses, providing adequate structural support around the outlet cutout. For fragile materials like marble or softer stones, consider additional edge reinforcement near the cutout area. The template's dimensions are optimized for standard residential applications and can be scaled for commercial installations as needed.
Where to Buy
This DXF template is available for immediate download from Slabwise, providing instant access for fabrication shops and stoneworking professionals. The digital format ensures compatibility with all major CNC programming software and CAD systems used in countertop fabrication.