Description
Backsplash 8" x 72" Outlet + Light Switch Side by Side template for countertop fabrication. Ready-to-use DXF.
Dimensions
- Overall Width
- 72"
Specifications
- Downloads
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The Backsplash 8" x 72" Outlet + Light Switch Side by Side backsplash template provides fabricators with precise DXF geometry for backsplash installations. Measuring 72" width, 8" height, this template is optimized for CNC cutting operations and ensures consistent results across production runs. Backsplash fabrication requires tight tolerances for a clean fit against walls and countertop surfaces, and this template delivers the accuracy professional shops demand. The backsplash design works beautifully with granite substrates.
Installation Overview
Installing the Backsplash 8" x 72" Outlet + Light Switch Side by Side template requires standard stone fabrication procedures adapted for the backsplashes category. Begin with accurate field measurements to verify the template dimensions match the installation site. Import the DXF file into CNC programming software and create an optimized cutting plan that minimizes material waste. For the cutting phase, select appropriate diamond tooling based on the stone type being fabricated. Maintain consistent coolant flow during all CNC operations to prevent thermal damage. After cutting, perform edge finishing according to the template specifications. Dry-fit all pieces at the installation site before applying adhesive. Use construction-grade silicone or epoxy appropriate for stone installations. Ensure proper support for all sections, adding brackets where overhangs exceed manufacturer recommendations. Apply a penetrating sealer after installation to protect the finished surface. Final inspection should verify all dimensions match the template within acceptable tolerances.
CNC Cutting Notes
For the Backsplash 8" x 72" Outlet + Light Switch Side by Side profile, set your CNC router spindle speed between 5000-7000 RPM for granite substrates. Use a feed rate of 40-60 IPM for roughing passes and reduce to 20-30 IPM for finishing passes. Select a diamond-tipped profile bit matching the template radius specifications. Program the toolpath using climb milling for cleaner cuts on the backsplash geometry. Maintain coolant flow at 2+ GPM to prevent thermal fracturing. For harder stones like granite, reduce feed rates by 20% and increase water flow. Run a test cut on scrap material to verify the profile matches the DXF template before committing to production stock.
Material Compatibility
The Backsplash 8" x 72" Outlet + Light Switch Side by Side template works exceptionally well with natural granite, providing clean edges that polish to a high gloss. Marble is also compatible, though the softer stone requires reduced feed rates during CNC operations to prevent micro-chipping. Quartzite offers excellent results with this profile, as the hard mineral structure holds fine details well. Engineered quartz composites are ideal substrates, offering consistent material properties that produce predictable results. Soapstone and slate can be profiled using this template with appropriate tooling adjustments. For limestone, use conservative CNC parameters due to the stone's tendency to chip on detailed profiles. Porcelain sintered stone panels require specialized diamond tooling but produce excellent results with the backsplash geometry.
Where to Buy
Professional fabricators can source granite slabs from local stone distributors and wholesale suppliers. Visit SlabWise for template downloads and fabrication resources.