Description
Standard 8" tall by 72" wide backsplash template for stone countertop fabrication. Ready-to-use DXF file.
Dimensions
- Overall Width
- 72"
Specifications
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The Backsplash 8" x 72" Standard 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 marble substrates.
Installation Overview
The fabrication process for the Backsplash 8" x 72" Standard begins with DXF template verification and material selection. Import the template geometry into your CAM software, setting appropriate tool paths for the backsplashes specifications. Select diamond tooling rated for the specific stone material being processed. CNC cutting should proceed in stages: roughing passes followed by finishing passes at full depth. Maintain proper coolant flow throughout all machining operations. After all pieces are cut, perform any required edge finishing or polishing operations. Transport pieces to the installation site using appropriate lifting equipment and A-frame racks. On-site, verify cabinet or substrate preparation meets installation requirements. Apply adhesive in the recommended pattern and set pieces beginning with the largest section. Complete all joints with color-matched epoxy. Allow full cure time before loading the installation with fixtures or appliances. Seal all exposed surfaces with an appropriate stone sealer.
CNC Cutting Notes
For the Backsplash 8" x 72" Standard profile, set your CNC router spindle speed between 5000-7000 RPM for marble 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" Standard 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 marble slabs from local stone distributors and wholesale suppliers. Visit SlabWise for template downloads and fabrication resources.