Backsplash 8" x 72" Under-Cabinet Light Notch
Description
This professional-grade backsplash template provides precise dimensions for a 72-inch wide by 8-inch tall stone backsplash with an integrated under-cabinet lighting notch. Designed specifically for countertop fabricators working with granite, quartz, marble, and other natural or engineered stone materials, this template eliminates measurement errors and ensures perfect alignment with modern under-cabinet LED strip lighting installations. The under-cabinet notch feature allows seamless integration of contemporary task lighting without compromising the clean lines of your backsplash installation. This template is ideal for kitchen renovations where homeowners want both functional lighting and a polished stone surface. The 72-inch width makes it perfect for standard kitchen runs, fitting between appliances or covering prep areas with precision.
Dimensions
- Overall Width
- 72"
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Answer summary
What is the Backsplash 8" x 72" Under-Cabinet Light Notch DXF template for?
Backsplash 8" x 72" Under-Cabinet Light Notch is a backsplash templates DXF template for countertop fabrication. Use it only after matching the manufacturer, model, dimensions, variant, and shop workflow to the actual job.
Risk check: Similar-looking products can use different cutout geometry. Confirm the official spec, shop tolerance, material behavior, and CNC output before production.
Next step: Run a DXF check, compare related templates, and keep the current manufacturer spec with the job packet.
Template decision guide
Should you use the Backsplash 8" x 72" Under-Cabinet Light Notch DXF template?
Use the template page to shortlist a production file, then verify the exact model, variant, and machine workflow before cutting.
Best fit
Backsplash 8" x 72" Under-Cabinet Light Notch is most useful when the product, manufacturer, model, install type, and variant match the job you are fabricating.
What to compare
Compare model number, dimensions, reveal or overhang, bowl or appliance geometry, material thickness, and CNC output requirements.
Risk check
Do not use a similar-looking template as a final production file. Small changes in flange, radius, trim, or reveal can cause a failed cutout.
Evidence to verify
Check the current manufacturer spec, field measurement, template preview, DXF layers, and a shop-approved tolerance before production.
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Page-specific notes for Backsplash 8" x 72" Under-Cabinet Light Notch
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Exact record SlabWise is using
Backsplash 8" x 72" Under-Cabinet Light Notch is filed under Backsplash Templates. The normalized record lists width 72", so the safest use is as a production starting point that still gets checked against the current job packet.
Variant choice
This record is shown as a single template variant. Treat that as a reason to verify reveal, overhang, and cutout assumptions before the file reaches production.
Category-specific production check
Backsplash Templates files should be checked for fit against material thickness, edge treatment, sink or appliance clearance, CNC layer expectations, and the shop's preferred tolerance before cutting customer material.
Closest comparisons
Before choosing this file, compare it with Backsplash 12" x 108" Standard, Backsplash 12" x 120" Standard, Backsplash 12" x 24" Standard to catch small model, radius, flange, or layout differences that can change the final cut.
Evidence already attached
This page has extra enrichment for installation overview, CNC cutting notes, material compatibility, buying context. Use those notes as decision support, then keep the official product spec with the job.
This professional-grade backsplash template provides precise dimensions for a 72-inch wide by 8-inch tall stone backsplash with an integrated under-cabinet lighting notch. Designed specifically for countertop fabricators working with granite, quartz, marble, and other natural or engineered stone materials, this template eliminates measurement errors and ensures perfect alignment with modern under-cabinet LED strip lighting installations. The under-cabinet notch feature allows seamless integration of contemporary task lighting without compromising the clean lines of your backsplash installation. This template is ideal for kitchen renovations where homeowners want both functional lighting and a polished stone surface. The 72-inch width makes it perfect for standard kitchen runs, fitting between appliances or covering prep areas with precision.
Installation Overview
Installation begins with thorough surface preparation and verification of wall plumb and level conditions. Mount the template securely to your stone slab using alignment pins or temporary adhesive, ensuring the under-cabinet notch aligns precisely with existing or planned lighting fixtures. Cut the perimeter using a CNC machine or bridge saw with diamond blades, then address the notch detail with careful routing. The notch should be cut to accommodate the specific thickness and mounting requirements of your under-cabinet lighting system, typically allowing 1/4" to 1/2" clearance. Apply appropriate edge treatment to all exposed edges, including the notch interior, before final installation with construction adhesive and mechanical support as needed.
CNC Cutting Notes
Program your CNC with the DXF file using standard backsplash settings with special attention to the notch detail. Use a 3/8" diamond router bit for the interior notch cuts to achieve smooth corners and prevent stress concentrations in the material. Set feed rates between 80-120 inches per minute depending on material hardness, with slower speeds for natural stone compared to engineered materials. The notch requires careful tool path planning to avoid chip-out; consider a roughing pass followed by a finishing pass for optimal edge quality. Always run a simulation before cutting expensive material, and verify that the notch depth accommodates the full thickness of the stone plus any required clearance for lighting installation.
Material Compatibility
This template works excellently with all common countertop materials including granite (all varieties), quartz composites (Caesarstone, Silestone, Cambria), quartzite, marble, soapstone, and solid surface materials. The under-cabinet notch detail is particularly well-suited to harder materials like granite and quartz that maintain clean edges without chipping. For softer stones like marble or limestone, take extra care with corner radius specifications in the notch area to prevent fracturing during cutting and installation.
Where to Buy
Download this DXF template instantly from Slabwise. No subscription required. Compatible with all major CNC systems including Intermac, Park Industries, GMM, and Breton. Also works with manual fabrication using bridge saws and routers when printed to scale as a physical template.