Description
This professional backsplash template delivers precise dimensions for an 84-inch wide by 8-inch tall stone backsplash featuring a single Decora-style rocker switch cutout. Decora switches and outlets, also known as rocker-style devices, have become the modern standard in residential and commercial construction, replacing traditional toggle switches with their sleek rectangular profile and contemporary aesthetic. The template is engineered for professional stone fabricators working with granite, quartz, marble, and engineered stone materials. The Decora cutout is positioned and sized according to standard electrical box dimensions and cover plate specifications, ensuring perfect alignment with standard single-gang wall boxes. At 84 inches wide, this template is ideal for longer kitchen runs, island backsplashes, or commercial applications where extended coverage is required without seams.
Dimensions
- Overall Width
- 84"
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This professional backsplash template delivers precise dimensions for an 84-inch wide by 8-inch tall stone backsplash featuring a single Decora-style rocker switch cutout. Decora switches and outlets, also known as rocker-style devices, have become the modern standard in residential and commercial construction, replacing traditional toggle switches with their sleek rectangular profile and contemporary aesthetic. The template is engineered for professional stone fabricators working with granite, quartz, marble, and engineered stone materials. The Decora cutout is positioned and sized according to standard electrical box dimensions and cover plate specifications, ensuring perfect alignment with standard single-gang wall boxes. At 84 inches wide, this template is ideal for longer kitchen runs, island backsplashes, or commercial applications where extended coverage is required without seams.
Installation Overview
Start with precise field measurements to locate the electrical box position relative to your backsplash edges and countertop height. Transfer these measurements to the template, verifying the cutout will align with the center of the electrical box. Ensure the wall surface is clean, level, and free of debris. Mount the template securely to your stone slab using alignment pins or temporary adhesive. Cut the main perimeter first using your CNC machine or bridge saw, then execute the Decora cutout with a router or CNC router bit. The cutout dimensions should provide approximately 1/16" clearance around the electrical device to allow for cover plate mounting. Polish or finish all cut edges, including the interior of the outlet cutout. During installation, use construction adhesive and verify the cutout aligns perfectly with the electrical box before the adhesive sets.
CNC Cutting Notes
Load the DXF file into your CNC programming software and verify all dimensions before executing the cut. Use a 1/4" or 3/8" diameter diamond router bit for the Decora outlet cutout to achieve clean corners with minimal radius. Set your feed rate to 80-100 inches per minute for the perimeter cut and reduce to 60-80 IPM for the outlet detail to prevent chipping. The outlet cutout requires complete penetration through the material thickness, so set Z-axis depth to material thickness plus 2-3mm for clean breakthrough. Consider using a two-pass strategy for the outlet cutout—a roughing pass followed by a finishing pass—to achieve optimal edge quality. Verify that your corner radius in the outlet cutout matches your tool diameter to prevent stress concentrations that could lead to cracking during or after installation.
Material Compatibility
Compatible with all standard countertop materials including granite (all colors and varieties), engineered quartz (Caesarstone, Silestone, Cambria, Hanstone), natural quartzite, marble, soapstone, and solid surface materials. The Decora cutout works exceptionally well with harder materials like granite and quartz that resist chipping and maintain crisp edges. For softer or more brittle materials like marble or some quartzites, consider slightly larger corner radii to reduce stress concentration and minimize the risk of radial cracking from the cutout corners.
Where to Buy
Download this professional-grade DXF template instantly from Slabwise. No subscription or account required. Compatible with all major CNC systems including Intermac, Park Industries, GMM, Breton, Prussiani, and others. Also suitable for manual fabrication when printed to scale and used as a physical template with bridge saws and routers.