Description
This foundational backsplash template provides the essential dimensions for fabricating standard 8-inch tall by 96-inch wide stone backsplashes without electrical cutouts or special features. The clean, rectangular design is the most commonly fabricated backsplash configuration in both residential and commercial countertop installations, offering maximum versatility and material efficiency.\n\nThe 8-inch height has become the industry standard for full-height backsplashes, providing adequate protection for walls while minimizing material waste from standard slab sizes. The 96-inch length corresponds to common kitchen counter runs and fits efficiently within typical slab dimensions. This template serves as the foundation for countless kitchen renovations, new construction projects, bathroom vanities, and commercial food service installations where simple, elegant stone protection is required without the complexity of integrated electrical or plumbing cutouts.
Dimensions
- Overall Width
- 96"
Specifications
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This foundational backsplash template provides the essential dimensions for fabricating standard 8-inch tall by 96-inch wide stone backsplashes without electrical cutouts or special features. The clean, rectangular design is the most commonly fabricated backsplash configuration in both residential and commercial countertop installations, offering maximum versatility and material efficiency.\n\nThe 8-inch height has become the industry standard for full-height backsplashes, providing adequate protection for walls while minimizing material waste from standard slab sizes. The 96-inch length corresponds to common kitchen counter runs and fits efficiently within typical slab dimensions. This template serves as the foundation for countless kitchen renovations, new construction projects, bathroom vanities, and commercial food service installations where simple, elegant stone protection is required without the complexity of integrated electrical or plumbing cutouts.
Installation Overview
This straightforward template requires minimal setup and planning compared to templates with cutouts or special features. Import the DXF file into your CNC control software and position it on your slab layout to optimize material yield and grain pattern aesthetics. The simple rectangular shape allows for flexible positioning within the slab, making it ideal for working around natural imperfections or maximizing yield from premium materials. After CNC cutting, the backsplash requires only edge profiling and polishing before installation. The standard 8-inch height installs with the bottom edge resting on the countertop surface and the top edge terminating against the wall or lower cabinet edge.
CNC Cutting Notes
This is one of the simplest templates to cut on CNC equipment, making it ideal for training new operators or testing machine calibration. Program a rectangular profile cut with outside offsets matching your desired finished dimensions. For the cleanest edges, use climb cutting orientation and sharp diamond tooling appropriate to your material type. Standard feed rates of 100-130 inches per minute work well for most materials. The lack of interior cutouts or complex features means you can optimize for cutting speed rather than precision detail work. Use multiple depth passes for materials thicker than 2cm - typically 3-4 passes through 3cm material prevents tool overload and reduces edge chipping.
Material Compatibility
This template works universally with all countertop materials including natural granite, marble, soapstone, quartzite, limestone, travertine, and all brands of engineered quartz. The simple rectangular shape places minimal stress on the material during fabrication, making it suitable even for extremely brittle or heavily fissured natural stones. Standard 3cm (1.25-inch) thickness is most common for backsplashes, though 2cm materials work well for cost-sensitive projects. The 8-inch height can be fabricated from standard slab dimensions with minimal waste.
Where to Buy
Available for immediate download from the Slabwise template library. This DXF file is compatible with all CNC systems including Intermac, Park Industries, Breton, GMM, Northwood, and Prussiani. The template is provided in standard DXF format compatible with all CAD applications. Both imperial and metric versions included. Purchase provides permanent access with free updates.