Description
This professional DXF template delivers precise specifications for fabricating a behind-sink stone backsplash measuring 36 inches in height by 72 inches in width, incorporating a 36"x24" horizontal window cutout. The extended 72-inch panel width combined with the wide horizontal window orientation creates an ideal solution for contemporary kitchen designs featuring panoramic windows and expansive countertop configurations. The 36-inch wide by 24-inch high window opening provides maximum horizontal sight lines while maintaining a practical height that accommodates typical window sill positions above countertops. This horizontal orientation is increasingly popular in modern residential architecture where wide casement or slider windows create visual connection between indoor kitchen spaces and outdoor views. The 72-inch overall backsplash width ensures comprehensive coverage across large sink bases, double-bowl configurations, or installations where the backsplash extends beyond the immediate sink area for design continuity. Engineered specifically for CNC stone fabrication workflows, this template integrates with waterjet cutting systems, digitally controlled bridge saws, and all major CAD/CAM software platforms used in professional fabrication shops. The file provides dimensional precision essential for installations requiring exact coordination between stone panels, window frames, countertops, and cabinetry. Suitable for all common stone materials including granite, quartz, marble, quartzite, and engineered surfaces, with particular considerations for the extended width and horizontal window configuration.
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- Overall Width
- 72"
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This professional DXF template delivers precise specifications for fabricating a behind-sink stone backsplash measuring 36 inches in height by 72 inches in width, incorporating a 36"x24" horizontal window cutout. The extended 72-inch panel width combined with the wide horizontal window orientation creates an ideal solution for contemporary kitchen designs featuring panoramic windows and expansive countertop configurations. The 36-inch wide by 24-inch high window opening provides maximum horizontal sight lines while maintaining a practical height that accommodates typical window sill positions above countertops. This horizontal orientation is increasingly popular in modern residential architecture where wide casement or slider windows create visual connection between indoor kitchen spaces and outdoor views. The 72-inch overall backsplash width ensures comprehensive coverage across large sink bases, double-bowl configurations, or installations where the backsplash extends beyond the immediate sink area for design continuity. Engineered specifically for CNC stone fabrication workflows, this template integrates with waterjet cutting systems, digitally controlled bridge saws, and all major CAD/CAM software platforms used in professional fabrication shops. The file provides dimensional precision essential for installations requiring exact coordination between stone panels, window frames, countertops, and cabinetry. Suitable for all common stone materials including granite, quartz, marble, quartzite, and engineered surfaces, with particular considerations for the extended width and horizontal window configuration.
Installation Overview
Installation of this 72-inch wide backsplash with horizontal window requires meticulous planning and adequate installation support. Begin with comprehensive field measurements to verify the window's exact dimensions and position relative to the sink layout and cabinet edges. The horizontal 36"x24" window orientation demands special attention to horizontal alignment—verify that both left and right edges of the cutout align properly with the window casing. Clean and prepare the wall surface across the entire 72-inch span, ensuring it is level, plumb, and free of debris. Apply premium construction adhesive or silicone formulated for stone applications to the back of the panel, concentrating product along perimeter edges and around the entire window cutout perimeter. The substantial panel size and weight—potentially 100-150 pounds or more depending on material and thickness—requires at least two installers for safe handling and accurate positioning. Carefully align the 36"x24" horizontal window cutout with the window frame, maintaining consistent gaps for caulking on all four sides. The wide horizontal opening creates unique structural characteristics, so use multiple temporary support points across the 72-inch span to prevent any sagging or movement while adhesive cures. Position braces strategically at intervals across the width, ensuring the panel remains level and properly aligned throughout the cure period. Maintain 1/8" to 1/4" gaps around the window perimeter and at all intersections with adjacent surfaces for proper caulk joint formation. After complete adhesive cure, apply color-matched silicone caulk at all seams where stone meets wall, window casing, and countertop surfaces. For heavy materials, consider supplemental mechanical fasteners anchored into wall studs and hidden behind the countertop edge.
CNC Cutting Notes
CNC programming for this template requires careful consideration of both the 72-inch overall width and the substantial 36"x24" horizontal window opening. Verify that your CNC equipment's working envelope can accommodate the full 72-inch dimension before beginning fabrication planning. Most modern waterjet systems and large-format CNC bridge saws handle this size, but confirm your specific machine capacity. Position the template on your stone slab to optimize material yield while considering how vein patterns or grain features will display across the extended width and around the horizontal window opening. The 36"x24" horizontal cutout should be programmed as an interior contour operation with corner entry points positioned to minimize visible witness marks. The wide horizontal opening creates significant material removal, so consider adding temporary support tabs at strategic locations to prevent the interior section from dropping prematurely during cutting. For waterjet operations, adjust abrasive flow and cutting speeds according to your stone material's hardness characteristics. The 72-inch length combined with the 36-inch wide window opening creates unique mass distribution and support requirements during cutting—ensure your cutting table provides consistent support across the entire panel area. Maintain adequate coolant flow throughout the cutting process, particularly important around the interior corners of the window where stress concentrations develop and along the extended horizontal cuts where heat buildup can occur. After cutting, carefully inspect all edges with special attention to the interior corners where micro-fractures can initiate. The 72-inch panel length requires careful handling during removal from the cutting table—use appropriate lifting equipment or multiple operators to prevent flexing that could cause stress cracks in the areas adjacent to the large horizontal opening.
Material Compatibility
This backsplash template is compatible with all common natural and engineered stone materials, though the 72-inch width and substantial horizontal window opening significantly influence material selection and thickness requirements. Granite provides exceptional durability and showcases natural patterns dramatically across the extended surface, with the horizontal window creating opportunities to display flowing vein patterns. Each granite installation offers unique visual character based on the specific slab's pattern and coloration. Quartz delivers consistent appearance and engineered strength, performing reliably in this larger-format application with horizontal void. Marble offers classic elegance with distinctive veining, though the combination of 72-inch width and 36-inch wide horizontal opening makes 3cm thickness absolutely essential for this material's softer characteristics. Quartzite combines marble's aesthetic appeal with superior structural properties approaching granite's durability, making it well-suited for challenging wide panels with large openings. For this 72-inch width with a 36-inch wide horizontal window cutout, 3cm thickness is strongly recommended for all materials. The horizontal orientation of the window creates more stress in specific directions compared to square or vertical openings, making the additional rigidity of 3cm material crucial for preventing flex during handling, fabrication, transportation, and installation. While 2cm material might technically accommodate this design, it carries substantially higher risk of stress-related cracking and requires exceptional care throughout all fabrication and installation stages. When selecting stone, carefully evaluate how the horizontal window opening will interact with the material's veining or pattern across the 72-inch width—position the template to showcase attractive vein flow while avoiding placement of major veins or natural fissures adjacent to the long horizontal edges of the cutout where they might compromise structural integrity.
Where to Buy
This specialized DXF template is available for immediate digital download through Slabwise, providing professional stone fabrication shops with instant access to production-ready CAD files optimized for extended-width backsplash installations with horizontal window configurations. Purchase includes unlimited usage rights for your fabrication business, allowing you to produce multiple installations without recurring licensing fees. The template file imports seamlessly into all major CAM software platforms including AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Alphacam, Moraware, and standard DXF-compatible systems used throughout the stone fabrication industry. Digital delivery ensures you can download the file and begin fabrication planning within minutes of purchase. Given the structural and workflow considerations of this wide panel with a substantial horizontal cutout, fabricators may benefit from technical consultation services available through the Slabwise fabricator resources portal, where experienced stone fabrication professionals provide guidance on material selection, thickness requirements, CNC programming strategies, installation best practices, and workflow optimization for challenging larger-format installations with complex cutout configurations.