Will a countertop fit your cabinets?
A countertop fits your cabinets when its length and depth match the cabinet run, including any front overhang, and any sink cutout lines up with the sink base cabinet underneath it. Measure the full run before choosing a top and mark the sink cutout's location.
Checking edges, corners and cutouts
| Material |
What to check at pickup |
| Laminate |
Lifting edges, chips at seams and corners |
| Solid surface |
Cracks near a sink or cooktop cutout |
| Quartz |
Chips on the front edge, cracks near cutouts |
| Natural stone |
Hairline cracks near cutouts, pitting on the surface |
| Butcher block |
Splits along the grain, warping at the ends |
A dull patch on an otherwise glossy laminate, or a haze across a section of quartz, is worth checking under bright light before you commit to a specific piece at pickup. Butcher block especially needs a look at both faces.
Getting a countertop home
Getting a countertop home safely needs a plan for the carry and the vehicle. Check its length and weight against your vehicle's trunk or bed opening before lifting it.
A heavy top needs the pickup planning guide for the vehicle, people and gear it takes to move, and the inspection guide for what to check on a countertop before you take it home.
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Frequently asked questions
Can a liquidation countertop be cut to fit?
Ask a fabricator or installer to assess a specific piece and quote whether it can be cut to fit before you buy it. Bring the run's exact length and depth, any overhang and where the sink cutout should fall when you ask.
Will a countertop with a sink cutout fit my sink base?
A countertop with a sink cutout fits a sink base cabinet only when the cutout's position and size match the sink you plan to install and the cabinet underneath it. Measure the sink base's width and the planned sink's footprint against the cutout before buying.
Are countertops sold with a backsplash?
Check the product listing or the carton for whether a specific countertop ships with an attached backsplash or as a flat top with no backsplash piece. Check the product photos and description for the backsplash detail before assuming one is included with the top you are considering.
What should I measure before buying a countertop?
Measure the cabinet run's length and depth, including any overhang past the cabinet face, and note where a sink cutout would fall against the sink base cabinet below it. If the run has corners, measure each section separately and note each corner's angle.