How to measure your countertop
Choose one reference side for the entire piece. All dimensions are in inches.
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1. Face the FRONT of the cabinet. Choose LEFT or RIGHT.
Usually choose the side against a wall. Use that SAME finished edge for the full length, every sink centerline, and every faucet centerline. Do not mix sides or measure one sink from another sink. The online form allows only one side for the entire piece.
Left-wall example — top view, not to scale
2. Measure the finished length and depth.
Use a tape measure and record to the nearest 1/8 inch. Measure twice. Allow approximately 1.5 inches of overhang beyond the cabinet at the non-wall end. Include that in the finished length; do not add it twice when measuring an existing top. A right-wall layout works the same way, starting at the right.
Depth runs from the back edge to the front edge, not up the backsplash. Note hidden back edges, tight wall openings, uneven walls, or unusual shapes. Confirm the proposed overhang fits your cabinets and space.
3. Measure to the center of each sink and faucet.
Center the faucet behind the middle of its sink: use the SAME centerline measurement for both. For two sinks, do this separately for each sink using your selected edge. For a multi-hole faucet, measure to the faucet/spout center, not the first hole. If you change the selected side online, re-enter all centerlines from that side.
These are separate examples. Choose ONE method for your piece — never combine them.
Left-side example
Sink = 30 in; faucet = 30 in from the LEFT finished edge.
Right-side example
Sink = 30 in; faucet = 30 in from the RIGHT finished edge.
Faucet holes
Choose 0–4 faucet holes per sink. All faucet holes are 1 3/8 inches in diameter. Choose 0 to tell us NOT to drill; leave that faucet centerline blank. Put accessory holes in your notes. Send sink and faucet specifications so we can confirm hole spacing and front-to-back placement.
Record your measurements
One worksheet per straight piece. Circle only ONE measurement side on your printed worksheet.
Name: ____________________ Phone: ____________________
Piece / room: ____________________ Date: ____________________
MEASURE THIS ENTIRE PIECE FROM (circle one): LEFT / RIGHT
Face the front of the cabinet. Full length, sink centers, and faucet centers must all use this same side. Dual-side measurements are not accepted.
Blank size (circle): 51 × 25.5 in / 110 × 25.5 in
Color: ____________________
Use (circle): Kitchen / laundry: 25.5 in deep / Vanity: 22.5 in deep
Finished length: __________ in Finished depth: __________ in
Length includes approx. 1.5 in overhang at the non-wall end, if applicable.
| From your ONE chosen side | Sink 1 | Sink 2 (if used) |
|---|---|---|
| Sink model / cutout type | ||
| Sink centerline (inches) | ||
| Faucet model | ||
| Faucet holes (0, 1, 2, 3, or 4) | ||
| Faucet centerline (inches) |
Choose one: I MEASURE (no fee) / GUARANTEED MEASUREMENTS — $150
For professional templating, your entered measurements are preliminary. Fabrication uses the professionally taken measurements.
Address / accessory holes / notes: ______________________________
Finished length cannot exceed the blank. Vanity depth reduction is free. A 4-inch backsplash is included at the back, left, and right. Vessel sink cutout: $25 plus sink price.
Send this worksheet, a labeled sketch, and photos of the top, cabinets, walls, and obstructions.
Price your blank