Attach Countertop To Half Wall

Screw the countertop to the cabinet sides using 1 1 2 in.

Attach countertop to half wall.

Seal any gap between the backsplash and the wall or along the edges and the wall with a clear silicone acrylic caulk. Attach three 1 inch by 4 inch wood boards to the wall brace board to hold the countertop. Slide the end of the countertop over the horizontal stud. Push the strip back tight against the wall using the combination square to verify the overhang depth.

Make a mark 3 feet from the corner on one wall and 4 feet from the corner on the other wall. Using a utility knife cut the cardboard along the scribe line. If the holes are not completely lining up or you want a more secure install use wall anchors to attach the vanity to the wall. Steel angles with 5 8 in.

Reinstall the cabinet doors put the drawers back in place and go have a beer. When you measure for your countertop be sure to include the counter overhang which is usually between 3 4 1 inch in front and on open ends. Retape the strip in place. Be sure to place pressure sticks along the back corners where the corner blocks are located to get the countertop down tight.

Cut the boards 2 inches shorter than the depth of the countertop with a circular or table saw. Check the level again before trimming the shims with a utility knife. Attach the countertops to the cabinets. If you attach a countertop to the wall with absolutely no cabinets whatsoever then use the same bracing techniques on both sides.

The fascia laminates and backsplash can now be added. For a tight fit screw the angles to the cabinet first and then draw the top down to meet the steel angle with the second screw. If you re working with bare plywood or particleboard place nails vertically down through the top of the countertop spaced about 4 inches.