Templating Services

Sprague Woodworking offers professional templating services for customers within a 120-mile radius of our shop. Templating appointments are scheduled after your order is placed, typically about four weeks before your countertop’s delivery date. Delivery dates may vary depending on current workload, but our standard lead time for projects requiring templating is approximately 6–8 weeks.

Important: All cabinetry must be fully installed before templating. If your countertop includes a sink, it must be on-site during the templating appointment, as we use the actual sink as a router guide to cut the sink opening. For farmhouse or apron-front sinks, the sink must be installed in the cabinetry before we can template.

Call our shop to discuss your project in detail and ensure a smooth templating process.

Installation Options

Sprague Woodworking offers delivery and installation services for an additional charge. For installation, all cabinetry and supporting work (brackets, blocking, etc.) must be fully installed and in place prior to the appointment. Any existing countertops must be removed beforehand, as we do not provide countertop removal services.

If you choose to install your countertop yourself, you are welcome to do so; however, our warranty only covers tops that are installed correctly. We recommend securing your countertop with wood screws through oversized holes, penetrating at least half the thickness of the top. Because wood naturally expands and contracts with changes in temperature and humidity, screws should include washers and be centered in oversized holes to allow movement. Do not use glue or adhesives, as this prevents the wood from moving and can cause cracking or warping, which will void your warranty.

Wood countertops should be sealed on all edges, as well as the top and bottom surfaces, to protect against warping and cracking over time. Any faucet holes drilled on-site or wall scribes that remove the finish must be sealed prior to installation to maintain your warranty.

Wood surfaces are sensitive to prolonged heat exposure. Most modern appliances include insulating foil to protect your countertop. If you plan to use vintage appliances without built-in protection, it is not recommended to install your wood countertop directly over heat sources such as built-in ovens, dishwashers, or under-mount appliances. In these cases, a heavy-duty aluminum foil membrane must be attached to the underside of your countertop before installation to deflect heat.

If you have any questions about installing your countertop, please don’t hesitate to call our shop — we’re happy to guide you through the process.