Measuring up:

• Apollo® Timber can expand as much as 1mm/mtr. Always allow a gap of at least 3 mm if for example, worktops are captive between walls
• Tolerance is ±2 mm
• Splashbacks and upstands over 100 mm high must have a minimum gap from the face to the rear of the hob - electric 50 mm, gas 150 mm
• Upstands should be fixed to the wall and NOT to the worktop
• Allow a 3 mm gap between the work surface and upstand, the only connection between upstand and worktops should be silicone sealant, allow the natural movement of your worktop
• Allow a minimum 50 mm from the cut-out to the front edge
• Wherever possible, joints in worktops should fall on a carcass end panel, giving added support to a joint
• Joints should be a minimum of 100 mm from the sink or 120 mm from a hob cut-out
• Allow a minimum of 120 mm between heated cut-outs
• Stainless steel sink cut outs to manufacturer’s recommendations
• Standard overhang is 35 mm from the carcass front, (not the door)
• Overhangs in excess of 300 mm should be supported and the worktop should be supported every 600 mm

Do not allow liquids to remain on the worktop for any period of time - oil is water resistant and not waterproof

Always use pan stands or hot rods to protect the worktop from rough, hot, wet or dirty pots and pans

Always use cutting boards; do not cut directly onto the work surface