If you are going to have a natural stone worktop in your new kitchen, we will arrange for a technician to create a laser measured digital template of your kitchen. This ensures that when your kitchen worktop arrives, it fits exactly into place without the need for any further alterations. 

What is Laser Templating?

Just like with everything else, preparation is critical when it comes to installing a countertop. That’s where templating comes in. Templating is the process of creating a template that will allow a fabricator to know the exact measurements of a new countertop.

Originally, countertop templating was the manual designing and building of a physical model to scale using cheaper materials before the installation of the countertop.

In the 1990s, the introduction of laser templating changed everything. Human error is no longer part of the equation, as advanced laser technology helps make templates with precise measurements.

The Difference Between Traditional and Laser Measurements

The difference is simple – laser measurements are more accurate. While the old way of measuring doesn’t account for human error, laser measuring eliminates it. There may not be a huge discrepancy when it comes to measuring a perfectly square island, but when there are rounded. However wavy edges with abnormal angles to consider, laser measurements are a huge advantage.

What do “perfect measurements” look like? When it comes to creating the tightest, most quality fit, the measurements have to be exact, down to the fraction of an inch. And while manual measurements can come close to accurate, they won’t be nearly as precise as laser measurements.

Benefits of Laser Measurements

Capturing the data and measurements of a countertop with a laser has huge advantages. Granite, quartz, and porcelain countertops are durable and beautiful, but it’s pivotal to make sure the cut is accurate the first time. It is challenging to adjust a cut if it’s not done precisely the first time.

• Removes guesswork – You’re in control. While the laser sends information to the computer, the technician can add additional information. This information includes specifics about backsplashes, specialty cuts, or cutouts for sinks and faucets.
• Fast and efficient – While manually designing and building a template could take a significant amount of time, laser templating is far more efficient, taking less time to complete.
• Improves accuracy of cutting – Precise measurements mean precise cutting. Laser measuring precisely captures the specific shape of the countertop, accounting for any waviness or bows in the walls, which ensures a perfect fit.