Build Your Own Wood Countertop

Then diy your own.

Build your own wood countertop.

How to make a diy wood countertop and how i gave it a tiny bit of aging too. How to make wood countertops. It s so much easier than you thought. Creating a countertop requires some basic home improvement skills such as accurate measuring sawing gluing and sanding.

Start by measuring your wood. You can visit a hardware store and make it yourself. Love the look of butcher block but not the price tag. Cut wood in desired lengths or if you ve bought them at a store have them cut for you.

I m going to take you through the process i used of making this gorgeous looking maple counter and i started with rough sawn lumber. Mark it where you want to cut and pay attention to the wood so you are cutting from the back side meaning the part you want facing down. For a 1 1 2 thick countertop the wood screws should be long enough to go through the cabinet supports and into the counter at least 3 4. Build your own wood countertop.

Wood countertops can add a classic finish to any type of kitchen décor. Make sure to wipe away any traces of glue while it s wet or the stain won t take in those places. I m back today to share another tutorial for the recently completed coastal farmhouse laundry. We built our laundry room countertop in an afternoon and stained and sealed it over the next few afternoons.

Making a wooden countertop can really be a cool project and so practical no matter whether you need a counter for your kitchen bathroom dresser or maybe built in cabinet like i m doing. Apply wood glue lightly to one tongue at a time setting each into a corresponding groove until all the pieces have been used and your desired width is reached. However you do not need to invest a large amount of money to create a beautiful look. Be sure to fasten the counter in several spots.

And it still looks brand new a year later.