Build Your Own Wood Countertop

Then diy your own.

Build your own wood countertop.

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. 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. Creating a countertop requires some basic home improvement skills such as accurate measuring sawing gluing and sanding. Create your very own diy wood countertop and even add a little faux aging if you like.

Start by measuring your wood. 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. How to make a diy wood countertop and how i gave it a tiny bit of aging too. You can visit a hardware store and make it yourself.

Next line up your blade just outside the mark so once it s cut you will have the correct size. 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. Cut wood in desired lengths or if you ve bought them at a store have them cut for you. And it still looks brand new a year later.

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. However you do not need to invest a large amount of money to create a beautiful look.

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. Love the look of butcher block but not the price tag. We built our laundry room countertop in an afternoon and stained and sealed it over the next few afternoons. Be sure to fasten the counter in several spots.

It s so much easier than you thought.