Build Your Own Wood Countertop

How to make a diy wood countertop and how i gave it a tiny bit of aging too.

Build your own wood countertop.

Then diy your own. Creating a countertop requires some basic home improvement skills such as accurate measuring sawing gluing and sanding. However you do not need to invest a large amount of money to create a beautiful look. 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.

The only screw that doesn t need to travel is the one placed closest to the wall. It s so much easier than you thought. Be sure to fasten the counter in several spots. 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.

Wood countertops can add a classic finish to any type of kitchen décor. Build your own wood countertop. Start by measuring your wood. 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.

Next line up your blade just outside the mark so once it s cut you will have the correct size. 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. Create your very own diy wood countertop and even add a little faux aging if you like. How to make wood countertops.

I m back today to share another tutorial for the recently completed coastal farmhouse laundry. Make sure to wipe away any traces of glue while it s wet or the stain won t take in those places. We built our laundry room countertop in an afternoon and stained and sealed it over the next few afternoons. You can visit a hardware store and make it yourself.

Love the look of butcher block but not the price tag.