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.

Wood countertops can add a classic finish to any type of kitchen décor. Start by measuring your wood. 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. You can visit a hardware store and make it yourself.

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. Create your very own diy wood countertop and even add a little faux aging if you like. I m back today to share another tutorial for the recently completed coastal farmhouse laundry. Then diy your own.

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. 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. How to make wood countertops.

Creating a countertop requires some basic home improvement skills such as accurate measuring sawing gluing and sanding. 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. 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. And it still looks brand new a year later. However you do not need to invest a large amount of money to create a beautiful look. Next line up your blade just outside the mark so once it s cut you will have the correct size.

Make sure to wipe away any traces of glue while it s wet or the stain won t take in those places.