Build Your Own Wood Countertop

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

Build your own wood countertop.

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. Create your very own diy wood countertop and even add a little faux aging if you like.

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. It s so much easier than you thought. How to make a diy wood countertop and how i gave it a tiny bit of aging too. 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.

I m back today to share another tutorial for the recently completed coastal farmhouse laundry. Cut wood in desired lengths or if you ve bought them at a store have them cut for you. Then diy your own. The only screw that doesn t need to travel is the one placed closest to the wall.

Next line up your blade just outside the mark so once it s cut you will have the correct size. We built our laundry room countertop in an afternoon and stained and sealed it over the next few afternoons. How to make wood countertops. Build your own wood countertop.

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

Be sure to fasten the counter in several spots.