Build Your Own Wood Countertop

It s so much easier than you thought.

Build your own wood countertop.

The only screw that doesn t need to travel is the one placed closest to the wall. 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. 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. Build your own wood countertop.

Start by measuring your wood. Make sure to wipe away any traces of glue while it s wet or the stain won t take in those places. Creating a countertop requires some basic home improvement skills such as accurate measuring sawing gluing and sanding. 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.

Next line up your blade just outside the mark so once it s cut you will have the correct size. 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. And it still looks brand new a year later. Create your very own diy wood countertop and even add a little faux aging if you like.

How to make wood countertops. Cut wood in desired lengths or if you ve bought them at a store have them cut for you. Then diy your own. Love the look of butcher block but not the price tag.

How to make a diy wood countertop and how i gave it a tiny bit of aging too. 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. Be sure to fasten the counter in several spots.

We built our laundry room countertop in an afternoon and stained and sealed it over the next few afternoons.