Building Wood Countertops

2 sheets of plywood for the top layer of the countertops we used birch.

Building wood countertops.

However any hardwood such as walnut mahogany teak oak or cherry for example would make a beautiful counter. These faux reclaimed wood countertops take new wood and make it look old with a few surprising aging techniques that you won t want to miss. I m back today to share another tutorial for the recently completed coastal farmhouse laundry. 2 sheets of plywood for the bottom layer of the countertops.

Depending on your budget for building the counter choose a hardwood such as maple or oak. This video will show you how to build a countertop. In my opinion that is a good price for a budget friendly countertop solution. The result is a unique countertop that looks right at home in a farmhouse style kitchen.

These woods are durable and last long after finishing which are important qualities for your wooden countertops. How to build solid wood countertops. You will need to purchase wood slabs that are able to be cut to the proper size or those that will require the minimal amount of seams possible. It surprisingly affordable too the whole project cost less than 400.

I decided to use white oak a hardwood that will stand up to daily activities. How to make a diy wood countertop and how i gave it a tiny bit of aging too. The finished counter should be about 1 1 2 thick and no less than 1 1 4 which means it s best to start with 8 4 stock. I had some beautiful rough sawn maple on hand so that s what i decided to use.

Some serious wood as with any project the first step is to choose your wood. Circular saw with guide track. It s so much easier than you thought. It s not a difficult process check it out.

Will be necessary to cut around any curves in your countertop template not all countertops will have curves. Preparing the wood first of all pick your wood. Create your very own diy wood countertop and even add a little faux aging if you like. Cheap brush for applying the contact cement.