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diy-2x6-wood-countertops-inc Big hugs from NYC! Pretty sure HD carries something like that. You can see the aging just a bit in this photo. And really do warm up the kitchen. Curious to hear what your internal dialogue was on this one.

It's not a surprise that wood countertops have become so popular. The look of a wooden surface adds warmth and interest to your space and gives you a look that can look anywhere from modern to rustic depending on how you decide to finish them. Wood countertops can also be very budget-friendly addition depending on what type of wood you choose to use. Most of the plans below use either butcher block or pine boards to create unique counters that will add so much character to your space.

You'll save thousands of dollars building this counters yourself, since buying pre-made wooden counters can be pricy. Yellow Brick Home. Inspired by the results they got by installing butcher block in their laundry room, this couple decided to tackle the bigger project of installing wood countertops in their kitchen. They take you through the process of measuring, cutting, installing, and conditioning the counters to get a beautiful result.

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.

The result is a unique countertop that looks right at home in a Farmhouse style kitchen. Faux Reclaimed Wood Countertops from Remodelaholic. A Beautiful Mess. Instead of sticking to just the kitchen island , this wood countertop plan shows you how to put it all over the kitchen, including the tricky task of cutting the butcher block for an under-mount sink.

Also included are tips for prepping, sealing, and maintaining the wood counters so they look great for years. Designing Vibes. It's unbelievable that these wood countertops are so budget-friendly. The secret is that they're simply stained pine boards. Putting the counters in a small space like a butler's pantry is an affordable project that's also fairly simple. The outcome is modern and clean and you can find all the details on how to get the look over at Designing Vibes.

An Oregon Cottage. If you want to take an easier route than constructing wood counters, you'll want to check out this plan where they start with butcher block counters from IKEA. I am really loving he warmth of it. I love this!! I have been wanting a wood countertop in my kitchen. Now I know how to do it!! Thanks so much for sharing all your talent!!! Yay, thank you Lynn! Great job! Thanks Dawn!! Yep, you are right about that!

You could really use any wood you like. Hi Amanda, We just secured it from underneath with wood screws, through the base to the cabinet. Being careful to use screws long enough to secure but not go through the top. Great job : can I ask how much the project cost in total? Pretty simple project cost wise and labor wise. This is exactly what I have been trying to explain to my husband. Definitely trying the counter in our laundry room space. Aw yes! We had been thinking about adding a wood counter somewhere kitchen or laundry for several years.

And we love the look. Has anyone done this in Diy Wood Projects Beginners Inc the entire kitchen yet? Like under and around the sink area? I love the beetlekill pine form the mountains and would like to use it. Search around a bit on the Diy 2x6 Wood Countertops Light web and you should find a few! Hi Ariel, We just secured it from underneath with wood screws, through the base to the cabinet. I LOVE the counter! I need to replace my kitchen counter. In your opinion, do you think this would be a good choice?

We can D. Thanks so much! Thanks for fixing the problem with share-a-holic from a few months ago. I LOVE your ideas.!!!!!!!!!! Thanks Charlene! I know many who have! I know some seal with the marine finishes because they hold up to so much.

I used Gen Fin Gel top coat. Is the countertop food safe? I wonder about the stain and poly if the top is being used regularly for food prep. I personally would have no problem using this in a kitchen.

Hey Ashlie! You most certainly can though! Nice work! And if so did screwing it to the base cabinets take care of it? Hi Andy! Thank you! Planing the boards would help too. We were just very careful in our selection of boards from the store. This is so beautiful! I have seen this from kitchen in the s, and I want it so bad in my kitchen!

Thanks Maggie : We were originally going to do this in the kitchen. We did end up going in a different direction in there but absolutely LOVE it in our laundry! Did you put it on top of a layer of mdf or other similar flat surface?

My main concern is warping with the soft wood but maybe having them joined together solves that problem. Butcher block is ridiculously expensive for something you can diy much cheaper. We have had no issues so far! And I totally agree with you on how much cheaper it is to DIY it.

There are several ways you can hang it though. You Easy Diy Woodworking Projects Inc can use the loop hooks on each side of the back and put 2 screws in the wall for them to hang on. That would be pretty secure. Then attach the hooks and done! I bought some remnant pieces to practice.

I am going to try dowls instead of biscuits to bring them together. I love the look of your counters and we are hoping to recreate something similar this weekend. I have two problems, 1. We do not have a biscuit joiner but we were going to use pocket holes, do you think that would work as well? Thanks for sharing your work!

Hi Meghan! A table saw would probably be best…and easiest but you could use a circular saw with a guide to do the cutting down the sides, etc. You do want to make sure they are square so they line up together properly. And yes, you can use a pocket hole jig on the bottom side of the boards and screw each board into the next to secure them together. We love our countertop! Could you use stainable wood filler?

I imagine you could also use stainable wood filler. Of course, I do think having no gap would be the best look but I completely understand Diy Wooden Garden Furniture Inc not having the tools to do that. It should be fine especially if you use a darker stain. Hi Nancy great job on the countertops! Thank you so much, Linda! That sounds like the perfect partnership! Do send a photo, would love to see! Could I use this technique for an island? I feel like this is our cheapest diy option for our island top. Yes, absolutely!

You would need some bracing with that kind of overhang though as you mentioned. I love this look! My husband also built us hardwood flooring in our living room and it looks amazing. I love this so much! How has it held up over time? I would love information on your light fixture!! The fixture was the first thing that caught my attention..

It has held up great. It looks basically like it did when we first did it. And we are not super careful with it. That just adds more character though. Hi John!! No, we only have a 1 inch overhang. Hope that helps!

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