How To Make A Wood Kitchen Countertop
I am so proud that i actually made this literally from shop bought chunky wood studs.
How to make a wood kitchen countertop. Building a kitchen counter top is a very rewarding and relatively easy to do project. Work slowly and carefully to ensure that you do not wreck the cabinetry. We actually considered doing this a few years ago in the the kitchen.
First to all the pieces to the same level and then to remove any scratches. This counter required a lot of sanding. This maple was pretty hard wood and it took a lot of sanding to remove the fine marks and scratches.
I used sapele wood for this project because its very dense and a great alternative to mahogany. There were a couple of small cracks in the wood so i decided to fill it with epoxy. Remove your old countertop.
How to build kitchen cabinets install drawer. This is a comprehensive video on how to make your own drop dead gorgeous kitchen worktop. If your countertop is located in a kitchen bathroom or utility area you must ensure that you cannot have water leakage.
Just keep in mind something like pine is a softer wood so wont hold up as well. I know many who have. Take a look.
How to make a beautiful wooden countertop jon peters longview woodworking.