How To Make A Butcher Block Countertop Out Of 2x6
I left the ends of the table top long throughout the build.
How to make a butcher block countertop out of 2x6. I m back today to share another tutorial for the recently completed coastal farmhouse laundry. I love the section of butcher block i have in my apartment kitchen and given that the rest of the room is mainly black and white i worried that the concrete would end up making things feel too cold and flat the kitchen really needs some wood color and texture to bring it to life and inject some warmth. I came back with a circular saw with a long straight edge clamped to the surface to cut off the ends. As promised today i m going to show you how i built the butcher block table top for it.
Now what we did to make the boards appear thick like butcher block is to attach the 3 4 trim to the front of the counter tops. When i say buy one i mean my mom. She purchased all of the materials. Tip try to match up the wood grain as much as possible with the oak boards and the 3 4 trim.
Dents writing marks etc. Flush on the top. These countertops are super cheap easy to make and just require a little time and patience. Butcher block is typically made from hard woods such as maple or cherry.
Earlier this week i shared how i built this kitchen island for my mom. On the sides we doubled up the oak where the plywood ends underneath. You can make up your own butcher block countertop or the same technique can be used to create cutting boards or a top for a roll around cart. A 200k plus home and land complete renovation project.
Create your very own diy wood countertop and even add a little faux aging if you like. Then to prepare the top for stain i sanded the entire surface started at 60 grit and then moving to 120 150 and finally 220. Depending upon the finish applied these dents can then lead to further deterioration of the surface and failure of the finish in and around these blemishes. I went back and forth fretting over whether to build a butcher block table top or to buy one.
The steps in creating the top are fairly easy but the project does require some special tools especially for the larger size tops. It s so much easier than you thought. Step by step do it yourself home renovation and. Diy wood plank countertops.