How To Build Butcher Block Counter

Rout edges optional countertop edges may be left straight or routed for a high end.

How to build butcher block counter. Cutting the top to length. Cut a hole for the sink. Butcher block countertops are functional and easy to care for. If at any time your countertops begin to look or feel brittle and dry don t be afraid to add more mineral oil to them.

Placing the studs side by side. So this is how you make and install your own diy butcher block countertops. The simplest method which we did lines up the countertop in an l shape rather than using an angled corner much more difficult. Cutting the wood into strips.

Measure sections of kitchen countertop using a tape measure. They are so classic. Installing a butcher block countertop isn t difficult but does require a circular saw and jigsaw. Do it yourself butcher block kitchen countertop measure and cut butcher block.

Making an l shaped peninsula or an island. Start with the section joining the first or full length piece and apply a fairly heavy bead of glue to its back side and to the ends of each random length piece. Build your own butcher block counter top with this step by step tutorial with tons of pictures to help you through the process. I feel like it s a really solid diy.

I love butcher block counter tops. Position the pieces in place and then continue with each length until you have glue applied to the entire section including the last full length piece. Hopefully this will bring new life to your kitchen without breaking the bank. And they get expensive if you order it.

It really puts our faux butcher block laminate veneer counters from the 1980 s in our kitchen to shame. I mean you can t really diy granite counters but butcher block is completely doable. Glue the three sections together. Glue up in sections.

For a worktop bench a hobby room or anywhere in your home or garage you can build a butcher block counter that s nearly indestructible using two by four studs.