How To Build A Butcher Block Countertop

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.

How to build a butcher block countertop. Cutting the top to length. Build your own butcher block counter top with this step by step tutorial with tons of pictures to help you through the process. Plane for consistent thickness. Diy butcher block countertop step 1.

Glue and clamp the oak boards to the plywood. 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. Glue up in sections. Once we had the length to size we hauled this bad boy into the bathroom for a test fit.

So this is how you make and install your own diy butcher block countertops. Butcher block countertops are an inexpensive and relatively simple diy solution for those of you that are tackling kitchen updates like we are. Once it cures moisture is not able to penetrate the surface. Cutting the wood into strips.

Do it yourself butcher block kitchen countertop measure and cut butcher block. 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. Flush on the top. Then nail or screw the boards together from the underside with the 1 1 4 nails or screws for fewer visible holes.

Making an l shaped peninsula or an island. You might have to do your butcher block in two sections which is not a big deal and will require you to glue and clamp the two pieces together after having them planed. Cut a hole for the sink. Rout edges optional countertop edges may be left straight or routed for a high end.

A penetrating sealer soaks into a substrate such as wood concrete or stone and it seals the pores from the inside. Butcher block countertop walnut and maple long grain. Glue the three sections together. There are a variety of options for permanently sealing and waterproofing butcher block wood countertops commonly used in kitchens.

Hopefully this will bring new life to your kitchen without breaking the bank. Measure sections of kitchen countertop using a tape measure. In this van guide how to video i show you the process of how i build my butcher block tops i use in a lot of my custom van conversions. The steps in creating the top are fairly easy but the project does require some special tools especially for the larger size tops.

Choosing butcher block we chose to install butcher block countertops because we love how they look we love that they are simple for a diy er to install and that their price tag is very reasonable.