Diy Butcher Block Countertop Video

Cutting butcher block without a table saw can be pretty nerve racking.

Diy butcher block countertop video.

We also looked into ikea butcher block counters but when we thought of the wide plank style we came up with the idea of making them ourselves. 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. It is a great product for use in areas that need protection from water. Currently building a house and thinking it would be fun to build my own butcher block countertops.

You only get one shot. But here are a few tricks to get it right the first time. And on a budget. Always liked purple heart toying with the idea of using some 1 8 strips at random with maple just to add a bit of color and contrast.

This video is sponsored by woodcraft. However all opinions and advice are 100 my own. Butcher block is merely slices of wood glued together into inches thick slabs a particularly sturdy and stable work surface in a kitchen. Unlike stone or solid surface butcher block can be fabricated in a basement or garage workshop making it the perfect diy project to totally transform your kitchen on a budget.

We spent around 500 00 on our counters and compared to spending 4000 00 at home depot or lowe s i d say that s a steal. Measure and cut butcher block to size. In regards to the cut up pieces and not full length lumber it was the look the client was going for. Nice job and great information.

Follow me on social media. Butcher block countertop overview illustration by gregory nemec. Also i am curious to know if you had to move the cabinet a half in or so away from the wall where the door is located in order for the left most cabinet door to open completely. Swap dated laminate for a classic butcher block countertop.

Measure the width of one section of countertop at a time. The steps in creating the top are fairly easy but the project does require some special tools especially for the larger size tops. A great product for finishing butcher block counter tops is waterlox tung oil.