As I said before, I used this kit in mylaundry room, but you can do painted kitchen countertops as well. You’ll just need to make sure they are sealed well with the epoxy sealer that comes with the kit. I chose to use a different sealer than the epoxy that came with the kit, be...
Making the actual countertop is simple, you just install the wood the same way you would on the floor. Start by making the first plank flush with the edge of the plywood, that way you can add the front piece later and make the countertop look like a solid hunk of wood. To install th...
I should first start by explaining why we chose to make it instead of installing real butcher block. Our kitchen island is 3′ wide by 7′ long. As we looked into different options, most prefab butcher block countertops only came in 6′ lengths. And finding one wide enough so that we w...
Next I just cut the length 30" (I don't have to worry which edge I mitre since the wood is the same on both sides) Step 2: Attaching the 4" Backsplash Wood to the Counter and Wall first I need to remove this plastic border that was originally finishing off the counter to the wall...
or floors. this will help you avoid clashing the bar stool colors with the floors, keeping the space coordinated. shop wood bar stools 7. pull colors from the countertop look to the color of your countertops for another way to coordinate bar stools to your kitchen. whether y...
Learn how to clean your countertops to make them shine only using natural cleaning products. Your countertops will be looking better than ever!
These attractive hardwood surfaces are durable, versatile and—as you'll see—easy to make. Butcher blocks are most commonly used for active work surfaces such as kitchen countertops, chopping blocks, and workbenches. The warm, handcrafted look of butcher blocks also makes them a popular choice ...
The first step to putting in new countertops is to remove the old ones. Remove any old trim, backsplashes, the sink, and old countertops. However, leave the wood underlay beneath the countertops. It will serve as the support for the new countertops and make them thicker as well. ...
Want the look of beautiful vintage art without the price tag? Try this little trick to make an art print look like a painting! If lighting is the jewelry of any room, art is the facial expression. The smile, the smirk, the encouragement, or the wink. But if beautiful art isn’t in...
Sealing: Oiling butcher-block countertops with mineral oil is an excellent way to finish the wood and prevent it from drying, while adding sheen to the surface. If your butcher-block countertop is oiled, it should not be sealed. If the countertop is not oiled, it can be sealed with poly...