Benefits butcher block countertops add rustic charm to your kitchen and feature plenty of advantages.
Wood slab bathroom counter.
November 20 2016 at 12 38 pm.
You ll save thousands of dollars building this counters yourself since buying pre made wooden counters can be pricy.
Wood countertops can also be very budget friendly addition depending on what type of wood you choose to use.
For this project we used two boards 8 in wide x 8 ft and one 10 in x 8 ft board.
While our wood is from the pacific northwest we also source material locally.
Flip the wood over and begin the sanding process.
I actually plan to use a wood countertop when i redo our bathroom and i ve head about waterlox but never used it so i m glad to hear it s a great product.
It s long but it s worth it.
Measure out the length that you need and cut the wood now.
Finishing the wood countertop.
Most of the plans below use either butcher block or pine boards to create unique counters that will add so much character to your space.
What a great feeling to create such a beautiful piece all on your own.
Thanks so much jenny.
The birch is a slow growth closed grain hardwood harvested from sustainable forests.
Northern european birch is one of the most popular countertops throughout the world.
But bamboo birch butcher block care countertop green maple oak reclaimed wood recyclable teak wood countertop.
Try to find the straightest boards you can and no not all boards available are straight.
A wood countertop adds warmth and texture to a bathroom but the nature of the bathroom environment with frequent changes in humidity and temperature can wreak havoc with wood.
After all bathroom counters aren t at the top of anyone s priority list and wood certainly isn t most people s go to material.
We like to wait to cut the wood until it s one piece because it results in a much straighter cut.
Our previous countertop was 83 5 inches long by 22 inches wide so we needed to replicate that.
Think about it wood is one of the most classic materials and it s extremely versatile.
Now the wood is one large slab.
Diy wooden countertop for your bathroom.
They re also perfect for dining areas or focal points like kitchen islands or desks.
We specialize in natural wood countertops built from ethically sourced live edge wood slabs.
We started by buying our boards.
We also harvest our live edge wood slabs from dead standing trees and root systems left on the forest floor.
Butcher block countertops bring inviting warmth to any kitchen.
We offer maple black walnut redwood elm claro walnut western juniper and other incidental trees.
Scratches and nicks are easy to sand out.
I love the way it turned out.
Wood offers a natural beauty that will enhance the appearance of any kitchen or bathroom.