Make Your Own Wood Countertops

Make Your Own Wood Countertops. DIY White Concrete Countertops by Chris Loves Julia DIY Wood Countertop by A House We Built Routered Wood Ebony Countertops by Lemon Thistle DIY Concrete Countertops by Run to Radiance Faux Marble Countertop by Anikas DIY Life How to DIY Laminate by The Craft Patch DIY Faux Granite Countertops by Love Renovations Build Your Own Butcher Block. Start in the middle and work to one side then do the other side.

They are also easier to cut and work with. But the downside to softer woods is that they will easily dent. You want the blade edge to hit on the outside of the line not the line itself.

Remember you can vary width lengths and wood species to create some pretty amazing patterns or go traditional if you like.

I decided to use white oak a hardwood that will stand up to daily activities. Mark it where you want to cut and pay attention to the wood so you are cutting from the back side meaning the part you want facing down. Start by measuring your wood. The finished counter should be about 1-12 thick and no less than 1-14 which means its best to start with 84 stock.