14K Views
Just How Well Do DIY Counter Tops Hold Up?
by
Abby Feistel
(IC: blogger)
I get asked this question a lot. People like the idea of an inexpensive solution for new counter tops....but it's also kind of scary to venture outside the realm of regular store bought ones. Ten months after installing our wood counter tops I'm revisiting just how well they've held up for me.
Enjoyed the project?
Want more details about this and other DIY projects? Check out my blog post!
Published January 8th, 2014 8:56 AM
Comments
Join the conversation
2 of 11 comments
-
Dianne on Nov 15, 2016On my kitchen countertop, can I replace just the colored top? I have some additional piece I found in my garage. I took off 3 inched next to the new range. I now believe I can add the 3 inches of wood with support underneath, how can I seamlessly put my scrap on. Should it be a straight 3 inches or should I go back to the first right angle so it has 10 inches . Would that be less noticeable? Will a heat gun soften the glue underneath? I don't want to use paint.
-
-
Dianne on Nov 15, 2016I am refinishing my kitchen and took off all pecan stain and left them blonde. I like it. I raised my cabinets 3 inches to line up with the top cabinet over my refrigerator. I also put them out 2 inches more to accommodate the newer turntables they now have. I used grey with blue tone in the kitchen, dining, and living and hallways. I did consider that I color so I am using the tip.
-
Frequently asked questions
Have a question about this project?
Hey there, how thick is the wood used for your project? And what did you use to get the wood to be permanently placed down as the counter top?
What brand and color of stain did you use??