I need a counter top for my kitchen
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Chris aka monkey on Mar 30, 2014if you go to the search bar and type in diy wood counter tops you will get a gazillion ideas xxHelpful Reply
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Mona Preis on Mar 31, 2014Try tile, I would pick a glass tile. It's very easy to install.Helpful Reply
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Therese C on Mar 31, 2014I so wish I lived closer to you! This is just the type of project that I love to dive into!! But, alas, I am up here in Iowa, so all I can give is my opinion. I would lift off the old counter top, leaving the original framing. Then using the 2x8's you already have,and a good level, build your new counter top by running length wise with the boards (end to end and staggered). Leave about a 1 1/2" overhang at the open end of counter. Do not forget to add a finishing board under the end boards. A good trick to fill the cracks between the boards after they are laid, is too run a sander (the kind with a bag on it) over the boards. Then dump the contents of the bag into a larger old bowl, and mix with polyurthane (making kind of a thin paste) and brush onto the cracks of the boards. Once you have polyed the counters with finish coats, the poly/sand dust mix will blend perfect. The reason you use this mix is to make sure that the color used to fill wood matches the original wood perfectly, and with this mix, it will. Good luck and post pictures!Helpful Reply
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SK on Elderberry on Mar 31, 2014Fill with wood putty. After this hardens, sand. Then I would paint and varnish three coats sanding between each coat. This shouldn't cost you no more that $20-30 dollars. Have fun. skHelpful Reply
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Trey LaParque on Mar 31, 2014we did ours w/ the 18" porc floor tiles, found them at habitat for humaity re-store for $18/box of 12 ** Re-store is excellent place to go if you have one near, a little drive could be worth it depending on size of remodel shopping list**Helpful Reply
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Wendy on Mar 31, 2014Here's a link to the perfect solution! Faux butcher block counters....can't wait to try it myself! http://loraine-breakfastfordinner.blogspot.com/2011/09/faux-butcher-block-conter-top-tutorial.htmlHelpful Reply
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Adrianne C on Apr 01, 2014Mindful of splinters... I've gotten them under my nails with a wood counter.Helpful Reply
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Retro Steam Works on Apr 01, 2014Natural wood is always nice, you can give it an antique look either by distressing it or a nice stain.Helpful Reply
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