I need a counter top for my kitchen
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Ursula R
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I have 2x8 boards and need an inexpensive way to make a nice counter top
8 answers
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if you go to the search bar and type in diy wood counter tops you will get a gazillion ideas xx
Chris aka monkey
on Mar 30, 2014
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Try tile, I would pick a glass tile. It's very easy to install.
Mona Preis
on Mar 31, 2014
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I 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!
Therese C
on Mar 31, 2014
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Fill 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. sk
SK on Elderberry
on Mar 31, 2014
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we 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**
Trey LaParque
on Mar 31, 2014
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Here'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.html
Wendy
on Mar 31, 2014
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Mindful of splinters... I've gotten them under my nails with a wood counter.
Adrianne C
on Apr 01, 2014
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Natural wood is always nice, you can give it an antique look either by distressing it or a nice stain.
Retro Steam Works
on Apr 01, 2014
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