Do it yourself counter top ideas?

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Ann|The Apple Street Cottage · Answer

Here's a link with ideas that include, paint, concrete, tile, and more:

https://www.bobvila.com/articles/diy-countertops/

GrandmasHouseDIY · Answer

Hi Chris, I've always loved the idea of DIY wood countertops: https://www.hometalk.com/diy/bathroom/countertops/bathroom-counter-redo-wood-budget-4252621

Kim |Exquisitely Unremarkable · Answer

We made our own wooden one and it's gorgeous and totally holds up. Here's our DIY...other than staining, we made it in a day. https://www.exquisitelyunremarkable.com/2019/07/how-to-build-a-wooden-countertop.html

Redcatcec · Answer

This might be of help to you:

https://www.wikihow.com/Make-a-DIY-Countertop#:~:text=1%20Remove%20your%20old%20countertop.%202%20Measure%20the,a%20very%20strong%20wood%20glue.%20More%20items...%20

K. Rupp · Answer

I used ENVIROTEX resin. Totally ok around food and they use it on bar tops. I primed and then painted my kitchen countertops with stone spray and made it look granite like. Then poured envirotex resin on top of it. You might want to make a frame for the sides of the countertop because the edges are tricky to get a smooth finish. But whatever you do, cover the lower cabinets with plastic because when it gets poured, it will drip down off the sides. For a few years after we did it, people thought it was granite. Use a blow torch to get all the bubbles out. Follow the envirotex directions on the box. It's a great product and our countertops have held up for years now. I think we used 5-6 boxes of envirotex for our countertops. Totalling around $300. hope this helps. It definitely has extended our old pink laminate countertops for another 5-6 years before we can afford real granite or quartz. Good Luck!