Asked on Mar 27, 2015
I have a butcher block, I want to turn it into a kitchen island.
by Evp1469597
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I would like to change the top and replace it with a wider one and add 2 stools. Is it doable?
butcher block table in need of.....
old butcher block
10 answers
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Can't see why you just couldn't add a larger piece right over the top as it looks super sturdy.
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Marion Nesbitt
on Mar 27, 2015
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There are a few posts on here about this project. I found one. Check out @ishouldbemoppinthefloor - her project was to widen her kitchen island. I haven't done this but it would seem that you may have to add legs on the extended side for support. Good luck and do update us with pics when you are done.
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Gail Salminen
on Mar 27, 2015
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Agree w Marion. I would just attach another on top, counter-sinking screws from top and inserting wood plugs before adding a food-grade finish.
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Colleen Mayes
on Mar 28, 2015
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I have no idea how much you want to enlarge the island. One could add a low bookcase along the back or a second cupboard . I would think of a marble/corian top, slightly larger than the base/s and even with one side extra wide for a breakfast bar. It really depends on what size one wants. I would probably paint the cabinet and other pieces.A pretty French blue or whatever one fancies.
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Ros
on Mar 28, 2015
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Cool piece and great idea! Be sure the added offset top weight won't pull the base unit over..you may need to add a support panel under the top extension perpendicular to the base unit as the extended top could make it too top heavy. Love to see it when your done!
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Moxie
on Mar 28, 2015
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I agree with Gail, you'll have to add legs (4) for support, and keep the original for storage. The extended side or sides will do well to put some tools beneath.
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Monica
on Mar 28, 2015
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If you are adding timber butcher top to what is already there, then I agree, beware of adding too much weight, especially as the casters look to be plastic. I would change the casters to something bigger and more industrial looking to take the weight. I would also bear in mind the overall height of the piece. If you add timber to the existing top it will raise the overall height (and so would larger sturdier casters). It needs to be a comfortable working height for you.
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Carole
on Mar 28, 2015
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I agree with mounting a larger piece over the top and add legs. I would replace the rollers to a wider set, or replace them with a set of short wooden table legs.
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Chanros
on Mar 29, 2015
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Lots of ideas out there - here is an image that could work for you. You could place the stools at opposite ends. Good luck!
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9530106
on Mar 31, 2015
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Hi! I agree with Moxie- those little carts are typically not all that heavy and sturdy to begin with. So just adding a top to it, especially a larger one with an extended side to add seating, may not be safe. Adding the table legs like the photo above is an option. Also remove the wheels, adding heavier wood feet instead. If you add another piece on top, it might look awkward-like you've added another piece on top of an existing piece. You might want to remove that top piece and replace it with the newer, larger piece.
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Country Design Home
on Apr 03, 2015
Marion Nesbitt
on Mar 27, 2015
Gail Salminen
on Mar 27, 2015
Colleen Mayes
on Mar 28, 2015
Ros
on Mar 28, 2015
Moxie
on Mar 28, 2015
Monica
on Mar 28, 2015
Carole
on Mar 28, 2015
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