Making Countertops Out Of Wood Flooring

5 inches times 5 boards comes out to 25 inch depth for the countertop.

Making countertops out of wood flooring.

Using the dimensions of the countertop you plan to make lay out the wood with all pieces facing the same direction fitting it together like a puzzle so that you know where everything goes. We have built a few wood countertops before we haha i mean adam and this time he decided to make things simple and create one out of wood flooring. How to make a countertop out of wood flooring the first step is to cut a piece of plywood 3 4 inch thick or more to fit the space. Spread wood filler over the entire countertop with a paint scraper and let it dry then sand the countertop with a palm sander.

All boards are like this 2 x 4 s are actually 1 5 x 3 5 etc so when we cut them down by 1 4 inch on each side that equaled 1 2 inch per board which brought it down to 5 inches per board. Usually you make them out of wood planks like we did in our other bathroom and for our farmhouse table but to do it right you need a joiner table saw planer or belt sander kreg jig and. Use 80 grit sandpaper to smooth the surface and cut down any. These small nails are usually applied with a hammer but a nail gun can be used for larger projects.

Cut a plywood base the shape of your countertop but subtract the thickness of your finish material from the desired final width. 24 inch cabinets and a 1 inch overhang. Make sure to space them at regular intervals approximately 1 8 to 1 4 inch 0 3 to 0 6cm from the edge of the counter. If you are replacing an existing countertop just cut it to the same dimensions.

Be sure that where the ends meet varies just like it would when laying a floor so that you don t get any weak areas.