Build A Butcher Block Countertop

So this is how you make and install your own diy butcher block countertops.

Build a butcher block countertop.

They offer a great piece in the birch wood for about 195 bucks and then just cut to size sand it and shape it. Then nail or screw the boards together from the underside with the 1 1 4 nails or screws for fewer visible holes. If at any time your countertops begin to look or feel brittle and dry don t be afraid to add more mineral oil to them. When cutting each section of butcher block place the boards on sawhorses or between two work surfaces.

Make note of measurements and transfer them to butcher block. Butcher blocks are also traditionally constructed of random length pieces. In regards to the cut up pieces and not full length lumber it was the look the client was going for. Measure sections of kitchen countertop using a tape measure.

Follow me on social media. It really puts our faux butcher block laminate veneer counters from the 1980 s in our kitchen to shame. I love butcher block counter tops. Build an old style butcher block counter and install it on top of any cabinet for a permanent counter that won t warp or crack.

Now what we did to make the boards appear thick like butcher block is to attach the 3 4 trim to the front of the counter tops. I mean you can t really diy granite counters but butcher block is completely doable. I feel like it s a really solid diy. Mark cut line with a pencil image 1.

I used a full length piece to begin and another one to end each half. I know the hardcore woodworking world classifies end grain as the real butcher block but most places just define butcher block as hardwood pieces laminated together. Glue and clamp the oak boards to the plywood. They are so classic.

Hopefully this will bring new life to your kitchen without breaking the bank. In this video i build an edge grain butcher block countertop out of pine 2x3 s from the big box store. This allowed for more even and easier clamping of the pieces with the longer pieces holding the shorter ones tightly together. In the future you could always look at ikea for their butcher block under kitchen counter tops.

Butcher block countertops are functional and easy to care for. And they get expensive if you order it.