Build A Butcher Block Countertop

Make note of measurements and transfer them to butcher block.

Build a butcher block countertop.

1 run all of the studs down to 1 1 4 inch in thickness. When cutting each section of butcher block place the boards on sawhorses or between two work surfaces. Follow me on social media. 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.

In this video i build an edge grain butcher block countertop out of pine 2x3 s from the big box store. I feel like it s a really solid diy. 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. Glue and clamp the oak boards to the plywood.

I used a full length piece to begin and another one to end each half. Butcher blocks are also traditionally constructed of random length pieces. Flush on the top. And they get expensive if you order it.

It really puts our faux butcher block laminate veneer counters from the 1980 s in our kitchen to shame. They are so classic. So this is how you make and install your own diy butcher block countertops. Hopefully this will bring new life to your kitchen without breaking the bank.

They offer a great piece in the birch wood for about 195 bucks and then just cut to size sand it and shape it. 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. In regards to the cut up pieces and not full length lumber it was the look the client was going for. 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.

This allowed for more even and easier clamping of the pieces with the longer pieces holding the shorter ones tightly together. In this van guide how to video i show you the process of how i build my butcher block tops i use in a lot of my custom van conversions. I mean you can t really diy granite counters but butcher block is completely doable. Then nail or screw the boards together from the underside with the 1 1 4 nails or screws for fewer visible holes.

In the future you could always look at ikea for their butcher block under kitchen counter tops. Measure sections of kitchen countertop using a tape measure.