Measure mark and cut.
Diy butcher block countertop installation.
With cardboard make a template of your existing countertop.
Tape the template in place.
Slide the butcher block onto sawhorses for easier access.
First be sure to bring the pieces inside a few days before installation to acclimate to your home s humidity.
Measure for the needed material.
Measure make a drawing of the cabinet layout.
Use it to adjust the.
Fasten the butcher block pieces together by drilling.
Make a cardboard template.
Measure the depth of the cabinets.
Diy butcher block kitchen countertops step 1.
If you use a vessel sink and want it to sit normal then you can skip this part and drill a hole for the drain to go through the top.
More by the author.
Trace on butcher block.
With a few materials and basic tool skills you can install your own butcher block countertops that add warmth and style to any kitchen.
Check out how we installed these beech wood ikea butcher block countertops in our barn house kitchen.
Installing butcher block countertops in your kitchen is not a difficult or time consuming diy project.
Make a countertop template.
We chose to remove part of the room do the butcher block and then move on.
And then measure again.
Diy butcher block countertop.
Depending on the size of your kitchen several pieces may be needed.
Our old ardex concrete cheater countertops we install.
Follow the outline of the sink that you have marked out.
How to easily install butcher block countertops step 1.
Measure along the walls on all sides and also along the cabinet fronts.
How to install a butcher block countertop step 1.
By makeorbreakshop check us out online.
We used an undermount sink so it s important the top is waterproof.
Once you feel good about placement trace the template onto the maple butcher block.
Cut a sink hole in the butcher block with a jig saw by centering the sink on the butcher block and make a pilot hole large enough to get the jig saw blade in.
Adjust a combination square to the depth of the counter overhang.
Installing a butcher block countertop can be a more advanced project than you might think.
How to install butcher block countertops 1.
You just need to know how to use a tape measure and a circular saw to get the job done.