We also harvest our live edge wood slabs from dead standing trees and root systems left on the forest floor.
Wood slab bathroom counter.
I love the way it turned out.
Northern european birch is one of the most popular countertops throughout the world.
It s long but it s worth it.
Measure out the length that you need and cut the wood now.
We like to wait to cut the wood until it s one piece because it results in a much straighter cut.
Diy wooden countertop for your bathroom.
While our wood is from the pacific northwest we also source material locally.
After all bathroom counters aren t at the top of anyone s priority list and wood certainly isn t most people s go to material.
What a great feeling to create such a beautiful piece all on your own.
A wood countertop adds warmth and texture to a bathroom but the nature of the bathroom environment with frequent changes in humidity and temperature can wreak havoc with wood.
Most of the plans below use either butcher block or pine boards to create unique counters that will add so much character to your space.
Try to find the straightest boards you can and no not all boards available are straight.
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Northern european butcher block kitchen countertop is as beautiful as it is practical.
Wood countertops can also be very budget friendly addition depending on what type of wood you choose to use.
For this project we used two boards 8 in wide x 8 ft and one 10 in x 8 ft board.
We started by buying our boards.
Butcher block countertops bring inviting warmth to any kitchen.
We offer maple black walnut redwood elm claro walnut western juniper and other incidental trees.
However despite not being very popular wood can be a great choice for your bathroom countertops.
But bamboo birch butcher block care countertop green maple oak reclaimed wood recyclable teak wood countertop.
Flip the wood over and begin the sanding process.
You ll save thousands of dollars building this counters yourself since buying pre made wooden counters can be pricy.
Wood countertops remain a very popular choice for homeowners.
Thanks so much jenny.
They re also perfect for dining areas or focal points like kitchen islands or desks.
Our previous countertop was 83 5 inches long by 22 inches wide so we needed to replicate that.
Scratches and nicks are easy to sand out.
Think about it wood is one of the most classic materials and it s extremely versatile.
I actually plan to use a wood countertop when i redo our bathroom and i ve head about waterlox but never used it so i m glad to hear it s a great product.
Benefits butcher block countertops add rustic charm to your kitchen and feature plenty of advantages.
Finishing the wood countertop.
We specialize in natural wood countertops built from ethically sourced live edge wood slabs.