Wooden Countertops Tutorial Part Two

This is a continuation of the Tutorial.  Part One covers materials.

Construction

First, dimensions of the surface to be covered are measured, and the plywood subcounter is cut to shape.  Screw this into cabinet sides immediately so the kitchen can be used. We lived with construction plywood counters for just about a year, so I suppose you could [...]

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Wooden Countertops Tutorial Part One

At the request of several readers, I (Alex, Rachel’s husband) wrote this tutorial about the installation of our wood countertops on the cheap.

even the hound can tell a good counter when she smells it

Advantages/Disadvantages to Wood

To begin with, you need to decide if a wooden surface is right for you.  If you already have wood [...]

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WOOD COUNTERTOPS!!!

Today, Alex installed two pieces of wooden countertops. He made them with cherry plywood and aged solid cherry edges. Finished with six layers of polyurethane, they are smooth and cleanable!!

Alex even let Lil help apply the glue. Yay Alex!!

We have lived without [...]

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