How to Redo a Countertop With Pebbles

Sand down the surface of a wood countertop using a sanding buffer and a medium-grain sanding ring. This will remove any splintering and patches of roughness that could interfere with the evenness of the pebbles.

Sand down the countertop using the sanding buffer with a fine-grain sanding ring. This will make the counter even and smooth.

Vacuum the countertop, then wipe it off using a damp washcloth. Allow the countertop to air-dry for 30 minutes.

Spread a 1-inch-thick layer of fine grout over the entire countertop using a trowel. Apply the grout in an even layer.

Press 1-inch-long, flat pebbles halfway into the grout-covered surface, covering the entire countertop with pebbles. Leave a 1/4-inch gap in between each pebble.

Spread a 1/4-inch-thick layer of fine grout over the top of the pebbled surface, then scrape the trowel over the surface to remove the excess grout. This will leave the grout in between the pebbles intact but will remove the grout off the surface of the pebbles.

Wipe off the surface of the pebbles using a damp washcloth, and smooth the grout in between the pebbles flat using your fingertip. Allow the countertop to dry for 12 hours.

Paint a layer of clear matte sealant over the entire surface of the pebbled countertop using a 2-inch flat paintbrush. Allow the sealant to dry for eight hours before using the countertop.