DIY Wood Plank Countertop

Countertops can be made of all kinds of material as long as you are able to create a flat surface on which to set kitchen appliances or other objects and be able to prepare food. If you want, you can even use wood planks to create a different look as long as you seal the wood to ensure that it is not damaged by water and other liquids.

Measuring tape
2-inch-wide wood supports
Power saw
Drill
2-inch screws
Planks
Construction adhesive
3-inch screws

Instructions

- 1
  Use a measuring tape to get the distance between the front and back of the counter inside the top edge.
- 2
  Cut 2-inch-wide wood strips to the measurement in step 1. Use a power saw.
- 3
  Slide the wood supports into the top of the cabinet so that they go from front to back. Insert screws at an angle through the supports and into the cabinets.
- 4
  Get the length of the cabinet and measure out 2-inch by 6-inch wood planks to match the length. Cut along the measured mark with a power saw.
- 5
  Place the planks on the cabinet and check the front overhang. If the planks hang over more than 1 inch, mark the difference and cut it off. Use a table saw to rip one of the boards.
- 6
  Apply construction adhesive to the support strips and the top edges of the cabinet.
- 7
  Wait a few minutes, and then lay the planks over the cabinet. If your cabinet is up against a wall, press the planks up to the wall. If not, allow the lip to hang over equally on both sides.
- 8
  Drill 3-inch screws through the wood supports from underneath and up into the planks to secure the boards.

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