Spectacular Diy Cutting Board Countertop

First season the wood surface generously with food safe mineral oil.

Diy cutting board countertop. This video shows how to cut a laminate countertop. If you have a brand new unseasoned cutting board or butcher block countertop like ours dont use this oil wax conditioner yet. Watch DIY Networks Kitchen Impossible as he shows a homeowner how to build his own butcher-block maple countertops.

First wash the cutting board with Dawn Ultra Dish Soap and warm water after every use. Next examine the butcher block to determine its top side. Route the Cutting Board Secure the butcher block to a work surface with padded clamps.

With the edges square instead of rounded the boards could sit right up against each other and form a flat surface. Allow it to dry completely as well. So I used my table saw to rip the boards on each side cutting off about 14-inch from each side to remove the rounded edges.

Then I used my miter sled. This makes a great extra space to get some chopping done if actual counters are narrow or small. Before sanding use a razor blade or kitchen scraper to remove any dried-on food Image 1.

This cutting board-countertop extension might be exactly what you need The cutting board shown is everyones favorite from IKEA as well as the brackets on the wall. Using a 38 roundover bit and working slowly run the bit along the perimeter of the butcher block on both the top and bottom edges. In the second part of this 2-part DIY kitchen remodel project you will learn how to install butcher block countertops.

Do not soak or put it through the dishwasher as this could begin to warp the board itself After drying spray white vinegar on the cutting board rinse with cold water and let it dry completely. Check out Part 1 on Lowes YouTube ch. Once I had a square edge to reference off of I cut the boards into 2 in strips.