Before installing- I gave them all a nice sanding and stained with Minwax Provincial. Then the entire surface got multiple layers of polyurethane. I used Minwax wipe-on Poly, but used a foam sponge to apply. A light sanding in between coats made them smooth and a baby’s butt. I have a baby so I know how smooth they are- I change 10 diapers a day!
To join at the corner, I used a Kreg Jig to drill pocket holes.
The joint is super tight using that method. The boards are 3/4″ thick so I didn’t really want to use biscuits. This worked like a dream.
Since I didn’t want to waste my boards and cut a hole for the sink, I simply used 1″ x 2″ aspen to build a frame in the back and front. It’s held up by 2×4’s that I installed to support the sink and a few brackets in the plywood on the back of the cabinet. It’s not in the studs obviously, but the weight of the sink is dispersed on the 2 x4’s and the large counter pieces on the sides.
To finish the edges, I took 1″ x 2″ x 6′ pieces of aspen and cut them lengthwise into almost a square for the edging. Glued and brad nailed in place.
To finish the edges, I took 1″ x 2″ x 6′ pieces of aspen and cut them lengthwise into almost a square for the edging. Glued and brad nailed in place.
Here’s the before white laminate.
Once I installed the counters from the bottom with self tapping screws, I gave the tops another couple coats of poly paying special attention to the edges.
They are super durable, easy to clean and just gorgeous in our kitchen!
For step by step information and more detailed instructions- please see my website below!
For step by step information and more detailed instructions- please see my website below!