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We used Gorilla Glue wood glue to adhere our plywood. It is also relatively inexpensive.Īdding a wood countertop is a great way to bring warmth and texture into your space! What adhesive do you use for plywood countertops? Plywood is extremely durable – even after getting wet. Yes, plywood makes a great countertop option and is really growing to be a popular style.

If you are wondering if you can use a plywood countertop, check out this post where we discuss treating them for food safe or water safe use.Ĭlick here to see the reveal of our laundry room makeover!Ĭlick here to get this tutorial in a convenient printable PDF.įrequently Asked Questions Can I use plywood as a countertop? Plenty!Ĭlick here to pin this project to your pinterest boards!

What is left? The main thing is the tile feature wall, which you got a sneak peek of on our Instagram story this weekend!Īlso, I need to finish making the metal bins, hanging wall decor, accessorizing, and the overhead light. If you really want to do this project on a budget, or you are adding countertops to a large space, consider using a lesser expensive species of countertop on the bottom and a higher quality piece for the top layer!įor now, we’re actually glad we could remove it because of the next step in our makeover… tiling! Know the width and length that you want for your counter top, and you will need to cut 2 pieces of plywood to that size. If you’re looking at this post for plywood countertop ideas, make sure you measure. Measurements will vary depending on your space. Using the scrap excess piece that we cut off to get it down to 24″ wide, we cut thin strips and attached them to the studs in the wall on the left and right for the counter to rest on. Then we cut the board in half to make two pieces that were 24 inches wide. The first thing we did was cut the board to the length of our space.

Steps to make a DIY plywood countertop STEP 1: cut the board

Sealant of choice + a brush to apply it.

1 sheet of 4’x8′ 3/4″ plywood ( you can use any kind).

Supplies needed for DIY plywood countertops: DIY Plywood CountertopĬlick here to get this tutorial in a convenient printable PDF. I really wanted front loaders for this purpose – so I could put on one continuous counter top for folding – and because I hate diving headfirst into a washer trying to get the last sock out of the bottom. We always keep the door at least slightly ajar (when not in use) and in a year have had zero issues with stink. We bought these machines when we bought the house in July and there was a lot of controversy over front loading washers – they have a tendency to get a little stinky. Speaking of the machines, I wanted to talk a little bit about front loading washers.

Hanging and painting a reclaimed cabinet.

Make sure you measure over and over again before you cut any of the wood, and make sure you account for a little extra space for the L brackets that will eventually hold the three pieces together (we positioned the sides of the counter about 3/8 of an inch away from the sides of the machines to accomplish this, and made sure we accounted for that when cutting the top piece of our counter to size). It goes without saying that the amount of butcher block you’ll need for your waterfall countertop is going to vary greatly depending on the size of your washer and dryer. *This post contains affiliate links* Instructions: 1. 2, butcher block countertop slabs (we used these ones, which measure 39 x 74”)ġ, 1-in x 12-in x 8-ft Whitewood Board (or any spare scrap wood you can use for the front of the ‘bread box’ part that covers the pipes and cords)Ħ, 90 degree bent plates/ corner braces (ours were about 6” long on each leg, 1 1/2” wide and 1/8” or less thick)Ħ, stamped light gauge 90 degree angle connectors (for the ‘bread box’ cord and pipe cover part)Ħ, mending plates (depending on if you need them, see step 5)įelt furniture feet (we used 10, 5 on each side panel)Ĭircular Saw (such as this) or Jig Saw (like this)Įlectric Sander (I have this one and love it cause it’s not too heavy!)