Using Butcher Block In Bathroom
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Using butcher block in bathroom. The current layout is very small and the vanity has a very distinct layout. Butcher block is a popular countertop material for diyers. The wood adds warmth texture and natural beauty to the space in a way that other materials just can t. And for good reason.
I knew it would make the bathroom feel so much bigger not to have a bulky large vanity cabinet. We love the look of a butcher block bathroom vanity mixed with other surfaces such as just using for the island or simply in a fun powder bath. I am renovating one of my bathrooms. Coat the wood generously as if you were staining the actual countertop.
My main concern when we choose them was how they would hold up over time and i m sure many of you are wondering the same thing. If have any leftover chunks of butcher block that aren t attached to the counter e g. Test the stain on a small section of the butcher block. Use a fresh 3 inches 7 6 cm paintbrush to apply a single coating of stain to an out of the way section of your butcher block.
I have to admit i m a little embarrassed i didn t think of this myself of course i should write a follow up post. Price varies depending on wood species but ranges anywhere from 30 150 per sq ft. I have seen some reclaimed wood vanities that i like but was thinking about stripping and re staining the current cabinet and replacing the counter top with a butcher block counter top and sealing it with a dull polyurethane. You can also use this surface on kitchen islands for dining and entertaining friends and family.
A few weeks ago i got an e mail from a reader asking me to write a post about how our butcher block countertops are holding up. While letting out a deep breath i can confidently say the butcher block vanity countertop is done. You get finger joint design and they come pre sanded. Butcher blocks have many uses wood butcher block countertops make great stations for meal prep.
Butcher block consisting of individual wooden strips fused together into a sleek slab is a timeless and trendy material for kitchen countertops. Butcher block and wood solid surface countertops are a popular choice for kitchens and bathrooms these days. To save some money we decided to use a leftover piece of butcher block from our kitchen renovation for the vanity top and have cy build the whole thing. To save some space in the bathroom i wanted a smaller vanity that was open underneath.
Wendy and i wanted to use this length of butcher block to build ourselves a bathroom vanity. Over a year ago some of our friends gave us a 11 wide and 6 long length of extra butcher block from lumber liquidators they d used on their kitchen renovation.