Using Butcher Block In Bathroom

While letting out a deep breath i can confidently say the butcher block vanity countertop is done.

Using butcher block in bathroom.

Wendy and i wanted to use this length of butcher block to build ourselves a bathroom vanity. You get finger joint design and they come pre sanded. 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. 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.

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. You can also use this surface on kitchen islands for dining and entertaining friends and family. 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. The wood adds warmth texture and natural beauty to the space in a way that other materials just can t.

I am renovating one of my bathrooms. At this point i began focusing on the sink. 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. Strong construction our butcher block countertops are built to last.

If have any leftover chunks of butcher block that aren t attached to the counter e g. And for good reason. Butcher blocks have many uses wood butcher block countertops make great stations for meal prep. Butcher block is a popular countertop material for diyers.

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. To save some space in the bathroom i wanted a smaller vanity that was open underneath. The current layout is very small and the vanity has a very distinct layout. 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. We are in the process of redoing our bathroom and i thought about using 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. Test the stain on a small section of the butcher block.

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.