Increase the style of your kitchen, bathroom or laundry room with one of these do-it-yourself countertops! These 13 DIY countertop ideas are all affordable and include simple step-by-step tutorials to help you get the look in your home!
New countertops can be expensive and the installation only adds to the cost.
DIYing them is always an option and if you think it’s not worth the effort, consider all the savings but also the one-of-a-kind result you might get.
There are so many interesting and unique DIY countertop ideas it can be hard to make a final decision so here are some resourceful ideas that look great and keep the costs down.
You can opt for wood countertops, add a faux marble effect quick and easy or go for a trickier project like a herringbone pattern countertop.
Even better, these are frugal solutions with step-by-step instructions that will help you finish your project with professional-looking results.
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1. How To Make A DIY Wood Countertop
This easy woodworking project will show you how to make your own wood countertop with a faux “aged” look that gives it a bit of rustic charm.
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2. DIY Concrete Countertop
Making your own concrete countertop is definitely doable and it will surely be very resilient to wear-and-tear.
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3. Tiled Countertop DIY
A tiled countertop is a super versatile option since there are so many tile colors and patterns to choose from.
This also means you can easily match it to your current kitchen furniture which is great.
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4. $13 DIY Faux Marble Countertop
Here’s a quick fix for an ugly or outdated countertop that’s super easy and also budget-friendly.
Marble contact paper looks surprisingly good on a countertop, right?
This is the same method we used in our friends’ RV kitchen makeover!
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5. How To Install New Countertops On Old Cabinets
Installing new countertops on old cabinets is an issue many of us have had (or still have).
I think removing the old ones can sometimes be tricky but this post has lots of great tips to help you pull this off.
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6. How To Update Your Bathroom Countertop With Contact Paper
Contact paper is a very popular solution for giving an update to an old countertop.
The best part is, it’s super cheap and there are so many contact paper colors and patterns to choose from it will be easy to match it to your current decor and furniture.
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7. Herringbone Countertop DIY
Countertops are mostly used for kitchens and bathrooms but this project is for office cabinets.
While it’s a bit unusual, this wooden herringbone countertop has a unique look that’s worth the effort.
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8. Installing Butcher Block Countertops
Butcher block countertops are absolutely stunning, don’t you think?
Finding the perfect ones and the installation can be tricky so check out this handy guide to help you get started.
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9. DIY Wood Countertops With Herringbone Pattern
You might think the best part about these countertops is their lovely herringbone pattern (and it’s definitely nice) but I think their strongest feature is that they are waterproof.
If you want a wood countertop that lasts a long time, you should definitely take a look at the techniques used here.
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10. Faux Wood Countertop With Peel And Stick Wallpaper
What can you do when you want a realistic wood countertop but your budget and woodworking skills are limited?
Peel and stick wallpaper is the way to go, and it looks very nice if I might add.
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11. DIY Live Edge Breakfast Bar Or Countertop
This live edge countertop is unbelievably gorgeous!
Prepping the wood does take some time but it results in a truly unique countertop that will catch everyone’s eye.
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12. DIY Solid Surface/Corian Countertops
Corian countertops come in a variety of colors, designs, sizes, and thicknesses which can make it hard to choose the perfect one for you.
Take a peek at this guide to learn how to find the countertops of your dreams and install them with ease.
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13. Solid Maple DIY Wood Countertops
If you have woodworking skills this tutorial will show you how to turn rough lumber into beautiful wood countertops.
The work is definitely worth it, and you will save lots of $ for DIYing this yourself.
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Are you feeling inspired to DIY your new countertops now? I hope so!
As always, let me know if you have any questions. 🙂
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Such beautiful ideas! Like all of them! Thanks for sharing!
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