You just frame it in and then add your tile as a cover.
Wood outdoor kitchen frame.
You can build your outdoor kitchen with wood.
This diy outdoor kitchen has stainless steel and tile and it couldn t be easier to build.
The outdoor kitchen will typically have all the fun cooking gadgets which most people do not have indoor.
Build the frame photo by wendell t.
Building an outdoor kitchen with a wood frame or plywood top is the most affordable up front option but wood overall is potentially the most costly as it could possibly cost you your entire house.
Tile is a great choice for covering the wood on your outdoor kitchen.
Follow along as this old house senior technical editor mark powers shows you how to build an outdoor grill island by starting with a simple frame covering it in faux stone and then nestling a gas grill in the center to get the party started.
It is very versatile and you can find it pretty cheap if you shop in the clearance section of your local home improvement store.
It is also easily damaged by insects.
It will also eventually rot and shrink even if treated.
In order to protect the wood frame from heat and water it should be covered with cement backer board.
Since wood is combustible you ll need to install an insulated grill tray if your grill will be built in and cover the frame with wire lathe before adding mortar and the veneer.
As you know wood can burn.
In this guide we will try to explain in detail how an outdoor kitchen is built incl.
Gas grill rotisserie smoker etc.
The traditional stud and board construction as well as the newer attempts at lightweight concrete panels construction.