15109762 alternative materials made to look like natural wood abound in today s market.
Wood tile bathroom countertop.
Skylight above soaking tub scott shook68.
Bathroom industrial white tile and subway tile medium tone wood floor bathroom idea in phoenix with wood countertops an integrated sink white walls flat panel cabinets medium tone wood cabinets and brown countertops major nice to have.
You can only apply one coat a day so this process takes a week but it provides a great finish.
Attach the wood countertop to the cabinet with silicone and install your sink and faucet.
However despite not being very popular wood can be a great choice for your bathroom countertops.
I did 5 coats of waterlox.
Let it sit for about 15 minutes before buffing away the excess.
After all bathroom counters aren t at the top of anyone s priority list and wood certainly isn t most people s go to material.
From flooring tile to countertops a range of materials can be made to look just like wood.
To seal the wooden countertop from water since this will be in the bathroom we used waterlox.
Make sure you use this in a well ventilated area with gloves and eye protection.
These materials typically offer better performance than natural wood as well.
Complete all of the other work that this small upgrade required and you have a beautiful new diy wood countertop.
A wood countertop in a bathroom has to be watched for signs of damage or rot because of its frequent exposure to moisture but a product like polyurethane or waterlox that renders it waterproof is the key to long term functionality and beauty.