In the simple case above the easy answer for the best use of the factory edge are the two exposed edges. The following two photos highlight which sides I would use the factory edge on in a couple different scenarios. They will give you the straightest line to base the rest of your measurements and place tiles. Those two edges are as close to perfect as possible. When marking off the cuts on the plywood, strategically use the factory cut side edges for your front and one side edge. Measure off the plywood board(s) and cut it to size.
However, if you want a thicker counter you can either go with a thicker plywood board or layer multiple sheets of plywood together. ¾” is the recommended minimum thickness of the plywood base. Determine the thickness of the plywood base. Add the overhang measurement to the size of the actual cabinets setup to get the final measurements. Next, go through the steps outlined here in the previous post to determine your desired amount of countertop overhang. In either case, the measurement will be correct. Once the cabinets are installed you discover these surprises or perhaps they match exactly. You may encounter other reasons for the measurement to not exactly match.
DIY TILE COUNTERTOPS INSTALL
This is one of the reasons to install a backsplash so that this gap is unseen and liquids will not spill behind the counter. If the wall is not straight (out of plumb) then there will be some gap on the side against the wall. The same can be said for expectations of 90° corners if you have an L-shape or U-shape kitchen. This is why you have already installed the cabinets and are measuring reality. But walls are often not perfectly straight. These are just rough measurements for a perfect world. I used scrap 1/2″ HardieBacker for the front edge layer of cement board. The underside view of a DIY granite tile countertop after installation. Or perhaps you want to use some scrap 1/2” HardieBacker (with an actual size of 3/8″) for the front edge. If you are using travertine it could be 1/2” tile. Calculate the size of the plywood base by subtracting the 3/8” front granite tile, 1/8” for mortar, and 3/16” of an inch for cement board (HardieBacker 1/4″ is actually 3/16″). Here is the math for our example: 26” + 1-1/2” – 3/8” granite – 1/8” mortar – 3/16” cement board = 26-13/16”. Adjust the measurement for your materials. Once you determine the final desired measurements consider the additional tile covering steps: cement board, mortar and tile. Let’s assume the bases are 26” deep and we want the front edge of the countertop to extend 1-1/2” past the base cabinet. Calculating the front to back measurement is slightly more complicated. For example, if we have an oven next to a 24” cabinet followed by a 36” sink cabinet and a 12” set of drawers we can expect to calculate the width measurement as follows: 24” + 36” + 12” = 72”.
DIY TILE COUNTERTOPS HOW TO
Let’s build a kitchen together to give us some real numbers on how to calculate the final countertop measurements. Measure off the final countertop measurements. This eliminates any surprise measurements. You want your measurements to be as exact as possible and not moving your supporting structure certainly helps.
Ideally you should have your cabinets installed prior to starting on the countertop. By the end of this post you will be a knowledgeable carpenter and tiler before you even think about going to Home Depot for materials. It is packed with detailed explanations and photos to make your countertops withstand a 75 pound cookie jar hunter and spilled boiling water, while maintaining a beautiful surface. The following is a step by step instruction guide on how to build a tile countertop. Learning how to build a tile countertop is one way to get your granite fix, flex your DIY muscles and keep your budget in check. Drop a note/comment if you have any questions on the products as these are materials and tools we use on our own projects.ĭo you love granite slab countertops, but not the price? Do you need a countertop surface that can take a beating? Cash strapped with champagne taste on a beer budget–this was my dilemma back when I was remodeling my rental property. The important thing is you will know exactly what we are talking about. Some are, some aren't-I do some comparison shopping. **Our honesty policy: This post may contain affiliate links and I may be compensated if you make a purchase at no extra cost to you.
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