subject: Making A Kitchen Island Top From Pine [print this page] Show romanization Show romanization
Make the top kitchen island can enhance pine furniture, in addition to its value. This is what the challenge of a moderate do-it-yourself, which requires special tools and a bit of wood to complete knowledge. Follow these instructions to create the pine countertop that will enhance your design kitchen island.
Materials needed:
* Plates Pine 1-1/2 inches thick 2-inch
* Circular saw or table
* Tape measure
* Power Sander
Router *
* Power Drill
* Screws
* Adhesive
* Paint or stain (optional)
* Leakage of industrial polyurethane
* Brushes
* Safety glasses
* Gloves
* Mask
Step 1 - Measurements
Measuring the area of anti-private island to determine the dimensions you need to cut production. Using 2-inch wide pine boards allow you to create a multi-storey across the countertop, which may be attractive in terms of aesthetics. Be sure to take accurate measurements to reduce any waste. If you are interested in the backlog, allowing for one of the extra inches on all sides to accommodate it.
Step 2 Wood cut
Pine boards cut to appropriate sizes. Mix and match different lengths to cover the entire surface area if you want to create a Council request to look uneven. Otherwise, cut lengths, which completely covers one end to another, or meet in the middle of the road for parity is acceptable. Style Council to seek the Council is completely a personal choice, but. Remember to account for any burden of desire. Cut 2-1/2 inch tape also to serve as a lip around the entire countertop. You will need enough to cover all aspects that do not meet the wall.
Step 3 - Attach Boards
The use of force and the drilling 02/01 inch wood screws, and attach all of these boards by screwing in from under the surface of the countertop through the support. Make sure you get help from assistant to secure the plates to be in place while the link. The application of lip on the upper part of the entire island attached to the frame using an adhesive wood is strong. Use a router bit with a round to form the outer edges of all councils across the entire island.
Step 4 Sanding
Sand all surface areas for the first time using 120 grit. Two passes and then make a pass finishing with 320 grit. Make sure to stop occasionally to make sure the smoothness of the top. Once satisfied with your results, clear the top of each dust free with a damp cloth.
Step 5 dyeing and finishing
Depending on personal preferences, color the top of the painting, or staining if you do not want to leave with the look natural. In both cases, you will need to apply the finish coats of polyurethane heavy leakage that can seep into the layers between the boards. Enough coats applied using a paint brush to fill all cracks and crevices. Allow the first coat of the dry sand and then using any paper is very good. The application of an additional layer evenly to create a smooth surface. Allow sufficient time for drying prior to use.
When you apply coats of polyurethane, make sure your work good ventilation and wear a mask to protect the additive.
