This kitchens walkthrough stays in the order the work happens.
When Justin and I first started our adventures as Handmade homeowners, it didn’t seem like there were that many options for countertops especially great options that we could afford. So, of course, we started looking at Handmade kitchen countertop options to upgrade on a modest-cost.
Okay, it wasn’t THIS long ago, but you get the picture, right? (via) don’t you love the dancing vegetables wallpaper border?
Fast forward a few years, and thanks to the internet, there’s lots of information (and pictures!) out there about many more Handmade countertop surfaces. Not only that, but prices on natural and engineered stone have come down a bit, making them more affordable options for the average homeowner. If putting most of a kitchen renovation modest-cost into countertops isn’t your cup of tea, there are Handmade options out there now with excellent online tutorials. In a nutshell, there are lots of ways to get the look you want for the price you are willing to pay.
Take a look at some of the great Handmade kitchen countertop options that are out there — and if you’ve DIYed countertops, we’d love to see photos! You can drop us a line here or message us on Facebook here. And remember while these are great options for kitchen counters you can also try try them in a laundry room, or bathroom too.
If you want to see instructions on how these looks were accomplished click the link under the photo for steps on prep, layering, building or whatever you need to know about the project.
Handmade Kitchen Countertop Options
1. Concrete counters over existing tiles
Fantastic option for installing/pouring concrete counters over existing tile countertops Design Stocker featured on Bekob
2.Faux Reclaimed Wood Counter
Make and install your own (faux) reclaimed wood countertops The Ragged Wren featured on Bekob
3. Handmade Stainless Steel Counters
Handmade stainless steel counters The Home Project featured at Bekob
4. Reclaimed Counters from Solid Wood Doors (or try plywood)
Wood countertops made from solid wood doors adds so much warmth to this white kitchen | The Mustard Ceiling featured at Bekob
5. Handmade Skim-Coat Cement Countertops over existing laminate
Handmade skim-coat cement countertops Designer Trapped in a Lawyer’s Body featured on Bekob
(additional information on an integrated sink concrete makeover here)
6. Painted Marble Counters with Epoxy
Faux painted marble countertops with epoxy coating on top in this vivid laundry room | Batchelor’s Way on of our go-to bloggers featured on Bekob
7. Chalkboard Paint Counters
Chalk paint chalkboard paint countertops Freckled Laundry
8. Copper Countertops walkthrough
Handmade copper countertops Lillidale featured at Bekob
9. Upcycled Wood Flooring into Countertops
Wood flooring turned into butcher block countertop a great option for a Diy wood countertop | PJH Designs featured at Bekob
10. Painted Glossy Countertops walkthrough
Glossy painted laminate countertops for a faux quartz look | Designing Dawn featured at Bekob
11. Penny and Epoxy Countertops
Penny countertop Domestic Imperfection
12. Custom Handmade Dyed Concrete Counter
Custom Handmade poured dyed concrete counter a great option for a bathroom countertop | construction2style featured on Bekob
13. Spray Painted Kitchen Countertops
faux granite spray painted kitchen countertops Nest of Bliss featured on Bekob
14. Laminate to Concrete Countertops Update
Turning laminate counters into concrete counters Kara Paslay Designs
15. Granite Painted Countertop Makeover
Painted faux granite countertop makeover using a Giani Kit for countertop makeovers | Red Hen Home featured at Bekob
16. Painted Wood Countertops
Painted butcher block countertops Becky’s Farmhouse (formerly Buckets of Burlap)
17. Diy Concrete Countertops
Handmade concrete countertop walkthrough Imperfectly Polished featured at Bekob
18. Handmade Reclaimed Wood Countertops
Handmade reclaimed wood counters Keeping It Cozy featured at Bekob
19. Handmade Soapstone Countertops
How to install soapstone have you ever thought you could install your own natural stone? look at this solid walkthrough. | This Old House
20. Marble Tiled Countertops
Handmade marble tiled kitchen countertops over laminate Zevy Joy featured on Bekob
Handmade zinc and rustic wood island counter | Russian River Schoolhouse (website no longer available)
So tell us, what else would you like to see for handmade countertop options? Plywood sealed with epoxy? Integrated sink concrete pours?
Are new countertops in your future? Would you try any of these Handmade kitchen countertop versions? look at more vivid counter options on my Kitchens Pinterest Board.
And if you’re wondering “How durable are Handmade countertops?” — we asked the same question of our go-to DIYers and shared their feedback on sealing, stains, messes in our Handmade Countertop Review series.
Plus, look at these 15 Kitchen Remodel options too!
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This post was originally published April 1, 2013; updated and republished February 21, 2018.
