How to Make Your Own Faux Marble Countertops From Plywood and Save Thousands $$$

Aug 26

Written By Bill

Countertop paint kits are a pretty common DIY project but they assume you have existing counters! I didn't have existing countertops to work with, so I made my own from plywood and maple wood edging. In this video I show you step by step how I did it so you can make your own countertops and save thousands!

I don't like spending money. But I'm very particular and I like nice things. The 2 don't often go together… and that's a big part of why I end up making so many things!

I have a medium sized kitchen with about 43 square feet of countertop space and using an estimate of $70 a square foot to install marble countertops puts the cost of the counters over $3000… yikes. In total the materials for this project cost approximately $510 for a savings of well over $2000 and the counters look fantastic!

Resources:

Giani Marble Paint Kit Instruction Video

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Materials I Used:

(most materials available at your local home improvement store)

Giani Marble Epoxy Countertop Kit
1/2" Plywood
3/4" Plywood
3/4" Maple
Extend Wood Glue
1" Washer Head Screws
1 1/2" Washer Head Screws
Wood Glue
Wood Filler
5" Sanding Discs
Painters Tape
Tack Cloth
Roller Tray
Makeup Brush
Countertop Support Brackets
Mending Braces
Caulk

Tools I Used:

(in order of appearance in the video)

Circular Saw
Quick Grip Bar Clamps
Dust Mask
Large Wood Glue Brush (fur removal broom)
Impact Driver
Router
Flush Trim Router Bit
Speed Square
Measuring Tape
Drywall Square
Clamping Straight Edge Guide
Jigsaw
Table Saw
Wood Glue Brush
Brad Nailer
Miter Saw
Oscillating Multitool
Nail Set/Centerpunch
Portable Drill
Putty Knife
Orbital Sander
Handheld Router
Router 1/8" Round Over Bit
Chisels
Portable Drill Guide
Hole Saws
Utility Knife
Router 3/8" Pattern Bit
Drill Press
Caulk Gun

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Until next time, Go Billd Yourself!