Comments on: DIY Wood Workshop Countertops https://sawdustgirl.com/diy-distressed-wood-countertops/ Renovation, cabinet building and woodworking plans and tutorials. Build like a Girl® Wed, 06 Dec 2017 08:42:15 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.1.1 By: Sandra https://sawdustgirl.com/diy-distressed-wood-countertops/#comment-62617 Thu, 20 Feb 2014 15:50:32 +0000 http://www.sawdustgirl.com/?p=5216#comment-62617 In reply to Cate.

I’m sure it depends on the stain. Tung oil is also not great if you have nut allergies in the house — I’ve heard.

]]> By: Cate https://sawdustgirl.com/diy-distressed-wood-countertops/#comment-62376 Wed, 19 Feb 2014 19:32:14 +0000 http://www.sawdustgirl.com/?p=5216#comment-62376 Thank you so much for that !!! I started with a dark walnut dye ( not stain ) but it’s not dark enough and when I wanted to start using brown and black stain someone ( unfortunately…) mentioned that stain might be a bit toxic and can’t be used on kitchen work tops where food will be in contact…what’s your view on that ? ( please tell me it bullsh***) !!!

]]> By: debbie Fleming https://sawdustgirl.com/diy-distressed-wood-countertops/#comment-10382 Fri, 16 Aug 2013 11:08:19 +0000 http://www.sawdustgirl.com/?p=5216#comment-10382 Superb instructions. Getting tung oil and a new mask today! Thanks

]]> By: Christine https://sawdustgirl.com/diy-distressed-wood-countertops/#comment-10180 Mon, 22 Jul 2013 18:44:44 +0000 http://www.sawdustgirl.com/?p=5216#comment-10180 Hi! Just found your blog via somewhere I can’t recall right now. I’ve been avidly reading, because I’m rebuilding after a fire, alone. I’ve got more tools than HD & Lowe’s, luckily, more material than some of those, too. Including a hand and tabletop planer, but I sanded 🙂 I just built a 16′ maple, BB countertop from wood I found at a reuse center. ($2.5 to $5.00 each!) They’re roughly 2″ wide, and between 8; to 12′. It turned out beautifully. I’m afraid to stain it, ghough because I keep reading maple will be splotchy.
I’d like your recommendation on staining the wood. I’ve managed a fabulous gray brown, aged look on oak cabinets I made, and on my manogany front door. I’m angling for that with this countertop.
Thanks for your advice!
Christine

]]> By: Sandra https://sawdustgirl.com/diy-distressed-wood-countertops/#comment-8907 Wed, 20 Feb 2013 03:43:12 +0000 http://www.sawdustgirl.com/?p=5216#comment-8907 In reply to Melanie.

Start with straight planks. 😉

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