So measure the height of your set and add an inch or two.
Diy counter over washer and dryer.
Step 4 paint the wood frame to the color of your choice match the color of your appliances.
First the laminate counter was cut to fit using a circular saw with a blade with plenty of teeth lots of research online using blue painters tape to prevent chipping.
Lets get the laundry room tutorials goin shall we.
I am not even going to make a materials list because it is really self explanatory and you can use whatever type wood you want to use leftover pieces from other projects 2x6s 1x6s.
I didn t stain it or even cover up the layered edges i really wanted to embrace that natural look.
We researched plywood countertop ideas and decided to add a diy plywood counter top for folding clothes over the washer and dryer.
Measure the laundry room.
When i was planning the laundry room makeover i knew that i wanted the countertop to be wood.
This diy wood countertop project was inexpensive and able to complete with one person for installation.
Measure the depth of the washer and dryer to determine the depth of the countertop.
Most washers and dryers will have adjustable feet underneath them so that you can raise or lower as needed but mine did not.
Catch up with our laundry room makeover.
Wood just adds so much life.
You do not want the counter sitting directly on top of them.
Diy floating laundry room countertop since the countertop doesn t span the entire depth of the washer dryer we decided to create another shelf that was slightly elevated.
The rattling noise would drive you insane.
So i figured the first post i would put up this week should include some answers.
Step 9 use a wood gloss to.
It really doesn t matter.
I ve gotten a few questions so far on last week s big laundry room makeover reveal and to no surprise many of them were about the diy wood countertop.
Step 8 use a wood stain and stain the wood darker to create a custom look.
How to make a countertop over your washer and dryer.
Diy laundry room countertop over washer dryer step 2.
Plywood would have the perfect natural effect we wanted.
Leave about 6 inches for the water hose connections and the dryer vent.