How To DIY Butcher Block Countertops | DIY Kitchen Makeover on a Budget Part 2

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Жыл бұрын

In this Part 2 DIY Budget Kitchen Makeover I'll be showing you How To Install, Stain, and Finish Butcher Block Countertops! It took us about a week to complete the DIY Butcher Block Coutertop, but it was so worth the time and effort because we were able to give this kitchen a major upgrade on a small budget for less than $1000!
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@lovinglifeasmegan Жыл бұрын

Replacing countertops is definitely not easy but it’s totally worth it! If you’ve been thinking about making this upgrade in your kitchen, I hope this makes the process less stressful and shows you how to install & finish butcher block countertops! ❤

@loristerling3877 Жыл бұрын

This a great diy kitchen Reno! You explain everything so well and point out the ins and outs! Can't wait for the next one! Great job Megan and company!!

@lovinglifeasmegan Жыл бұрын

Thanks! I wanted it to be as helpful & informative as possible 🤗

@judyfarmer2962 Жыл бұрын

Love the redo. It is so pretty. Can’t wait to see the bottom cabinets painted. You do such a good job.

@lovinglifeasmegan Жыл бұрын

It all turned out even better than I expected! I can’t wait to share the full transformation!

@jen8491 Жыл бұрын

Hi Megan. You did a beautiful job on these countertops. They look great. Can't wait for part 3. Sorry, I'm a day late watching this. Have a great weekend ❤️

@lovinglifeasmegan Жыл бұрын

Thank you! I’m going to work on editing part 3 this weekend/week. The amount of footage I have is a little overwhelming so I’ve been putting it off 😅

@juliehemingway8101 Жыл бұрын

It's looking amazing, looking forward to seeing part three

@lovinglifeasmegan Жыл бұрын

I’ve got a lot of footage to edit but I’m hoping to have it ready this week 🤗

@quianthomas5274 Жыл бұрын

I love those countertops!!! Excellent choice

@lovinglifeasmegan Жыл бұрын

Thank you!! They turned out even better than expected 🤗

@CatherineElaine Жыл бұрын

Absolutely stunning!!! My parents want me to work on their kitchen with my dad and I’m going to propose these countertops for sure!!

@lovinglifeasmegan Жыл бұрын

Do it! They look so beautiful in person!

@teresawilliams1201 Жыл бұрын

It’s looking great. Can’t wait to see the finished result!

@lovinglifeasmegan Жыл бұрын

I’ve been working on editing all day 🤗

@bevalexander5897 Жыл бұрын

Looking good, Megan! Can’t wait for the final reveal.

@lovinglifeasmegan Жыл бұрын

There’s so much footage that it’s taking longer than expected to edit everything, but it’ll be worth the wait!

@alidalessard Жыл бұрын

I'm loving this makeover series!!

@lovinglifeasmegan Жыл бұрын

🤗 it’s been a lot of fun to put together!

@gracieloufreebush6167 Жыл бұрын

Wonderful in-depth tutorial how to achieve butcher block counter tops!! Looks beautiful, through your camera! I have no doubt, it's just stunning in person!! Looking forward to part 3!!

@lovinglifeasmegan Жыл бұрын

They are so pretty in person!

@mjs.2000 Жыл бұрын

So kind to share your time and talents to do this for your friends. Looks great 👍

@lovinglifeasmegan Жыл бұрын

❤️❤️❤️

@elainedomalewski4954 Жыл бұрын

You are doing a fantastic job ,l can't wait to see final results.

@lovinglifeasmegan Жыл бұрын

I’m hoping to be able to edit the final transformation this week!

@debradarcy5176 Жыл бұрын

The new butcher block counter and sink look so good.

@lovinglifeasmegan Жыл бұрын

Thank you! I love the way it turned out 🤗

@debbiejansen555 Жыл бұрын

Countertops are beautiful! Looks so good! 😀💖

@lovinglifeasmegan Жыл бұрын

Thanks 🤗

@laurenyarbrough6625 Жыл бұрын

Those counter tops are so beautiful! Everything looks sooo good! ❤❤

@lovinglifeasmegan Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@dannifulker7494 Жыл бұрын

Wow how lovely 👏🏼🥰

@lovinglifeasmegan Жыл бұрын

🥰🥰🥰

@maryannbrunswick3030 Жыл бұрын

Love the way it looks, great job!

@lovinglifeasmegan Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@stephaniealaia769 Жыл бұрын

Oh wow, Megan the transformation of before and afters is always what amazes me it looks stunning! You’re such a great friend to help and do this for your friends! Hope you have a great week! 💜🤗

@lovinglifeasmegan Жыл бұрын

Thank you ❤️ it definitely was a huge transformation!

@stephaniealaia769 Жыл бұрын

@@lovinglifeasmegan oh absolutely can’t wait to see the finishing touches

@staciejones303 Жыл бұрын

The counter tops are amazing can't wait for the final reveal

@lovinglifeasmegan Жыл бұрын

It looks so good! I can’t wait to share it!

@genapatton1679 Жыл бұрын

I like the butcher block countertops u did so good looks so so good awesome job megan i cant wait to see the whole review it will be so nice

@lovinglifeasmegan Жыл бұрын

Thank you! It was a big project but we’re happy with how it turned out!

@aprilinalabama9074 Жыл бұрын

Wow!! Looks so beautiful ❤️

@lovinglifeasmegan Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@ginahernandez3219 Жыл бұрын

Looks beautiful! Thanks for sharing, Megan ❤

@lovinglifeasmegan Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@ginahernandez3219 Жыл бұрын

@@lovinglifeasmegan you’re so welcome 😉

@franceskey79 Жыл бұрын

It looks beautiful!!!

@lovinglifeasmegan Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@whitneypea Жыл бұрын

It turned out amazing! I can’t wait to see how the full kitchen turns out! I bet your friends are so happy 🥰

@lovinglifeasmegan Жыл бұрын

Now that’s it’s all done & the stress is over they love it!

@Harmony977 Жыл бұрын

Your friends are very lucky to have such great friends as you and your husband.

@donnathibault5885 Жыл бұрын

Megan, you did a fabulous job in this kitchen. You are so knowledgeable about all these things. You will be able to critique how your new kitchen gets installed so it’s done correctly. So hope your leaks are finally fixed. Can’t wait to see your new kitchen. I know it will be great!

@lovinglifeasmegan Жыл бұрын

Thank you! The full transformation video of this kitchen will be live this morning! It’s going to be another month until our kitchen gets done 😩

@lizziel1453 Жыл бұрын

It looks amazing

@lovinglifeasmegan Жыл бұрын

Thanks ☺️

@benitiakimball1526 Жыл бұрын

Great job! 👍🏾

@lovinglifeasmegan Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@chelsealaird8604 Жыл бұрын

It looks so good 😍

@lovinglifeasmegan Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@kimberlywilles8343 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for making these videos! I’m going to start painting our bathrooms cabinets and work into our kitchen cabinets and laundry room cabinets next week and your videos are really helpful! You are giving me my confidence that I can do this and make it as beautiful as you did! Awesome job and awesome video! I just subscribed yesterday and I’m loving your content. 👍🏻💛

@lovinglifeasmegan Жыл бұрын

You absolutely can do it! Most of the time we’ve just gotta get over that mental hurdle & then we realize we are totally capable!

@paulpass3813 Жыл бұрын

Brava!

@lovinglifeasmegan Жыл бұрын

🤗

@barbarapratt5682 Жыл бұрын

Hey Megan! Love the counter top..it really came out beautiful. After last weeks video, I’m starting to think I may be able to do my kitchen cupboards. It will be a big project but I just have to use the right materials and take my time and be patient! Can’t wait for the final transformation 😊

@lovinglifeasmegan Жыл бұрын

You can totally do it!

@shairmainejoycecole9299 Жыл бұрын

Hi megan everything u work for in the kitchen really came out good and pretty i would love to have a kitchen like that very very pretty 😍🤩 hope u have a great day and weekend

@lovinglifeasmegan Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Have a good weekend!

@kileyharlow2599 Жыл бұрын

Wow it looks amazing! Would love to do this!

@lovinglifeasmegan Жыл бұрын

You totally can! It’s a big project but I think anyone could do it if you’ve got the time

@lindseyslifeNstyle Жыл бұрын

Omg it look so beautiful! Loved all the tips. I need to start my projects I’ve been procrastinating on😅

@lovinglifeasmegan Жыл бұрын

Starting is always half the battle 😅

@tawandataylor7271 Жыл бұрын

Nice 💛💛💛💛

@lovinglifeasmegan Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@benitiakimball1526 Жыл бұрын

Happy Fantastic Friday

@lovinglifeasmegan Жыл бұрын

Happy Friday! 🤗

@maddywadsworth4312 Жыл бұрын

We just swapped our cruddy old counters with butcher block about 7/8 months ago. It was so cost effective! $700 all in versus $5000-7000 for stone. I will say though that they require upkeep. Like a yearly light sanding and recoat of whatever sealant you used.

@lovinglifeasmegan Жыл бұрын

Yes upkeep is vital to keep them in good condition! But totally worth it

@gladysrobado3684 Жыл бұрын

Muy buen trabajo 👏👏💪 los felicito 👉 desde argentina 🇦🇷💝💞🤗.

@lovinglifeasmegan Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for watching!

@donnathibault5885 Жыл бұрын

Megan, with all these new skills are you and Derek planning to install your new kitchen? I am constantly amazed at how much everyone can do themselves. Installation is always a huge price tag and can be done by the homeowner as you have shown.

@lovinglifeasmegan Жыл бұрын

We are not planning to do the install for our cabinets or flooring mostly because it’s not recommended from our insurance

@oliviasward24 Жыл бұрын

Love the color stain you chose, it’s looking so good!👏🏼 also…I never knew staining cloths existed lol I’ve always used an old washcloth 😆

@lovinglifeasmegan Жыл бұрын

They help a lot with getting an even coverage & soaking up all of the excess!

@jillwatterud5335 Жыл бұрын

Looks very nice!! Now all they need is a tile backsplash! We did our own. It's not too difficult to do. It's like "jewelry" for a kitchen.

@lovinglifeasmegan Жыл бұрын

They can totally DIY that for themselves lol. I need a break from big diy projects

@jillwatterud5335 Жыл бұрын

@@lovinglifeasmegan Yep!!

@VacationSavingsEN Жыл бұрын

HAPPY MAR10 DAY COLLECTIONS!!

@lovinglifeasmegan Жыл бұрын

🤗🤗🤗

@PassiveAgressive319 Жыл бұрын

This is an amazing transformation, and for a finishing touch I would swapped out the drawer and modern handles to bring the whole kitchen together😊

@lovinglifeasmegan Жыл бұрын

We updated the drawer pulls by spray painting them

@roses609 Жыл бұрын

The countertop looks beautiful over from Catherine Elaine

@lovinglifeasmegan Жыл бұрын

Thank you! 😍

@beckypage6041 Жыл бұрын

Oh girl, I think I’m watching to many videos. For the first 10 to 15 minutes I’m watching you getting it,but the whole time thinking, wait a minute, when did they do the island? This whole time wondering if I missed a video. Then when you said Brandy would be so happy to get her kitchen back, that’s when I remembered we were at someone else’s house 😂 You are doing a really really good job and the way you keep your work area clean is awesome. Take care

@lovinglifeasmegan Жыл бұрын

Everything else was definitely a mess lol, it was just a mess off camera 🤣

@anetbrett9659 Жыл бұрын

🇿🇦🇦🇺looks fantastic

@lovinglifeasmegan Жыл бұрын

Thank you 😊

@lindacomer2296 Жыл бұрын

Amazing!!! I. Guessing you will paint the lower cabinets some shade of dark green (not nearly as dark as the black.. will see!

@lovinglifeasmegan Жыл бұрын

You’ll find out next video 🤗

@josephl.7 Жыл бұрын

Diy kitchen it turns out good

@lovinglifeasmegan Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@abbigailhope Жыл бұрын

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@lovinglifeasmegan Жыл бұрын

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@terezaabe810 Жыл бұрын

Ohhhh😮nice e na sua casa ?muito bom trabalho parabéns

@lovinglifeasmegan Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for watching!

@CrestwoodRocks Жыл бұрын

nice to meet you

@lovinglifeasmegan Жыл бұрын

Nice to meet you too 😊

@CrestwoodRocks Жыл бұрын

@@lovinglifeasmegan smiles

@Harmony977 Жыл бұрын

Hello Megan. I have been trying to figure out what to do for YEARS with my small retirement condo kitchen counter and cabinets. I absolutely love what you have done and now have this as my model for DIY cabinet only and hire someone ( no way I can lift the counter top) to do that but her block counter top. I have a hearthy vibe in the condo and that is just perfect. Beautiful job you did. Are you for hire ??? 😊 love love thé final results

@lovinglifeasmegan Жыл бұрын

I only do this for KZfaq, but if I ever go into the kitchen renovation business I’ll give you a call lol 😅

@Harmony977 Жыл бұрын

@@lovinglifeasmegan I can not see the description box on my phone but do you remember how many jars of the all in one paint you used ( I realized that you did 4 coatings bc of the black base color) . Recommendation on how about to get a butcher block counter and installer? Thank you so much. A new subscriber 😊

@shanafranck2214 Жыл бұрын

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@lovinglifeasmegan Жыл бұрын

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@marijunmagnaye161 Жыл бұрын

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@lovinglifeasmegan Жыл бұрын

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@samuelbaker4759 Жыл бұрын

This looks awesome !!! Where do you find Butcher Block counter top, and is it expensive?

@lovinglifeasmegan Жыл бұрын

I have it linked in the description box for you 😊

@maras6053 Жыл бұрын

Is there a reason why you did the counter first before painting the bottom cabinets? I've never made over a kitchen before so I have no idea but I am curious! 🙂 I love all of your videos make over or cleaning/decluttering. Best motivation ever and it also helps give me ideas for my own home. I'm excited for part 3 and to see what color they chose for the bottom cabinets!

@lovinglifeasmegan Жыл бұрын

We didn’t want to ruin the paint job when installing the countertops. It’s a rough process lol

@maras6053 Жыл бұрын

@Loving Life as Megan I can only imagine! Looks very tedious but I'm sure so very worth it especially for saving money in the long run.

@holliechristopher6946 Жыл бұрын

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@lovinglifeasmegan Жыл бұрын

😊

@deviroseulanday8562 Жыл бұрын

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@lovinglifeasmegan Жыл бұрын

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@debdeleon360 Жыл бұрын

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@lovinglifeasmegan Жыл бұрын

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@icecreamladydriver1606 2 ай бұрын

It turned out really nice but how did you put them together and get them to all turn out? Do you have a second video that shows how to do that. Great Job.

@lovinglifeasmegan 2 ай бұрын

You screw it in place the same as you would any other countertop, and then we used metal brackets underneath to join all of the pieces at their seams.

@icecreamladydriver1606 2 ай бұрын

@@lovinglifeasmeganThanks for getting back to me.

@DonneishaSmith 9 ай бұрын

How have they held up? I wanted to do this but my husband’s fabricator friend was discouraging us using butcher block due to upkeep.

@lovinglifeasmegan 9 ай бұрын

They’ve been great! I do think there is some annual upkeep though

@yourfriendjamie2895 6 ай бұрын

I wonder how hard it is to maintain those counter tops especially if you have a couple kids …. As far as spills or cold drinks …. What do you clean them with ?

@lovinglifeasmegan 6 ай бұрын

They have held up great! I don’t clean them because it’s not my house, but there haven’t been any issues

@lisabennett6625 6 ай бұрын

How did you fill in your seams? We Just got new butcher block. Our contractor cannot seem to get the seams filled in.

@lovinglifeasmegan 6 ай бұрын

The butcher block should be cut to fit together snug, and then fill the seams with wood filler & sand down to smooth before staining & sealing!

@brentlake2597 Жыл бұрын

Did you clamp the countertops seams together?

@lovinglifeasmegan Жыл бұрын

I addressed that in the video

@landun445 6 ай бұрын

Best way to tie 2 pieces together is biscuit cut and pocket screws.

@gavinwall365 6 ай бұрын

What was the budget and final cost and time on this project?

@lovinglifeasmegan 6 ай бұрын

That would vary depending on the size of your kitchen, skill level, and resources available.

@meagainokay7673 3 ай бұрын

Great job but you forgot something very important. You didn't seal the back which will result in water damage. Gotta seal the back and underneath before the install. Then do the tops and edges. Good luck and hope it all goes well.

@lovinglifeasmegan 3 ай бұрын

There haven’t been any issues so far 😊

@Furs_Feathers77 Жыл бұрын

For it to be food grade you DO NOT use OIL period. You have to use WATER BASED stains and poly. I hope y'all do your research rather then listen to people!

@lovinglifeasmegan Жыл бұрын

I did my research. You can clearly see on the can that the product is food safe. Water based doesn’t mean free of chemicals so I’m not sure where you’re getting your information from.