Add the 3 4 thickness of the plywood sheets and the countertop is actually 41 1 2 high.
Diy countertop above washer and dryer.
Measure the depth of the washer and dryer to determine the depth of the countertop.
It really doesn t matter.
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So measure the height of your set and add an inch or two.
How to make a countertop over your washer and dryer.
Most washers and dryers will have adjustable feet underneath them so that you can raise or lower as needed but mine did not.
We researched plywood countertop ideas and decided to add a diy plywood counter top for folding clothes over the washer and dryer.
Leave about 6 inches for the water hose connections and the dryer vent.
Step 3 build the top using a plywood sheet to be the base layer for the custom countertop.
You do not want the counter sitting directly on top of them.
October 2 2014 at 12 58 pm.
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.
The most important measurement was for the height of the countertop which was 40 1 2 from the floor.
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That height allows about 1 1 2 between the top of the washer and dryer and the bottom of the countertop.
Step 2 purchase wood and create a frame around the washer and dryer using wood screws.
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.
This diy wood countertop project was inexpensive and able to complete with one person for installation.
Measure the laundry room.
Deb decided to use 2x6s just because.
Measure for the height of the counter leaving about an inch between the counter and the appliances.
So i figured the first post i would put up this week should include some answers.
I didn t stain it or even cover up the layered edges i really wanted to embrace that natural look.