Bathroom Vanity Countertop project

7 years ago

I am remodeling my bathroom and I want to make my own bathroom countertop 60" x 24". I will be installing one vessel clear glass sink with accompanying faucet. I want to create a countertop using neutral color stones/pebbles that are already flattened and incorporate some seaglass and other items into the design. My thoughs are to create the base out of 3/4" plywood, paint the plywood a neutral color, lay the stones and accents in place, grout in place (is grouting necessary?), then cover with a coating of epoxy. I'm not sure that grouting is really necessary. Thoughts? Suggestions?

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Nancy in Mich

7 years ago

If I were you, I would check YouTube for videos, or google "DIY Epoxy Counter." There are likely a lot of opinions out there and you will have to decide which methods suit your needs.

Another option would be to identify the epoxy product you are interested in using, then check their web page for instructions. THOSE are the instructions I would follow!

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chansford
Original Author
7 years ago
Thank You Nancy!!!! Well Noted! Have a GREAT Weekend!
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Sina Sadeddin Architectural Design
7 years ago
Nancy gave some good advice about YouTube videos.

Just a word of caution- glass vessel sinks have been known to randomly explode so make sure to do research before installing one!
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chansford
Original Author
7 years ago
WOW Sina, I did not know that! Thanks for the pointer!!
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Design Directives, LLC
7 years ago
I don't recommend vessel sinks in bathrooms - they aren't very functional and they are heard to keep clean. I did have one explode when my client had the hot water running for shaving.
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Debbi Washburn
7 years ago
Great DIY project! Make sure you research the proper substrate for the top. I would think that just regular plywood is not going to be good enough. If you use enough rocks and things you shouldn't have to grout - the epoxy will fill in.

Or you do a display case with a piece of glass

Please post pics when you are done!!
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chansford
Original Author
7 years ago
Thank you Debbi. I have been watching the you tube videos and may just forego the plywood and use a form to create mold. Kinda like the table you posted here. They used a mold to create that effect. I should be able to do the same with the stones. I'm so excited!! I'll post a pic for sure!!