Step 1 start out by measuring the dimensions around your washer and dryer.
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I ended up needing to use a 1 4 in the back to ensure that my countertop was long enough to cover my washer and dryer.
My contractor is going to build a countertop over my front loading washer and dryer but i m having a hard time finding a simple white countertop that is deep enough 29 30 inches to cover the depth of the top of the w d.
Measure for the height of the counter leaving about an inch between the counter and the appliances.
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Beneath white shelves a clothesline is mounted over fan enclosed silver washer and dryer placed beneath a gray countertop accenting white beadboard cabinets adorned with oil rubbed bronze pulls.
Scroll down for a supply list step by step directions for how to install a birch wood countertop over the washer dryer on a small budget.
Measure the depth of the washer and dryer to determine the depth of the countertop.
Step 3 build the top using a plywood sheet to be the base layer for the custom countertop.
Early this year before we started our laundry room makeover.
I chose to use 1x10s for my countertop for a couple of reasons.
Step 2 purchase wood and create a frame around the washer and dryer using wood screws.
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Most ready made countertops are 24 25 inches deep which would mean the w d would be sticking out about 5 inches.
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2 i love the look of planked wood.
It really doesn t matter.
Deb decided to use 2x6s just because.
After we reinstalled the washer dryer before installing the countertop.
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.
Leave about 6 inches for the water hose connections and the dryer vent.
Cabinet in corner and curtain rod for hanging clothes that don t go in dryer.