Countertop Videos

Carpenter Nathan Gilbert helps a couple replace their laminate countertop with butcher block and demonstrates how to apply a mineral oil finish.

Ask This Old House host Kevin O’Connor explains how quartz countertops are manufactured and then helps install one in a homeowner’s kitchen.

Modern concrete countertops can cost a fraction of what other traditional countertops cost. Learn how to make them with Kevin O’Connor.

This video and guide show the dovetail key joinery of a kitchen’s waterfall-edge wood countertop from fabrication to installation.

Norm Abram travels to Germansville, Pennsylvania, to see how countertop fabricator Paul Grothouse is crafting a beautiful 3-inch teak island top for the house

Ask This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey helps a homeowner select the perfect new countertop for their home.

Our step-by-step guide explains how to build and personalize concrete countertops for a durable and stylish upgrade. Read on to learn more.

Combine iron threaded pipe and butcher block to create a kitchen centerpiece.

Learn best practices for cleaning and sealing your stone countertops and addressing common issues like stains and scratches.

Building your own laminate counter can add style to your kitchen without breaking the bank. Read how to complete this task in our step-by-step guide.

Quick tips for repairing damaged laminate counters with This Old House general contractor Tom Silva.