One of my goals this summer is to learn how to use the saw, as you’ve heard me say and I have more motivation than ever. I ‘met’ Kevin aka Grover recently and love his new feature
I love what he’s doing to his beach house kitchen. Check out the backsplash! Here is his post:
I decided to add some small shelves on each side of the window and also changed the orientation of the wood for some additional contrast.
I got things moving down the side wall. It’s looking good. We debated leaving the wood natural but between having glued directly to the Formica backer board and having a good amount of it showing and not really being able to extend the power outlets to sit flush on the boards we decided it would be best to continue with out plan of painting the boards.
Here is the window with the shelves painted. You will notice we did a kind of whitewash/distressed look. I think it is turning out real well.
I also changed the orientation of the wood over the stove, it might be hard to see in the picture but the last board has 45 degree bevel towards the wall to allot for removal of the range hood if needed. I even tested getting to the screws and didn’t have any trouble.
Jealous? YES! So, if you’re like me and want to learn more, head over and become a follower! There is an extra incentive you won’t want to miss too – an awesome giveaway! My goal in the next few months is to have this:
posted on my side bar. 🙂
Thanks Grover for sharing your projects! Welcome to blogging!
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That's actually one of my goals (and Hubby's) for this summer too! We bought a few saws in the fall & winter, but I was too scared to use them. I promised that when it got warm, I would make my way out to the cold garage and give them a try! GL and please come back with all 10 fingers still in tact!
Thanks for the feature. I am really excited about the WIWW Series. It should be a lot of fun.
Grover
groverwoodworks.blogspot.com
cool, I've never seen wooden kitchen backdrop like that before. What a neat idea! And I can't wait to see what you will make after you get some saw experience, haha!
I am heading over. Than you for sharing, I have yet to see this site.
I need to learn also, I bought a circular saw over 1 year ago but I'm too scared to even open the box. LOL
Sylvia no need to be scared, mindful and respectful of the tool yes but not scared. Swing on by the blog we are hopefully getting the first tutorial out next week. We are discussing a Miter Saw and how to use it to build a nightstand/table.
Grover
groverwoodworks.blogspot.com
I've been wanting a saw – but I don't know what I'd do with it. It just sounds cool to have one. LOL I'm headed over to Grover's site now. Thanks!
Just get the word "scared" out of your pretty little head and go for it. My husband is a fine wood worker. He builds everything for me, but I know my way around the shop too. We've built many a projects together and it's very fun. Just looking at your projects already completed, I know you'll be a natural! Good luck and have fun!