How to make DIY penny countertop
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Granite countertops are definitely the trend these days. You walk into a kitchen of any new home, the odd is that you will see a granite countertop. I like granite countertops. They are beautiful and easy to clean. However, if you want to be different and original, this DIY penny countertop is for you.
I am sure a fabulous penny countertop in your kitchen will attract a lot of attention. And the countertop will add great value to your house. The way to make the penny countertop is quite simple. You just prepare the pennies, then glue them to the surface of your countertop, and lastly finish the surface. Read at Makezine if you need more details.
You might wonder how much does it cost to make penny countertops. Here is a quick comparison of martial cost per square foot straight from Makezine. With 288 pennies per square foot, it turns out that the material cost per square foot for a penny countertop is less than $6. It is much cheaper than that for granite countertops, even cheaper than that for laminate countertops. Even you use quarters, it is still less than $50 per square foot, no more expensive than granite.