Envirotex lists furniture polish as a cleaner if I'm not mistaken

Used a little furniture polish. Wow...slick now!

I did notice my growler/lamp was putting these tinny dents in the top. You couldn't really seem them, but could feel them. The grower has a ring of ridges along the bottom that are fairly sharp. I removed the lamp and after about two day the dents were gone. So I used double sided tape and attached a coaster to the bottom of the growler. That seems to work fine.

Tho I'm not totally happy with the growler. It is fat and low. I'm thinking of going wine bottle. Or even a beer bomber.

And now I need a new project for bar....what to do...what to do????

Small project. I put new material on the bar stools. I actually have two slightly different types of bar stools and the fabric was slightly different and was showing age. So found some inexpensive stuff at Hobby Lobby and threw it on. Not thrilled about the floral, but like the color and it was cheap. Plus all chairs now match,

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Superb job on the table! It really turned out awesome. I've been using Windex for years on my Etex bar top without any problems.

Good to see this thread still going .
Anyone ever had success removing scratches from the ETEX'd surface ?

You can check their web site and Google, but I believe I read where very fine sandpaper will do it. And if needed, you can pour another thin coat.

Thanks, I'm very pleased. I could have done a better job. But I'm really happy. Especially since it is pretty close to 3/4" thick!

I've made a new lamp for the table. Since I used so many Fat Tire tops, I made a lamp out of a bomber bottle.



Then up on my bar one of my favorite wines,

there was a recent episode on mancaves where they did a beer top table. it looked like the just pushed down the tops while pouring the finish over it. really weird. I can't imagine doing that .

anyways, Sdallnct you did a very nice job! I had thought about doing something similar many many years ago. (probably before i thought it was possible).. anyone here remember when you could save pepsi caps & turn them in by weight for gifts?? If I didn't run in my box of them, I probably would still have them to do a table (btw, I got a tv for them)

Thanks, and the gluing of the caps is an issue. If you look close the top is so clear you can see some of the glue. And on a few caps the glue broke lose and they floated. I was able to push them down.

Assuming your using black paint, I'm thinking something like black grout or black tile set. Put on thick and set the caps in firmly and let set good. This should also help minimize bubbles.

Where the hell is the Like button on this site? Nice job!

Figured I would cross post my new build. I would have loved to have a pub style bar like many of you have, but it just wouldn't work for the rest of my gameroom and home.


I recycled the granite from a neighbors home that was throwing it away on bulk trash pick up day. I grabbed the mini fridge from lowes during a dorm room sale for $89. Threw up some RTA cabinets and laid the tile myself.

Hello Sdallnct.... Love this thread. I searched all over and i can't seem to find the brand of the cherry red stain you used on your bar. It is absolutely stunning. I really like the cap table as well.

What design plan did you use or is this something you did on your own...really looks great...doing something for my theater room in the garage and like your photos.

I agree. It's great to see this thread still kickin'

When I was planning my bar I never was able to find one approach that I liked. My build is a mashup of different techniques and approaches I stumbled upon. I think there are enough pics to document the process if you follow my build link, but if anyone has questions I'm happy to assist.

This size and setup is perfect for the build I have planned for the new house. Thanks for sharing!

Any recommendations on glass mini fridges? I'm also wondering if it is a good idea to add a mini wine fridge next to it? I'm wanting to build a walk up bar.

Here is the mini fridge I'm currently looking at:
http://www.amazon.com/NewAir-AB-1200...ss+mini+fridge

update. I bought a Newair 126 and a wine enthusiast 32 bottle mini fridge. Both get good reviews. I'll update with a photo. I just dropped 5k on midline cabinets for my walk up bar last night. I went with Cherry wood and they have soft close doors. Very excited to get them in. I also purchased quartz for the counter top and went with an undermount sink. Trying to decide on the tile for the backsplash now. Tiling with big squares right below the walk up bar also.

I will post reviews of these fridges after I have had them for awhile so others can have a place to start.

It's been a long time since I visited this thread but thought I'd upload a few pics since we just put the finishing touches on our bar.

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I want to dig this one up. So many good ideas. Helped me figure out what I wanted to do for my bar. It’s still in progress though.




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I assume the barnboard is from a big box store? What product is it? I like the look, and I am planning the same thing, but vertical installation.

Yeah from Menards.


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Thanks, I'll have to take a look at it there. I assume it is this one:
https://www.menards.com/main/paint/p...6706572&ipos=5