Casual How To Finish Butcher Block Countertops

I personally do not like oils.

How to finish butcher block countertops. We then used Polyurethane and applied a thick coat on the top of the stain. Two of the cheapest and most widely used products for finishing a butcher block countertop are mineral oil and walnut oil. We generally recommend a natural oil finish for the butcher block tops we sell to homeowners due to the ease of application and maintenance.

This past week we installed our seventh butcher block countertop - this one atop the island in our Farmhouse kitchen remodel. Installing Butcher Block Countertops Our cabinets are original and were in good condition so I refinished those but they werent perfectly level so we had to level the countertops with some wood shims. Sealing Butcher Block Countertops with Mineral Oil To seal butcher block with mineral oil you simply apply the mineral oil generously let it soak in and wipe off the excess.

It dried so on goes another layer. Polyurethane for butcher block countertops. Read on for the DIY plus a bit about the butcher block we selected.

Sanding too fine will polish the surface and close the pores thus making it hard for oil to penetrate. To stop both of those things you need to use a water barrier oil. When the first layer was on it was a beautiful glossy color.

Oils and Waxes Food safe oils and waxes penetrate and hydrate the wood while bringing out the natural character of the wood. So today I wanted a tutorial on how we cut sand finish and install butcher block countertops. You can make sure the butcher block stays strong and in shape by doing regular maintenance such as cleaning and reapplying the top finish or coats.

For polyurethane or water-based sealers you will need to redo the whole process. We sell the full line of Rubio Monocoat products and can include them with your butcher block order. 150 grit sandpaper is fine enough.