Wood counter for my island
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Gre2589175
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Is there a low cost way to have a wood countertop (butcherblock style) for my 3' x 7' island? I currently have 21 squares of 12" x 12" granite on it.
12 answers
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Have you looked at IKEA wood butcher block counters? http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/categories/departments/kitchen/24264/
Z
on Oct 13, 2015
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More info on the above mentioned counters.
Z
on Oct 13, 2015
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Maybe consider butcher block.com.
Janet Pizaro
on Oct 13, 2015
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Excellent idea! Will check it out. TX!
Gre2589175
on Oct 13, 2015
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Please let me know if this was helpful.
Janet Pizaro
on Oct 13, 2015
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well sorry but if you are looking for real butcher block you get what you pay for.
Janet Pizaro
on Oct 13, 2015
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I purchased a piece of butcher board about that size from a local big box store. I think it was about $149
Trixie63
on Oct 14, 2015
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We just made our kitchen island using 2 x 6's from the local lumber yard. We had them trimmed on the sides as they were a bit rounded. We glued them and let them sit for about 24-hours. Sanding and oiling/waxing to finish. LOVE my island!! You need to become familiar with Osmo Top Oil finishes for wooden kitchen work tops and general wooden interior trims. I used it on my Paperstone counter top as well and it is gorgeous. It is from Germany and is a special oil and wax comination made of natural plant oils and waxes. It is a food grade approved treatment, much better than mineral oils. I worked for a butcher block manufacturer and that is all that we used. It is imported into the USA by Environmental Home Center -- 206.682.7332, www.osmo.com.
Lori Johansen
on Oct 14, 2015
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I got mine at Menard's. It was 3 ft by 6 ft and I had my local friendly carpenter cut it down to 4 ft. He also planed it for me. it was on sale for less than $100. It is birch. Sorry I just realized you need 7ft.
Jhmarie
on Oct 14, 2015
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have you considered reclaimed wood? If you live that far from an IKEA i'm making an assumption that perhaps you're out in the country somewhere?? Check locally for reclaimed.
Jeani Miller Miner
on Oct 14, 2015
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I found a butcher block type , (prolly a 12x16) at Home Dept. They are at the end of the isle in the piece section. Buy how many u want depending on the thickness and length u want. Glue each on top of the other , depending on how long and how thick u want them. ( elmers wood glue and clamps will work for this) Then sand , 120 then 220 grit. Then u will have to seal with a wood counter sealant and let cure for a couple of days.
Renata
on Oct 15, 2015
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You can order butcher block counter tops from Lumber Liquidators.
Cheryl
on Oct 18, 2015
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