Wooden kitchen countertops
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Brenda Clark
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Need help please!!! I am installing wooden countertops onto my new kitchen cabinets. I have seen many posts her on regarding this but nothing advising as to what everyone uses to make them food grade safe in order to seal and make waterproof after staining..... Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!!! Thank you so much, Brenda
8 answers
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Food grade mineral oil or tung oil: http://www.ronhazelton.com/tips/how_to_seal_and_protect_wood_countertops http://www.waterlox.com/faqs/finishing-wood-countertops/water-and-waterlox-original-tung-oil-products http://ths.gardenweb.com/discussions/2637023/wood-countertop-oil-tung-vs-mineral http://www.greenbuildingsupply.com/All-Products/Paints-Coatings-Wood-Stains-Sealers http://www.uglyducklinghouse.com/wax-butcher-block-countertop-treatment/ What not do to: http://www.addicted2decorating.com/update-on-my-butcherblock-countertops-its-not-pretty.html
B. Enne
on May 17, 2015
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Problem is you said food grade and waterproof. As b.enne said mineral oil or tung oil will make it food grade. But they do not do a great job of waterproofing. Have area for chopping food that away from water. You can use Spar Vanish in those areas.
Fred Mayers
on May 17, 2015
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Are they wood or butcher block?
Sherrie
on May 17, 2015
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I would use polyurethane or spar varnish, and use a separate cutting board for cutting.
Darla
on May 17, 2015
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I have butcher block. I had them natural for years but now they are stained and sealed with watelox. We use cutting board for cutting.
Kara B
on May 17, 2015
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Howard Butcher Block Conditioner - I use this stuff on my kitchen's butcher block countertops. It's a combination of bee's wax and mineral oil. Totally food safe, and if you apply it with the right frequency (once a month), water beads up and wipes right off it. The first few weeks you have the countertops, you want to apply 2-3 times (maybe once a week) so the wood gets good and moisturized/conditioned. After that, once a month does just fine. Just wipe on with a rag, leave for 8 hours, and wipe off the excess. Link to the product on Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Howard-BBC012-Butcher-Conditioner-12-Ounce/dp/B001ESTA30/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1431933220&sr=8-1&keywords=butcher+block+conditioner
Chic Geek House
on May 18, 2015
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I installed butcher block countertops this year. I researched a lot of products. Howard is a great product, but I made my own-beeswax and mineral oil. I just grated the wax into oil and melted until it was a nice consistency (it will thicken a bit as it cools). The mineral oil penetrate, and the wax gives it a nice waterproof finish. I apply at night (one a month or so) and buff it off in the morning.
Dee
on May 18, 2015
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After doing some more research on line I think I'm going to try the Waterlox......gets great reviews, is waterproof and food grade safe! Thank you to everyone for all of the suggestions!!!!
Brenda Clark
on May 25, 2015
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