HOW TO MAKE BUTCHER BLOCK COUNTER TOPS?

Here are the steps on how to make your butcher block counter top:

How to Make a DIY Butcher Block Countertop

Building your own DIY wood countertop is an affordable woodworking home improvement project for DIYers in the middle of a kitchen remodel. Follow this step-by-step tutorial to building your own butcher block countertop.

1. Measure your counter area. Use your tape measure to measure out how large you want your countertop to be. Allow for an eighth-inch of space between your countertop and any walls or backsplashes to give it some room to expand in the heat.
2. Cut your wooden boards for your block. Using your table saw or circular saw, cut your wood boards along the edge grain to the thickness you want your countertop to be. If you want your countertop to be 2 inches thick, cut your boards into 2-inch sections. You can leave an extra quarter-inch to account for sanding.
3. Glue and clamp your wooden boards together. Once you have cut all of your pieces of wood, lay them out side-by-side with the edge grain facing up. Begin gluing the pieces together using your wood glue, clamping your glued boards together as you go. Continue this process until you have a slab the size of your desired countertop surface area. It doesn't matter if the ends of your slab are uneven, because you can cut and sand them down later. Leave the clamps on your butcher block until the wood glue has dried, which should take a day or two.
4. Cut your countertop. Using your tape measure, mark the final size of your countertop on your constructed butcher's block. Using your saw, cut the uneven ends of your butcher block to the size of your countertop surface area.
5. Sand and fill your countertop. Run a belt sander over the surface and ends of your butcher block to create a smooth surface. Cover the gaps in your countertop with wood and scrape away any excess with a putty knife.
6. Seal your butcher block. Paint your butcher block with sealer, wood stain, or epoxy resin to seal the countertop, following the directions on your sealer closely. Your butcher block is now ready to be installed as a kitchen countertop.

ref:https://www.masterclass.com/articles/diy-butcher-block-countertop#how-to-make-a-diy-butcher-block-countertop

Sounds like an interesting project, let us know how it turns out.

Its one of those strange things where you might find it’s cheaper to buy them than make them yourself. IKEAs are usually the most affordable.

Here's one made of maple:

https://www.instructables.com/DIY-Butcher-Block-Countertop/

Hello. My son ordered a slab for his DIY island. You might wish price that out.

Hi! Redcacec provided some great information. Unless you already have all the tools, etc., it may be less expensive to purchase ready-made butcher block or even have a woodworker make them for you in the size you require. Good Luck!

Here's how I built the butcher block on our island, I used glue, brad nails and clamps. It worked great! https://www.hometalk.com/diy/build/furniture/how-to-build-your-own-butcher-block-10178442

here is info for you

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A0AYNqOy7Zs

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A2nm3YoE5yA

Lowes also has butcher block countertops. Remember that it takes a lot of time to do the above and puts your kitchen out of commission for a while.

A butcher block's cost depends on the type of wood you use, but a typical edge-grain maple countertop will cost you between $35 and $38 per square foot. Maple is one of the best and most popular for butcher block counters because it's hard and has a clear grain. Cherry and red oak offer rich color. Butcher block can also be crafted from bamboo (it works best with end-grain construction)

This website has all the instructions https://www.masterclass.com/articles/diy-butcher-block-countertop

How To Make A Butcher Block Countertop

https://cascadiacfc.org/how-to-make-a-butcher-block-countertop/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8qQgcL-MQkU

This shows how: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9oXAKwidMpc

I wrestled with the idea of butcher block for my kitchen counters but the upkeep is too much plus they scratch and worse very easily. There are a few companies that make laminate that really looks like wood. The durability of those products is amazing and so are the prices (compared to marble or granite).

We made a wood countertop for the bathroom. It's held up really well. Great choice and it took us one day with a piece of maple plywood. However, butcher block is a different story, you have to make sure you use a proper food grade sealer and the upkeep is tough. If you want to go that route, you might be able to find it cheaper pre-made. I see them in Ikea all the time.

Measure your counter area.

Cut your wooden boards for your block

Glue and clamp your wooden boards together

Cut your countertop

Sand and fill your countertop

Seal your butcher block

Just remember that unlike a bathroom counter the kitchen gets much more use.

Butcher Block Countertop Cons

• Stains and Scratches: Harder woods might not suffer from scratches as much as softer woods, but all wood will stain if not cleaned quickly. Some people will use butcher block like a cutting board but their inviting germs, mold and even warping. To prevent those issues, butcher block needs sealing upon installation and on a monthly basis after that. Find a suitable oil for the type of wood used in your butcher block.
• Can Dry Out: With any wood material, the possibility of it drying out can materialize. It’s important to routinely apply food-grade mineral oil to butcher block to prevent it from drying out.
• Not Heat Resistant: Any hot items placed on butcher block can scorch the wood and leave you having to refinish it to remove the burn mark.
• Collects Dust: Butcher block will show crumbs and dust more visibly than its stone counterparts, so beware that they’ll require more upkeep.

Another link for you with the instructions to make your own. They will look lovely; we don't have butcherblock but my husband made our countertops from wood, then poured the expoxy over top. It's so hard it is like the counter they have in some bars, very durable!

https://extremehowto.com/build-a-butcher-block-countertop/

you can purchase them at Home Dept or Lowes counter top section, https://www.lowes.com/n/how-to/install-a-butcher-block-countertop

I was going to say the same thing. Check IKEA

That involves a lot of wood strips glued together then sanded down and oiled

Make sure you seal them properly with food safe sealant and oil regularly.

This will show you how to make butcher block counter tops: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=35dPCz1kw9Y

Building them yourself is quite involved, you need a good handful of tools as well as the skills to use them, and the wood may end up costing more than buying counters so if these boxes don't feel checked for you, lots of stores carry the counters you can cut and fit, like a local home improvement store or Ikea.

This may help you out https://www.masterclass.com/articles/diy-butcher-block-countertop

While butcher block add warmth it scratches and gouges easily. If you have kids this might not be a good option for you. They do make formica that looks like butcher block. That makes a decent alternative.