Care of butcher block island ?
i recently sanded out butcher block too island to a clean fresh surface.
what do you suggest I use to season it with?
ive seen food grade tongue oil, vegetable oil as recommendations, I want to keep it from getting damaged from everyday use.....
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tung oil is food safe, doesn’t go rancid and leaves a gorgeous color and sheen! We love it. :)
Hi Sharon, hope this information helps you with your butcher block island.
How to Care for Butcher Block Countertops – A Couple Cookswww.acouplecooks.com › Lifestyle › House
We've found the butcher block countertops to hold up quite well to our usual messy ... Don't worry if it looks a bit lighter in the stained area after sanding; it will blend in after a month or two. Also ... Using a fresh paper towel, remove any excess wax. ... Sonja Overhiser is author of Pretty Simple Cooking, named one of the best ...
Hi Sharon. Mineral oil is the preferred method for seasoning wood butcher blocks. Before applying it, warm the oil slightly. It will make it easier to work with. Apply a generous layer of mineral oil with a lint-free rag over the entire surface. And then wipe off the excess. Let it soak in for at least 2 to 3 hours. Then apply wood conditioner by hand. Polyurethane would be a good choice of wood conditioner. Good luck Sharon.
Hello. They sell a dedicated butcher block oil as a proprietary formula or you can use mineral oil which is a pharmaceutical grade oil that commonly you could find over the counter in the pharmacy area.
I would use mineral oil.
Hope this link helps you:
https://todayshomeowner.com/how-to-clean-and-oil-butcher-block-for-use-in-the-kitchen/
here is more info for you
https://newlywoodwards.com/food-safe-wood-finish/
Food-safe mineral oil is recommended. You should oil the butcher block weekly in the beginning and then once a month after that.
Here is how to care for and season your butcher block. https://madeincookware.com/blogs/beyond-the-burner/how-to-care-for-a-butcher-block#:~:text=After%20a%20few%20weeks%20of,wood%20conditioner**%20by%20hand.
Sharon: maybe this will help
https://www.theartofdoingstuff.com/maintaining-butcher-block/
My son did quite a bit of research and this is what he ended up going with. It has been a great product.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004G6X0J2/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Depending on the type of finish you are looking for, check out this great product. https://incrediblesolutionsonline.com/
Any "nut" oil is food safe. You don't want to cover the wood with a film finish like poly. That will chip off when cutting veggies. Actually I would never cut directly on a butcher block counter. I'd use a cutting board.
Mineral Oil