How to finish butcher block counters
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Lou
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We are buying a house that has butcher block counter and the edges are very sharp. Also, should I seal them?
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Yes! We have butcher block counters and they MUST be sealed or they will get ruined! You can use waterlox or tung oil. Most people use waterlox, we used Tung oil instead because I was pregnant when we installed ours and waterlox contains resin. you will love them though!
Holly Tompkins
on Feb 15, 2016
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food grade mineral-walnut-or tungoil. Butcher block or bees wax.
Janet Pizaro
on Feb 15, 2016
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You can sand down the sharp edges before you seal the wood.
Jan
on Feb 15, 2016
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When I went to buy Butcher Block seal at ACE Hardware, I was told all I need is Mineral Oil. I used it and I am very satisfied with the results.
Enor Martinez
on Feb 15, 2016
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To soften the edges you can either use a router or a ultra fine sanding block at an angle. The included link is for sealing your butcher block countertop with mineral oil, which enables you to use them for food prep, or you can stain if you want a different finish color, and then sealed we polyurethane or lacquer. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=DUv8y8nLg74
LD
on Feb 16, 2016
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Thank you Linda, the video is helpful
Lou
on Feb 16, 2016
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If you'd like a longer lasting product on your counters than mineral or tung oil, check out OSMO Top Oil. I used it on my wood counters and am sooo glad I did. It's safe, dries/hardens completely (unlike tung oil or mineral oil.) I've had it on my counters for a year (including around the sink where I splash water a lot) and they're fine... still repelling the water and show no signs of surface damage. It's super easy to put on, too. From the looks of it, I don't need to reapply it, but may go ahead and put another coat on it around the sink... just because. It'll only take a few minutes. It's also really easy to take care of any scratches or stains. Just sand the spot and reapply the osmo to that area. That's why I would never use a poly finish. You have to sand the entire counter down and start over. Besides, the natural wood finish is so much prettier, in my opinion. The mistake we made was not putting the oil on the bottom of the counters. Wood really needs complete protection (top and bottom) just from the changing humidity in the air. Oh well! As for the sharp edge on yours, I would definitely sand it down to round it a little. I think you'd be happier with it over the long haul.
Kayte
on Feb 16, 2016
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I also went to Ace for the kitchen island top that can be used for cutting board. I bought the food safe oil instead. I may just wipe that down with the rag (I keep in a baggy with the oil) about once a month or whenever company is coming, haha! I have a pic of the on I used on my post titled "A Little and Thrifty Kitchen Island on Wheels" here on Hometalk.
Leslie Lazzarini
on Feb 17, 2016
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Good idea, thanks
Lou
on Feb 17, 2016
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