Fun Treating Butcher Block Countertops
HOW TO MAINTAIN BUTCHER BLOCK COUNTERTOPS.
Treating butcher block countertops. How to seal a butcher block countertop After a light sanding wipe away any dust using a tack cloth Protect your hands with disposable rubber gloves Use old cotton rags to wipe on the first coat and leave to dry about 6 hours. An application of food-safe oils or another of the options well share below can restore the surfaces sheen and help recondition with each application. Mineral oil walnut oil tung oil polyurethane sealers and modified plant oils can all be used for sealing butcher block countertops.
Butcher block countertops are frequently used in small homes and tiny houses. Remove everything from your countertops. If you do opt for this type of protectant always use a VOC-containing film finish in a well-ventilated area and wear personal protective equipment.
Wipe them with a damp cloth. Let the oil soak in for as long as. Pour an excess of oil onto the butcher block and let it soak into every corner of the wood.
Over time butcher-block countertops can lose their luster and look dull and dry. While your countertop is brand new this will need to be redone frequently but a broken-in butcher block needs new mineral oil only every month or so. Give them a refresh with food-safe mineral oil or butcher-block conditioner available at home improvement stores.
Along with applying a protective treatment you should also properly seal your butcher block countertop. Butcher block wood countertops are sleek warm sustainable healthy and easy to maintain. We generally recommend a natural oil finish for the butcher block tops we sell to homeowners due to the ease of application and maintenance.
For natural plant oils or mineral oil spread an even coating of oil over every part of the butcher block. We sell the full line of Rubio Monocoat products and can include them with your butcher block order. A fresh look for your butcher block countertop doesnt havent to involve the headache of extensive sanding to rejuvenate the surface.