Sanding New Butcher Block Countertops

I recently took a palm sander to our home butcher block and wanted to share how easy it was to resurface and make look like new.

Sanding new butcher block countertops.

I have to say i love it. This past week we installed our seventh butcher block countertop this one atop the island in our farmhouse kitchen remodel. Read on for five easy ways to take care of your hardworking butcher block. Pour a wax and oil finish like butcher block conditioner onto the wood and rub it back and forth with a lint free cloth.

Before we jump straight into the tutorial i want to talk about my countertop first. Do not allow liquid to stand on the block for a long period of time. It can stain the butcher block and cause the wood to expand which may result in damage to your butcher block. They offer several different types of wood and i ended up going with the builder s maple butcher block countertop.

I knew i could achieve this same look with good quality products and some elbow grease. Thick slabs of walnut and mahogany will instantly warm up a kitchen making it the most inviting room in a home. I also knew that to make butcher block counters as highly functioning as possible you need to seal them up so they don t soak up every water oil and food stain that. Keep your wood countertop dry and away from direct heat.

Though classic stone countertops can sometimes make a space feel cold and standoffish. The first big trick with butcher blocks is to oil them immediately to seal and protect the wood but often nothing happens after that. The butcher block counters that make me swoon have a richer darker shinier finish. Butcher block is made by gluing several pieces of wood together.

So today i wanted a tutorial on how we cut sand finish and install butcher block countertops. How to install a butcher block countertop. Read on for the diy plus a bit about the butcher block we selected. Butcher block countertop finishing and installing learn how to transform an unfinished butcher block countertop into a custom fitted professional looking.

To maintain the countertop s stain resistance reapply whenever the wood looks dry. Once again only sand in the direction of the grain and finish with cleaning the surface of the butcher block with a tack cloth to remove the sanding dust. Step 7 safe finishes photo by kolin smith. Wait 20 minutes then buff with a clean cotton cloth.

If light scratches occur sand the surface gently with 220 grit sandpaper and reapply your food safe oil. Also stain your butcher block if you ve had your counters for several years and the current finish is looking worn or faded. If you re having butcher block counters installed you ll need to stain the wood to protect it and enhance it appearance.