At Lowe's, butcher block was actually more expensive (in Maine) than granite options installed. We did it outselves and now I have lots of woodworking tools I wanted and still saved so am very happy. I could not have done Granite so in that sense it was cheaper, but would have been the most expensive option if I had it done for us.
@@Fajah69 I think even the Lobsters are expensive unless you have a friend who lobsters...however they are fresh and I will never have a frozen lobster again.
This was really helpful, thank you! One question: When it’s time to reseal the countertops, do you have to do anything to them before applying the stain? (Sand, strip, anything like that?)
Thanks!! If the countertops are still in pretty good shape and have a uniform look, then I would just do a light sanding then re-apply a sealant. If there’s lots of discoloration or water spots then you would want to sand down all the way to bare wood.
Excellent video. Question: when it's time to re-seal the countertop: do I have to sand it down to take off the previous sealant or, can I just seal on top of the old?
If the previous sealant has worn evenly, then you could just do a light sanding and apply new sealant. However, if there is splotchiness or uneven wear, it would be best to fully sand it down.
You can definitely stain in a lighter color or go with a whitewash option, but I don't think you'll be able to achieve a true white color that's found in stone countertop finishes like quartz and granite.
They are very similar, but here are a few key differences. Spar Urethane is a good choice for indoor & outdoor. It is a little bit more flexible, and more resistant to sun fading, and temperature extremes. Polyurethane is more resistant to chemicals, and heat. It also takes longer to try and lets off more fumes.
What sucks about my kitchen is where I want a butcher block top, the base cabinets give less than 3/4" between the top of the cabinet and the window sill. Most of the butcher block is 3/4" to 1-1/4.
To butcher block or not? The decision is really pretty simple. Butcher block, or other “soft” material is wanted wherever knives will be used. Better to scratch the top than to dull the blade. That’s a minor “plus,” one which is easily offset by the trouble with wood: WATER. Simply put, wet areas quickly damage butcher block. That’s why butcher block needs fairly common treatment with various oils or sealers. Variations in humidity, or repeated soaking / drying cycles, will cause a wood top to warp and split. Next to the range, setting a hot pot on a wood top will leave scorch marks.
Do not use cutting board oil, or anything mineral oil based. Use pure tung oil. Extremely high water and mildew resistant, and good heat resistance. Wipe on one very thin coat every one or two years, and you're good to go.
Look at your old cutting board, do you want your counter to look like that? No, but there’s no countertop that you would want to cut directly on, for the sake of your knives and your countertops, always use a board. I think wood countertops anything else wood gives the best feel and look at home
I must say, this is the most helpful video I've seen regarding this topic! Thank you!
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WOW!!!! A TOTALLY AWSOME VIDEO AND EDUCATION!!!!! THANKS FOR SHARING. I LEARNED SO MUCH.
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At Lowe's, butcher block was actually more expensive (in Maine) than granite options installed. We did it outselves and now I have lots of woodworking tools I wanted and still saved so am very happy. I could not have done Granite so in that sense it was cheaper, but would have been the most expensive option if I had it done for us.
I used to live in Bangor for 7 years, everything in Maine is more expensive (except Lobsters).
@@Fajah69 I think even the Lobsters are expensive unless you have a friend who lobsters...however they are fresh and I will never have a frozen lobster again.
Thanks for all of the good information 👍🏻 how do you feel about applying tongue oil on the new block ?
Why did you not mention 'tung oil' for the countertop finish? What's the choices of creating corners in an 'L or U' shaped kitchen?
Have you heard of WaterLox watched a video where they used this to reseal there butcher block?
Super helpful info, thanks!
What about walnut?? I really like the look of walnut after it’s been oiled. Is that hard?
Quick guestion.....is the Spar Urethane food safe? Since I would be using it on a kitchen counter doesn't it need to be food grade/safe?
I bought birch well my installer bought birch and it’s so naughty. I’m taking it back and I’m going to get another kind. What kind will have no knots
Isn’t oil based toxic for the kitchen countertops though?
Thank you!
Very informative video
This was really helpful, thank you! One question: When it’s time to reseal the countertops, do you have to do anything to them before applying the stain? (Sand, strip, anything like that?)
Thanks!!
If the countertops are still in pretty good shape and have a uniform look, then I would just do a light sanding then re-apply a sealant.
If there’s lots of discoloration or water spots then you would want to sand down all the way to bare wood.
Can you refinish with another sealant if you use the mineral oil and beeswax methop
Excellent video. Question: when it's time to re-seal the countertop: do I have to sand it down to take off the previous sealant or, can I just seal on top of the old?
If the previous sealant has worn evenly, then you could just do a light sanding and apply new sealant. However, if there is splotchiness or uneven wear, it would be best to fully sand it down.
I LOVE BUTCHERBLOCK CONTER TOPS!!!! A CLASSIC TIMELSS ADDITION TO ANY ROOM!!!
i don't believe you aren't an AI
I'm going to have to look online, bc I'm thinking about Black Walnut
Great video. Can I stain them as white as quartz. I know some stain has added pigment.
You can definitely stain in a lighter color or go with a whitewash option, but I don't think you'll be able to achieve a true white color that's found in stone countertop finishes like quartz and granite.
How to seal it if I want to chop on it?
Very Helpful. I ready to commit.! Thanks.
You got this!
Are Molave aka mulawin in Philippines good choice for this butcher block?
What is the difference between polyurethane and spar urethane?
They are very similar, but here are a few key differences.
Spar Urethane is a good choice for indoor & outdoor. It is a little bit more flexible, and more resistant to sun fading, and temperature extremes.
Polyurethane is more resistant to chemicals, and heat. It also takes longer to try and lets off more fumes.
@@JoyfullyGrowingBlog Have you heard any pros/cons of sealing butcher block countertops with some type of durable and/or heat resistant epoxy?
What sucks about my kitchen is where I want a butcher block top, the base cabinets give less than 3/4" between the top of the cabinet and the window sill. Most of the butcher block is 3/4" to 1-1/4.
You can continue the butcher block into your window sill
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Interesting...🤔
Thanks for the video!!!!
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To butcher block or not? The decision is really pretty simple.
Butcher block, or other “soft” material is wanted wherever knives will be used. Better to scratch the top than to dull the blade.
That’s a minor “plus,” one which is easily offset by the trouble with wood: WATER. Simply put, wet areas quickly damage butcher block. That’s why butcher block needs fairly common treatment with various oils or sealers.
Variations in humidity, or repeated soaking / drying cycles, will cause a wood top to warp and split. Next to the range, setting a hot pot on a wood top will leave scorch marks.
Thank you
Thanks for watching!
Do not use cutting board oil, or anything mineral oil based. Use pure tung oil. Extremely high water and mildew resistant, and good heat resistance. Wipe on one very thin coat every one or two years, and you're good to go.
Yes absolutely!
Look at your old cutting board, do you want your counter to look like that? No, but there’s no countertop that you would want to cut directly on, for the sake of your knives and your countertops, always use a board.
I think wood countertops anything else wood gives the best feel and look at home
BUTCHER BLOCK CONTERTOP RENISANCE!!!!
SO CHEAP!!! AND CLASSY!!!!
Thank You
Thanks for watching!