Was the original finish a wax finish or a polyurethane? Would the card scraper work on a water based polyurethane finish? we have to remove that from a counter top to refinish it. thanks
@@TheRenoBros Thank you! I have a big island with a wood top. I love it but after 10 years, the end with the most traffic is showing wear and I need to do something about it. Appreciate your video!
So does this seal it from soaking in water? I have a butcher block counter that I used to apply and natural wax oil but after a some years the counter has soaked water and it looks like it’s starting to separate or crack and of course is water stained… would this work?
This resists water similar to polyurethane. Some people simply use food grade oils to treat their butcher block. Hard wax oil will do more to resist water than your typical oil treatment.
This finish cures to a hardened surface, so you’re totally fine to prepare food directly on the surface. As with any kitchen, you should clean the surface afterwards.
It would be difficult to effectively sand the countertop area behind the kitchen sink. Not so much necessary for the left, right, and front side, but entirely necessary for sanding and applying oil behind the sink.
If it's made entirely of wood, simply sand it down with a random orbital sander. Start with a heavier grit of 100, then again with 180 or 220. After sanding, use an interior oil base stain (wear rubber gloves and apply with a stain cloth). Wipe off excess, allow to dry per manufacturer recommendations, then apply the hard wax oil.
Thnaks for making this video, I learned several useful tricks for getting a good-looking caulking job.
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Was the original finish a wax finish or a polyurethane? Would the card scraper work on a water based polyurethane finish? we have to remove that from a counter top to refinish it. thanks
If you want to stain the wood, do you just add that step prior to same clear finish you used?
Yes indeed 👍 I recommend interior oil based stain and let it dry according to the manufacturer recommendations before using the hard wax oil.
@@TheRenoBros Thank you! I have a big island with a wood top. I love it but after 10 years, the end with the most traffic is showing wear and I need to do something about it. Appreciate your video!
So does this seal it from soaking in water? I have a butcher block counter that I used to apply and natural wax oil but after a some years the counter has soaked water and it looks like it’s starting to separate or crack and of course is water stained… would this work?
This resists water similar to polyurethane. Some people simply use food grade oils to treat their butcher block. Hard wax oil will do more to resist water than your typical oil treatment.
What if there is food oils on the counter top? Does that affect the new finish?
This finish cures to a hardened surface, so you’re totally fine to prepare food directly on the surface. As with any kitchen, you should clean the surface afterwards.
Will these steps work with a countertop that is made with veneer (ikea karlby butcher block)? thanks!
Hi Frederick, thanks for the question! IKEA’s website does say that the Karlby Countertop can be sanded, so yes!
Could you do this without removing sink?
It would be difficult to effectively sand the countertop area behind the kitchen sink. Not so much necessary for the left, right, and front side, but entirely necessary for sanding and applying oil behind the sink.
I accidentally bought a finished butcher block instead of prefinished. I want to stain it. What do I need to do to remove the finish?
If it's made entirely of wood, simply sand it down with a random orbital sander. Start with a heavier grit of 100, then again with 180 or 220. After sanding, use an interior oil base stain (wear rubber gloves and apply with a stain cloth). Wipe off excess, allow to dry per manufacturer recommendations, then apply the hard wax oil.