Be sure that each tool has a brand new blade so that you can get the smoothest cut. Then follow up with an electric sander.
Your kitchen is so amazing. Kristi — I have found your blog to be so helpful but yet I am still so torn. My biggest concern is stains. How have your countertops stood up to stains since using only oil and not a poly?
We are not staining them, just keeping them natural. When a stain appears, it takes just a few minutes to grab some sandpaper, sand out the stain, and put some oil on it. Then they look as good as new. It was seriously the best decision I could have made for my own kitchen!
Good job — the key is conditioning the wood first. Thanks, Sara. Thank you so much for the info on Waterlox. I was planning on buying some tomorrow, but definitely going to reconsider now. I just finished staining the top and long sides of my kitchen island butcher block. I used conditioner and sanded. Did this happen to you?
Her fourth and final attempt sounded like my first and only attempt minus the use of Rust-Oleum products. I used minwax to stain my Ikea butcherblocks and waterlox to seal them with no apparent issues. Below are just a few people who used Waterlox and Minwax with great success. Kristi, why did you have to keep refinishing your countertops? Are they that hard to maintain? I read your post about mineral oil…did you have to do anything to the wood before applying the first coat?
What would you suggest to do before installing the countertops wrt finishing them sealing, etc. For those of you considering these counter tops, be very careful in how you finish them and take your time with the sanding. I have found the Numerar oak tops to be loaded with oil from the factory, so much so that the conventional path of hand sanding with low to high grit sandpaper ending at will NOT remove all of these oils.
This will wreak havoc with your stain and sealing process. I used oil-based products as I was aiming to use the top for a work desk and I had one small section of my 1st coat of polyurethane lift off of the surface after the 2nd coat had dried. This was a good 72 hours after my stain application and it felt dry, but some stain was still rubbing off onto a cloth.
The underside of the top that got less attention was an even larger headache. I used a very light coat of stain on that surface and let it dry for 7 days. For comparison, the top side with the same product and same climate conditions dried to the touch in about 7 hours and looked much better in 24 hours.
Thank you so much for this information. They were too light and everything left marks. We had sanded them twice in the last 4 months. Finding your blog post was awesome. One thing though. I went to Home Depot looking for these items and explained you showed them.
They are awesome. I learned a little about staining tricks that I can use next time. Thanks for you post. Your kitchen looks great.
We recently purchased unfinished butcherblock counters from Lumber Liquidators and have been going through the sand, staining and sealing process. We are about to choose a sealer and we are leaning towards the Rustoleum Polyurethane, but I wanted to get another update from you to see how your counters have held up this time.
How did your Lumber Liquidators butcher block counter come out? I am starting the sanding, staining and sealing process on mine tomorrow. Maple Williamsburg. I would appreciate if you would comment on your process and if you are pleased with it.
This post may have just saved my installation deadline for a lake house client. I originally ordered a Black walnut butcher block for his kitchen three weeks ago,only to be told today that it is on back order til July. Installation was suppose to take place next week.
The vendor has a maple butcher block that he says I could stain to get the same results. I was freaking out about the stain and finish issue due to food safety, but you brought up a good point. I always use a cutting board or food slips for my counters.
Did you only apply mineral oil to the newly sanded, wood conditioner applied, butcher block after sanding to achieve the last most recent finish? Hello, I just had a few questions. Part 3. You can find tung oil at a local paint store or hardware store.
Both products are food-safe. Apply a layer of tung oil to seal the stained butcher block. Dip a clean, dry cotton cloth or rag into the container of tung oil or Waterlox.
Then use the cloth to rub the sealant across the surface of the stained butcher block. Work in long, straight strokes that parallel the direction of the boards in the butcher block.
Apply 4 additional layers of tung oil to the butcher block. Sealing the butcher block is a time-consuming process. It will need several layers of tung oil or Waterlox. Use the same method for each layer: saturate a clean rag with sealant and then rub it along the surface of the butcher block. Use a clean cloth to remove any excess sealant. Give the tung oil a full week to dry.
Avoid using the counter for 7 full days so the oil has enough time to fully soak into the wood. Once the week has passed, you can use your stained butcher block counters. You can still use your butcher block countertops before a full week passes.
Put on a new layer of tung oil every 4 months. Tung oil wears off eventually, at which time it needs to be replaced. Every 4 months—or as soon as the surface of the butcher block begins to look faded—apply a layer of tung oil to the wood. To be on the safe side, though, give each layer days before using the countertops.
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Related wikiHows How to. How to. More References 3. About This Article. Co-authored by:. I repeat every few months paying extra attention around the sink and faucet. Good Luck!!! Love how these turned out! I just bought some Rubio Monocoat in walnut and black. Beautiful counters! Installing ours this weekend. Did you sand before the conditioner? Or only between coats of the stain? Thanks so much!! I am definitely going to spend the extra money on some Rubio.
As well as Osmo. I would much rather have an oil finish without worrying about a poly finish scratching and chipping. Hi there! Just like everyone else…this process and all my research keeps getting me more confused! I am using a birch butcher block top from the home depot for my bathroom countertop.
Would you recommend using the regular tung oil not tinted or minwax pre-conditioner before the Rubio? And do you need to have a sealer like Waterlox or Spar to make it more waterproof after? Thanks in advance! I hope that helps!
We just replaced our old outdated ugly countertops with butcher bloc from menards and stained them with Durbin Monocoat chocolate and let me tell you they are gorgeous, we applied the product rather thickly and let it sit for about 20 minutes and then I watched as my husband wiped it odd telling him which spots needed more and which spots he was wiping too hard on. I just used "A" on these countertops, but I have you the combo on a recent project, and I did like the hardner. It has only been 8 weeks, so I am waiting to see if they hold up better with or without.
It did not change the color. I am fixing to do a table using the Rubios Monocoat 2C. Every other site I have looked at says that you have to totally wipe off the excess within 15 minutes of application or it give an uneven finish as it dries too hard to buff off well after that amount of time.
When you tried the combo, did you still let the stain sit for 20 minutes or longer? I am having trouble with my samples getting the color very dark at all. Since I am trying to refinish my Amish tabletop so the color blends with the matching chairs, this is a problem for me. Thank you. I did 20 minutes without any problem at all. I was looking for color so I just went for it. I would suggest putting it on the underside of the table to experiment a bit.
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How do you darken a butcher block countertop Hello! Butcher Block counter with drop-in sink. Finished stained butcher block countertops. Walnut-stained butcher block. Walnut-stained Butcher Block using Monocoat. Grandma's House DIY says:. September 23, at pm. Libbie Burling says:. September 24, at am. Sonya says:. Barbara Chapman says:. September 25, at am. September 28, at am. I will use actual butcher blocks for all cutting etc. Thanks in advance! Email Save Comment 9. Featured Answer. Rockin' Fine Finish 8 years ago.
You definitely stain them seal them with a oil finish. Like 2 Save. Sort by: Oldest. Newest Oldest. Will this make them easier or harder to care for with regards to stains and marks? Is it safe to prepare food on them? I won't cut directly on the counters.
Like Save. Great question. Because our wood countertops are waterproof, stain resistant and food safe they are a great addition to the kitchen or even bathroom.
The key is truly in the finish used on the wood. Every 3 to 5 years if water stops beading up on the surface then you can simply reapply one coat of Waterlox. All of our wood species fall within a range of hardness that is best suited for countertop use. Each countertop is custom made to order and the boards go from lumber to the finished product in about 14 business days.
You should definitely test water, red wine, mustard etc on a sample to see in person. Photo Credits: 1. Benink - homeowner- submitted photo, Black Walnut plank style with Farm sink 2.
Photo submitted by homeowner who wished to not be named Black Walnut Plank style countertop. Beech edge grain - photo and countertop by Craft Art. Butcher block wood countertops are most popular in high end designs at the moment.
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