Staining Butcher Block Countertops
I tested out a couple of popular methods for removing stains before landing on my favorite.
Staining butcher block countertops. We have walnut butcher block counter tops. The shop vac will catch most of the dust. Wood surfaces crafted in end grain construction are known as butcher block countertops. Apply stain to every surface of the butcher block.
Here s a guide to choosing the right stain and applying a professional looking finish. Dip your paintbrush in the can of stain and tap it against the side to remove excess stain. Top sides and bottom if any wood overhangs the cabinets below the butcher block. Here at grothouse the answer to can you stain butcher block countertops is.
We do not stain butcher block countertops because they are made in end grain construction. I used minwax and found it at home depot. Two methods for removing stains. They still look absolutely beautiful.
Apply a thick layer of butcher block conditioner with either a rag or a brush. Turn on the shop vac then turn on the sander and sand away. A penetrating sealer soaks into a substrate such as wood concrete or stone and it seals the pores from the inside. If you ve stained wood before feel free to jump right in on your countertops.
You can stain butcher block countertops using wood stain with suspension agents like water and alcohol or with wood stain with finishing agents like lacquer or polyurethane. Paint on a layer of stain parallel to the direction of the boards. One great smelling and popular approach recommended by many sources online suggests scrubbing salt onto butcher block surfaces with the pulp side of a lemon. There are a variety of options for permanently sealing and waterproofing butcher block wood countertops commonly used in kitchens.
For a longer wearing surface stains with finishing agents are best as they form a coating on top of the wood. All we did is wipe tung oil on them to seal them no stain required because of the beauty of the walnut wood. Sand down lightly with 220 grit sandpaper and wipe surface off again with a clean rag. I however was a newbie to staining so i practiced my staining technique on a few scraps of the butcher block that were left over.
After everything was sanded down and the dust was wiped away i put a coat of wood conditioner on the butcher block according to the instructions on the can. Wipe down your surface with a dry rag to remove anything left over from sanding. Butcher block countertops cannot be stained. We ve had them for 6 or 7 years now.
When considering sealers there are two types available. Once it cures moisture is not able to penetrate the surface. We bought this house with a butcher block counter already installed on the island however it was rather stained and had probably been sealed with just some wax or oil so had its natural pale color.