How To Refinish Butcher Block Countertops. Apply a light coat of mineral oil or butcher block oil to what will become the underside of the butcher block. For best results check with the manufacturers recommended application process.
Apply a light coat of mineral oil or butcher block oil to what will become the underside of the butcher block. Application Apply to a clean and dust free butcher block. If youre looking to stain or refinish butcher block countertops in the future I hope this post helps you to avoid the mistakes we made.
Pour an excess of oil onto the butcher block and let it soak into every corner of the wood.
As many of you know we refinished our butcher block countertops last month as part of our kitchen refresh. Liberally rub entire top with Bees Oil which is a nice pasty mix of beeswax and mineral oil. Allow the oil to soak in for about 15 to 30 minutes. Just dip it in a small tray with Waterlox in it and drag it across the countertop.
