Oiling Butcher Block Countertops

Oiling Butcher Block Countertops. The oil to use on a butcher block countertop is the same oil you should use to maintain a wood cutting board. Dont use a food oil like olive or vegetable oil which will oxidize on the surface and start to smell.

See reviews photos directions phone numbers and more for the best Counter Tops in Churchland VA. Once you have cleaned and dried your countertop well then you should apply the first layer of food-safe mineral oil on your block once the oil is applied use the clean cloth to equally cover the surface of your block wait for 30 minutes and then perform the second application. But youve got options.

Naturally they go from light to dark and you can pick up a butcher block countertop at the hardware store unfinished.

Start with a clean countertop and then pour on the mineral oil spreading over the surface with a cloth. Butcher block and plank countertops plus countertops made by John Boos Co. Give them a refresh with food-safe mineral oil or butcher-block conditioner available at home improvement stores. Sealing Butcher Block Countertops with Mineral Oil To seal butcher block with mineral oil you simply apply the mineral oil generously let it soak in and wipe off the excess.