how to finish a butcher block counter top
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- Опубликовано: 4 янв 2022
- In this video I show the easiest way to finish a butcher block countertop. It's packed full of info and gets to the point!
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A great way to get the countertop even finer is to lightly mist it with a spray bottle filled with water to raise the grains of the wood. After raised, sand it down. It gives for a pristine finish on the top!
Just not too much water to avoid warping the whole top!
Such a great guy
Thanks for linking everything but the finish 👍
Good information. Thanks Chris!
Thank you
Yes sir thank you for the videos I'm ready to start my butcher block countertops and learned a lot that I should do and shouldn't do I have questions about the bits that I'm having troubles finding for my router for a flush cut and spiral cut up down etc also to finish around where the sink is going to be under mounted do I have to tape that before I finish that and seal it so that the sealant will seal and what kind of adhesive should I use thanks be safe
Wow, that turned out beautiful. Thanks for sharing your knowledge Chris.
Thank you
Hi Chris... Thank you for your videos and great work! I'm about to start a small kitchen project and I've got a couple of butcher block counters that will need to be finished, I like the product that you used in this video but it seems to be sold out (according to the link that you posted), is there another similar Brand/Product that you can recommend?
Thanks in advance and keep up the beautiful work.
man I wish I have a workshop like this, would love to get a block for my standing table
Buy this for my husband and he so love it and easily unfold.
Finishing a butcher block to use as a bench in my mudroom. What is the best type of stain (water, oil, or gel based?) and sealer for durability since people will be sitting and clothes rubbing on and off the bench daily?
Nice video man. Short, simple and right to the point with no access b******* clogging it up for length. Super great job. As a fellow maker, I applaud you sir.
Thank you. I hate when people add in unnecessary stuff so I try to keep my stuff right to the point.
Very nice
Great video, very helpful, hopefully mine looks as nice as yours when I’m finished 👍
Thank you. Good luck.
I wipe it down with paint thinner after i sand. It helps open the pours a bit and removes the dust
Thank you
Would you cut/chop food on that surface? I don't mind knife marks. I have a kitchen island that I use as a cutting board/food prep surface. I usually finish it with mineral oil, but I like the idea of an oil/wax blend.
I like this guy straight to point!! Great looking kitchen I am doing mine now looking for best ways to go about it and found your video liked & subscribed !!
Thank you. I really appreciate it!
Beautiful.....
Thank you
thats the best look i have seen for chopping block!!! but the Simple Finish is out of stock everywhere!!!! Anything you know of that may be comparable?
It appears that I'm using the same butcher block, mine is 39" x 72" and have been looking for a non toxic finish, this popped up in YT feed right in time. I never considered using a squeegee but sure makes application look easy.
Is there only one finish made by maker brand simple finish hardening finish with wax sealer Is this the kind you used also would this make teak butcher block countertops light color also thanks so much great videos
sweet!!!
800th LIKE! Great job man!
Will using the simple seal allow me to use my kitchen counters without fear of food getting into wood? Like can I do prep work on my counter if I use this? I like to cook and bake breads and want to make sure I use the right product to give me full use of my counters.
Nice! I just finished one of our countertops with Rubio. Super easy finish to apply. I would imagine Simple Finish is similar to it. Although I'm not sure how hard the wax is compared Rubio. Not cheap for sure, but I'm happy with the results. I'm a little bit nervous to cut out for the sink. I bought some flush trim and pattern router bits as well as the Wen hand held spindle sander to help with sanding the inside corners when I do cut it. That sander was hard to find but Lowes has them in stock.
Thanks. Here’s how I did my sink. ruclips.net/video/hkNmw4ql9uQ/видео.html
@@ChrisPowellFSD You're welcome. Yeah I will be going back and watching your video again to refresh my memory and prepare me for it.
Can you please tell me specifically what Rubio product you used? Is it one they say is for floors but you used in on countertops? This looks so easy, but I want to add color to my butcher block too. Thank you!
@@laundryhappens928 probably the monocoat
Hey bud, awesome video . Are work bench the same as butcher block for kitchen cabinet top. I need large size butcher block 96"×36"
I used varnish and after a couple hours the surface is rough and grainy? Do I just sand and re-apply a few times until smooth?
Do I need 000 wool for my last coat?
looks beautiful! I just received an unfinished butcher block and im wondering how long you think i need to let it acclimatise to the house before installing?
I'd really appreciate some guidance on this. I'm planning on building a bar and have an unfinished butcher's block of walnut on its way. For the bar, it's a simple cut across the 3m to make 2.1m and .9m pieces which I'll cut down to 2.1m and .6m to have a countertop with a side piece that will hinge on the side and act as a folding countertop. For this, what steps should I take in terms of when I cut it and when I finish it? Do you finish the piece first before cutting or cut before finishing? The manufacturer talks about finishing it within 24 hours of the factory which I don't understand why if they've possibly been storing it for weeks. I may use a router on the edge to give a similar effect but depends on whether a friend could do it. Thank you. Ashley.
Great Work Chris ! Love the helpful video. Quick Question.... What Squeegee are you using? How do wet the edges with the oil? Thanks again !
How does that product compare to two part epoxy? Don't know the brand yet, waiting to see what my installer wants me to get.
Also, does the underside need to be sealed if it's not going to be exposed at all once installed?
Hey Chris, I followed your cutout, farmhouse template. Worked out well. My issue now is the holdup of my finish vs normal use. It’s pretty frustrating. It’s staining pretty easily imo. I used Howard’s mineral oil, and then conditioner. It’s food safe but I’m guessing that’s the issue. How is this finish holding up to water spots, food stains, etc?
It’s holding up really well. I’ve had some sticky stuff like honey and other things spill on it and they all wipe off. Even around the stove where grease gets splattered cleans up fine.
I’m looking to use butcher block for a desk. What would you finish it with? A water based Polly?
I'm also doing a butcher block for a desk and I chose oil based poly. Oil based dries faster and adds warmth to the wood but smells, and you'll need thinner or mineral spirit to thin it out or clean up. Water based should protect just as well but will not tint the wood and is safer and a bit easier to work with. Or at least that's what I gather
Great video, clear vocals, straight to the point, and no distracting background track.
I found this while looking at butcher block stuff, but you're the same guy who built the sink cabinet with the access door on the back - right? I knew that cabinet looked familiar! Pretty sure I saw it on Reddit.
Think this same method of application (squeegee) would work with OSMO TopOil? I love the idea of the squeegee, since I'll be working on a 42"x10' worktop I made, and constantly need to re-dip my applicator - I would also love not to lose as much of the OSMO to my applicator pad / cloth.
Thanks!
Thank you! Yes I believe it should work.
Chris watched your video and used real simple the first coat turned out fantastically I should’ve left it like that I applied a second coat and had to go away when I came back after a day it was prickly and sticky I had previously sanded it with 440 and then to 220 it turned out so wonderful my daughter saw it and was completely site now it’s ruined how do I get that right? Thank
Can you just apply another coat now that you’ve sanded it?
Wonderful work! Great video. Very informative. I was thinking about using Simple Finish as well on some butcher block countertops. Do you know how long it lasts? And does it offer some water protection? Thanks for any info!
Thank you. I haven’t felt the need to recoat mine yet, but it probably wouldn’t hurt to do it once a year, at least around the sink and high use areas. Water beads up and just wipes off.
@@ChrisPowellFSD wonderful, thank you! I think this is what I'm looking for.
Awesome
Video. Looks great! What kind of cloth do you use to remove dust after sanding and before adding a coat? Is it like a tack cloth and mineral spirits?
Yea something like that would work fine.
Hi Chris. Thanks! Does this simple finish harden? We used mineral oil on ours and unfortunately it stains easy and around the sink is growing mold. It’s been less than a year. Also, when putting paper or anything that would absorb, it will absorb the oil in the wood. Overall, not happy so wondering if this simple finish would be better if it hardens
Try Osmo Top Oil. Food safe. It dries hard, protects well. You will have to sand out the mineral oil first.
Hey, I’m looking to do exactly this (but using the same round over bit for top and bottom) for a desktop butcher block but I don’t have the necessary tools or any experience finishing. What is the typical rate for a job like this if I wanted to take the block to a shop?
I have no idea. That’s going to be dependent on the shops hourly rate. You’d probably be better off buying a router and some bits and doing it yourself.
Do you think an oil coat is better than a urethane? And why
Any suggestions on how best to disinfect this type of counter surface? The internet searches I’ve done make me wonder if they are appropriate for more glossy finishes such as polyurethane only.
I don’t use anything special to clean mine. I think the stuff we have is called Method. Any mild kitchen cleaner should be ok. Just test a spot first if you’re worried about it.
Hey Chris it didn't look like you did anything special for the extra water getting on the sink cut, or the humidity for the dishwasher. How's it holding up?? I have milk paint tung oil in using wondering how many coats to do
It’s holding up great. Getting a little dry on the end grain around the sink. It’s probably about time for another coat.
Is it ok to use/apply the 'Simple Finish' indoors? Thank you Chris.
I’m pretty sure it’s no VOC, so I don’t see why it wouldn’t be. I did it in my garage.
Hey Sir. I’m completing a solid oak countertop with live edge. Only issue is she wants it darker than natural oak. Do they make that product in a darker color? Thanks
I’d probably use something like this: amzn.to/3NGfZRa It goes on really easy and can be maintained. You could also add pigments yourself to an oil, but the problem is getting an exact match down the road if something needs to be touched up. Also, this little jar goes a really long way.
This is beautiful! Does the wood finish/oil darken it a bit? It is kind of hard to tell in the video. Thanks and again beautiful work!
Thank you. It gives it more of an amber tone.
@@ChrisPowellFSD Thank you!😊
Have you tried finish with tung oil. Pings and dings are more forgiving. Polyurethane shows scars when you try to "patch or reseal areas". Tung oil is more forgiving.
I haven’t. I probably wouldn’t use poly on a countertop like this. I prefer oils and waxes.
Where do you buy your butcher block?
Very nice touch with edge profile. Where did you purchase your Butcher Block Counter top?
Thank you. This one came from LL Flooring. I’ve gotten them from Lowes before but like this one more.
I just ordered some from Lowe's myself. The Sparrow Peak brand acacia are super nice. Floor and Decor have them as well for decent prices, if you have one of those in your area, that's a fantastic resource.
Nice video I’m learning though, but Sir I have a question, since it is exposed to water I mean it got wet most of the time, would it be possible its glue over time be weaken and broke into apart?
It shouldn’t. It will require maintenance over the years. I haven’t reapplied any yet, but it’s probably something I’ll do yearly. It’s a pretty easy process after it’s coated the first time.
Hi! My carpenter bailed on me because I put poly on the butcher block before he had a chance to sand it past 180. Now I have to finish this. I used minwax polycrylic clear in a semi gloss. Do I sand it off and do it all over again? It looks nice as is but feels rough. Thank you
Yea just sand it. Mark it with a pencil and sand until the pencil is gone to keep it even like I did in the video.
And I personally wouldn’t use poly.
What would you use?
@@kimcurnutt5104 I like what I used in this video. I’ve done all of my counter tops with it. It’s easy to reapply if needed. I haven’t had to yet. Might be something I start doing yearly just to keep them looking like new. You just wipe it on, let it sit for 15 mins, and wipe the excess off.
How to finish a butcher block counter top: Just take it into your workshop and use your router with dust collector and other assortment of tools and sanders that you have laying around. Lmao
Has anyone tried poly overtop Simple Finish with any success? I emailed them and they said they don't recommend but that it should be fine. Just curious
We just got birch butcher block for our kitchen countertops. What do you recommend I use to whitewash it and then seal it please?
beautiful! What kind of wood is the butcher block?
Acacia
Hi Chris! Tk for this video. Can you please let me know the exact name of the products you use. tK
It’s Simple Finish from Maker Brand.
Is this recommended also for ourdoor buther block?
I don’t see why it wouldn’t work. It will probably just require more frequent recoatings if exposed to the sun and weather.
What product were you useing? The coating?
Simple finish. The link is in the description.
How many square feet does one quart covers
May I know if your butcher block is finger jointed?
Yes, it is
You should always round over end-grain first.
Does it ruin the butcher block if it gets wet?
It protects it from water, but it’s best not to let standing water sit on it. I wipe them off after doing the dishes or if I spill anything.
What is the name of the oil product you used?
Simple by Maker
Is the finish food grade safe
It’s plant based and non toxic as per their website.
What kind of wood is this?
Acacia
Chris I would like to ask you a question is it possible to get an email form from you
I responded to your other message
It says right on their website that the finish you used, is not "Food Safe".
do you need to finish bottom?
Yes
what wood?
Acacia
What is the name of the finish?
Simple finish
I’d think that epoxy would require less maintenance
It’s a lot more work to apply, and if it scratches, it’s not as easy to touch up. Reapplying a coat of this finish every year isn’t a big deal.
@@ChrisPowellFSD depends how you finish epoxy. You can matte it out and buff it
So why would you waste money and time finishing the bottom? I am just finishing a 27"x 60" butcher block with an 18" x 54" maple Boos Blocks middle (got for free) and framed out with douglas fir glued-up sections around the perimeter with 45-degree beveled edge. I see no reason whatsoever to waste finish on the bottom. If anything I might do the bottom with Tung oil, but my main focus is on the edges and surface. ??? This will be a top for my prepping station table that I built for my Freeze dryer, 2 dehydrators, and more. I would love to send a pic, but I don't do ANY social media. And why would you use a finish on a butcher block that is not food-grade? Cheers
It’s common practice to finish both sides to prevent warping. Feel free to do whatever you want though.
so that's not food grade! did you know this?
I’m not sure why that would matter.
I bet it is after it fully cures.
@@ChrisPowellFSD I guess it matters if you plan on chopping food directly on counter top
@@ChrisPowellFSD Really? you do know that butcher blocks in a kitchen environment are used to prepare food on right?
@@Lewisusa11 you do know this is in my kitchen, right?
Is there only one finish made by maker brand simple finish hardening finish with wax sealer Is this the kind you used also would this make teak butcher block countertops light color also thanks so much great videos
Yes just the one.