Now
you got your new kitchen with one of these new butcher
block counter tops installed and use it for many
days now. After some weeks counter
tops need some sort of treatment in order to maintain
there beauty. When simple water cleaning doesn't
do any good any more, you need to get to the job. What's
next is refinishing your
butcher block tops.
At
first depending on the manufacturer you will get different
advice. Ranging from every 4 to 6 weeks up to every
3 months your counter should be treated again. Well,
as with many things, it depends on your kitchen. It
is a mixture of kitchen usage and surrounding conditions
which influence the time you should wait between the
treatment. As a rule of thumb, as more humid your kitchen
is less often you will want to spend some time on your
butcher blocks.
What
to use for butcher block counter tops treatment
Before
you start using any oil or whatever, you should clean
every corner of your butcher
block countertops profoundly.
You can use a sponge or just simple sanding paper grid
120 would do fine. Have the counter top
cleaned with tap water and wait until the surface is
completely dry. Than you should apply finishing oil.
With many different oils for butcher blocks available
on the market, you will find mostly of them a being
a mixture of mineral and linseed oil. Some oils are
even FDA approved, which is a good thing as you deal
with an area where your food comes in touch with constantly.
The
oil fulfils two basic needs on your counter
tops. It prevents the wood from drying and protects
it against water. Do not use any kind of lacquer or paint.
Always use the oil recommended from your kitchen
cabinets manufacturer and your butcher block counter tops will
last longer than your kitchen.
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