Refinish butcher block counter

Refinishing Butcher Block Countertops Despite popular belief, butcher block countertops should never be used as cutting ...

When we decided on wood countertops for our diy kitchen remodel two years ago, I did so much research on sealing butcher block. I was concerned wood counters would be high maintenance and get stained easily. I wanted to naturally darken the Ikea butcher block we purchased to look more farmhouse rustic, and wanted to …

In this post, I’ll be showing you how to seal butcher block with Polycrylic and explain why it’s the BEST sealer to use for butcher block.

While working on the flip recently we had one of those “oh crap” moments when we realized we ruined the brand new butcher block counters. It would be easy to pretend we didn’t screw anything up and post a perfectly flawless “how-to” post, but where’s the fun in that? So follow along, because in this post I’ll share what went wrong and how we made it right so you can avoid making the same mistakes!

Want to stain your raw butcher block counters the right way? First, let us show you what not to do so you can avoid making the same mistake we did!

Butcher block countertops are a beautiful addition to your kitchen — but not when they absorb unsightly stains. Luckily, you can restore them in just a few easy steps.

It's been 2.5 years since we installed our black walnut countertop from CraftArt (more on that here) in our kitchen and this past weekend we took some ...

Butcher block tables can last for years in an active butcher shop or restaurant. Antique butcher block tables have a rich patina and wear marks that makes them attractive for your kitchen. If you acquire an antique butcher block clean, refurbish and sterilize it for use in your kitchen or as a decorative side table.

It might be hard to tell the difference in these two photos. That perhaps means I did my job. Below is before and above is after. This bu...

Moving right along on our work/playroom renovation with one more big project completed! This past weekend I took you guys along for the ride in my IG stories as we installed/stained the butcher block and finished our desk and window bench seat. Here’s where we left off in the last update: The window bench seat […]