Staining Birch Butcher Block. Made with imovie on my phone. How to install a simple butcher block counter. We purchased butcher block slabs made from birch, which has relatively low tannin content.
If you will be preparing food directly on the block, please check the label or with the finish manufacturer to determine if it is food safe.
So thats about all i feel comfortable recommending. Much like your favorite cutting board, butcher block scratches and stains easily, and must be kept dry to avoid warping. Originally, i was planning on going with ikea butcher block for my counters and staining them to a darker color to fit my design plan (ikea counters came in beech and birch, which if i left them in their natural color, would be too light for my liking). (check out our review of ikea butcher block and waterlox.) this time around, we fixed we've got some that we purchased from menards. I recommend spritzing water on the joint to clean all the glue off. At the wood welded® companies, we build the world's best hardwood butcher block. Here's what you need to know to properly maintain. We are putting butcher block countertop on our island.
