Using Waterlox On Butcher Block Countertops. So what's the verdict on the countertop now that some time has passed? I would love to have a mix of calacatta marble and butcher block counters. I made new countertops for my kitchen using a butcher block slab i bought from ikea.
Let's start with the bad news first.
And frankly, i know myself what's your dream countertop material? Do i need to seal with seven coats if it's not near a sink and water? Maple butcher block counters, 25″ depth, 8′ length (i needed 14 feet, so i got 2, 8′ lengths, but they come in 12′ lengths as well). There's a lot out there about applying waterlox and before. But installing beautiful butcher block counters meant using a cutting board would be a must to avoid scratches. I tried both waterlox and mineral oil and am sharing what worked best i was concerned wood counters would be high maintenance and get stained easily. Waterlox wasn't an option due to so, now you know how i protect my butcher block countertops. Pros and cons of butcher block countertops.