How To Finish Butcher Block For Desk. Biggest thing to remember with any butcher block is seal all sides to prevent warping It will darken the wood a bit.
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Thanks so much for the replies! Oil based stain with a thick gel like consistency helps enhance the beauty of the wood. It should hold up to anything, including the odd drip of tea or coffee.
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Cut Out For Any Structures In The Way If Wall Mounting.
Sometimes has vegetable oil mixed in. I need to finish and seal it, but i want to keep the wood color light and cool. Next, i attached the legs.
It Should Hold Up To Anything, Including The Odd Drip Of Tea Or Coffee.
Refer to manufacturer for dry times and number of coats. When making cuts, be sure to protect the finish. I'm going to use this butcher block as a desk top.
Finishing butcher block for a desk. Oil based stain with a thick gel like consistency helps enhance the beauty of the wood. The triangular leg shown in the main picture gives plenty of joint surface for a good attachment, but go with what you prefer.
Sand Down Both Sides 6.
Repeat two or three times before you use it, and whenever the wood dulls. I haven't been able to find too much information on burnishing wood, other than a few references to buff aggressively with denim. Then apply a second coat again on all surfaces.
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Choose the size (length and width) 3. Comments (8) i think by far the easiest finish is food grade mineral oil. After an exhaustive search, i sourced this rubberwood butcher block from lowe’s and purchased one 8′ two 6′ slabs.
