Butcher Block Countertops On Dark Cabinets. Boos custom butcher block counter & island tops. You can also use this surface on kitchen islands for dining and entertaining friends Install yours with an unfinished look for a raw, natural feel.
The longer you leave it on, the darker your stain will be. These butcher block counters that I did are in a high use area, next to the stove and fridge. 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.
Next, attach corner supports underneath the counters to properly support the butcher-block countertop.
Full details on how I plan to treat my new walnut butcher block countertops.
But without proper upkeep, they can dull and crack. Butcher block has come a long way from the meat lockers of yore. In fact, just last night I was doing some paint touch up on my upper cabinets, and I dripped a bit of oil-based paint onto my countertop.