How To Build A Butcher Block Countertop. Place the butcher block countertop on top of the base cabinets. Also, how thick does the butcher block top need to be?
Taking care of the counters is fairly simple. Unlike laminate and tile counter tops, butcher block is easy to saw and shape into unusual angles or rounded corners. Many manufacturers will measure and install a butcher block for you, but you can save on labor by making your own template out of a semirigid.
While pretty, butcher block countertops require much more maintenance than their marble or stone counterparts.
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Sealing butcher block countertops can make them nearly impervious to the errant spills that come with high traffic areas. One of the positive aspects of having one of these wooden countertops is that it can be refinished to look like new - or at least, nearly new. Earlier this week I shared how I built this kitchen island for my mom.