Kitchen Island Butcher Block Countertop. Northern European birch is one of the most popular kitchen islands throughout the world. Beautiful raised panel doors, drawers and side Constructed of solid hardwood and wood veneers, this kitchen island by Crosley Furniture is designed for longevity.
This durable hardwood has similar looks and physical. The birch is a slow-growth, closed grain hardwood harvested from sustainable forests. The butcher block kitchen countertops are oak and their glossy finish was created using a waterproof and food safe sealer.
A butcher block countertop is a great way to cook on your kitchen island without needing a separate cutting board.
In this project I built a butcher style walnut countertop.
Maintain them regularly and butcher block countertops will reward you by aging gracefully. If the thought of covering all of your counter space with butcher block is overwhelming (and a little intimidating), fear not: You can always opt to resurface a smaller section of your kitchen. Is butcher block the right material for your kitchen?