Do Wooden Countertops Stain. Stain works in stages; the longer the exposure, the darker the color. It really was not hard to do at all.
Unfortunately, this product is now harder to purchase. Can you stain butcher block countertops? is a frequently asked question that has many different answers; many of which depend on the finished product you desire. But it brings out details of the wood that you didn't see before.
Whether you choose to stain your wood project or not, it is important that you protect the wood with a clear finish, such as polyurethane.
One thing to note about staining -- and I noticed this because we had lived with the bare wood for so long -- it can be a little bit of a shock when you first apply the stain.
How to make a DIY wood countertop and how I gave it a tiny bit of "aging" too. Y. (Do it Yourself) tutorial demonstrating how to do Butcher Block / Wood Countertops. How to Get Stains Out of a Butcher Block Countertop.