Faux Butcher Block Countertops. And now, buckle up and take a ride with Alyson (remember her camping tent bed tutorial?) to learn how to create your own faux reclaimed wood countertops I didn't want it to look like butcher block, so we played around with several sizes, and types of woods. Boos Makes Butcher Block Countertops in Three Different Grain Styles.
Maintain them regularly and butcher block countertops will reward you by aging gracefully. Peter tested a paint kit to find out. (Keep in mind this isn't meant to be chopped on! Sealing butcher block countertops is a practical and affordable way to protect the surface of the material and bring out the natural beauty of the wood work space.
Is butcher block the right material for your kitchen?
Once we got everything glued into place, we used a two longer boards on the outside edges to equalize the pressure across the entire countertop.
Place the butcher block countertop on top of the base cabinets. End grain butcher block countertops from The Hardwood Lumber Company add warmth and beauty to any kitchen. But without proper upkeep, they can dull and crack.