Reviews Of Ikea Butcher Block Countertops. A review: IKEA butcher block countertops and Waterlox finish - NewlyWoodwards. There are a lot of reasons they could be a great choice.
If you have been researching kitchen countertops, it's likely you've come across IKEA butcher block countertops as an option. This has been quite an adventure trying to find the perfect finish…one that will hold up to water, resist stains, and be durable enough that I don't feel like I have to add felt pads to the bottom of all of my pots, pans, glasses, coffee cups, etc. My husband made it for me (it's actually economical if you buy the pieces of wood and install it yourself) and it takes me kitchen from ordinary to an extraordinary I'm on year three with my IKEA butcher block counters and they still look great.
Maple is considered a "hardwood," but it's kind of on the softer end of the hardwoods (from what I understand Since the sun comes in these huge windows every morning, the counters see a lot of sunlight.
Thinking of using Ikea Birch and Beech countertops for built in desk and surface over washing machine and dryer.
My butcher block is made of maple wood. I also love the look and affordability. All three of these woods are hardwoods as.