Only use the oil sealers on edge grain butcher block topsto prevent this from becoming a problem.
Best butcher block countertop sealer.
Applying coating to a butcher block countertop.
To seal butcher block with mineral oil you simply apply the mineral oil generously let it soak in and wipe off the excess.
You need to do it fairly regularly at first but then only about once a month after you ve gotten through several applications.
How to seal a butcher block countertop.
The liquid coating that dries into a thin layer of plastic film provides a protective layer on the.
Polyurethane is a liquid coating that dries into a plastic film and is excellent for sealing the countertop but then there s a layer of plastic between you and your pretty new wood.
Penetrating sealers and topical sealers.
Polyurethane for butcher block countertops.
A common penetrating sealer is tung oil though we use a product called rubio monocoat.
We chose the fast drying product so shortly after the first coat was dry we were able to apply the second coat as well.
The rubio monocoat sealer is our recommended sealer for wood countertops with or without sinks because you can cut on the surface it s easy to repair and provides a high level of protection.
For more on this product please visit their website.
Tung oil for butcher block.
Sealing butcher block with polyurethane.