Install yours with an unfinished look for a raw natural feel.
How to make butcher block countertops darker. As before apply the stain with a paintbrush using long strokes that go with the direction of the wood grain. What would you call it. Allow the stain to dry overnight. Apply a second layer of stain to the butcher block.
I was using a water based stain so used this wood conditioner. Remove any old trim back splashes the sink and old countertops. There s something special about wood butcher block countertops. You can make up your own butcher block countertop or the same technique can be used to create cutting boards or a top for a roll around cart.
3x3custom tamar 1 437 563 views. The first step to putting in new countertops is to remove the old ones. The most important thing was to make sure that the different types of wood were evenly dispersed throughout the butcher block. Pure tung oil is a good choice for a food safe wood finish for your butcher block countertop or kitchen island.
The second coat will further darken the wood and ensure that the top of the butcher block is protected against scratches. Make note of measurements and transfer them to butcher block. Step one apply a wood conditioner appropriate to the stain you re using. Clamp straight edge along cut line allowing for width of circular saw blade and saw guard image 2.
Mark cut line with a pencil image 1. If you re using a water based stain use a wood conditioner meant for water based stains. Every wood type stains differently so once the stain is added the character of the wood color and grain is really brought out. Wood butcher blocks countertops can take on many looks.
The steps in creating the top are fairly easy but the project does require some special tools especially for the larger size tops. However leave the wood underlay beneath the countertops. Before we installed our butcherblock countertops over at project dollhouse i did some research on how to care for the butcherblock and as well as how to darken the color because we have so many white and tile surfaces in the kitchen i wanted to add some warmth to the mix and a rich finish on the countertops could help me accomplish that. In most kitchens there are a lot of cool and hard surfaces.
It will serve as the support for the new countertops and make them thicker as well. It s easy to apply nontoxic and leaves a beautiful matte finish that fits into almost any home style. This joint looks complicated but it s only two cuts.