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Butcherblock Counters - Finish Options
Butcherblock Counters - Finish Options
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Feb 12th, 07
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Waterlox

Waterlox is a marine finish that is Tung Oil based. It is a penetrating finish, and protects not only against water, but against sun, wind, rain and salt - though you probably don't have THAT harsh an environment in your kitchen. Waterlox is non-toxic when cured, but should not be used for cutting as scratches do not easily sand out. Waterlox will darken wood and dries to either a satin, semi-gloss or high gloss finish depending on the product used.

Waterlox can be applied with a cloth, or even with a roller or brush. Reapplication is infrequently needed, but if desired, new coats can be applied directly over the old. Examples of countertops with Waterlox can be seen at DeVos Custom Woodworking.

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Butcherblock Counters - Finish Options 
Waterlox Finish in Original Formula and Medium/High Gloss Sheen
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NUMERÄR
PRONOMEN
PRONOMEN Wall Edging Strip
Behandla
SKYDD Wood Treatment Oil - Mineral Oil
Spoon Oil
General Finishes' Salad Bowl Finish
Tung Oil
Polymerized Tung Oil
Waterlox

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By spitha on Aug 9th, 09, 3:40 am
Re: Butcherblock Counters - Finish Options
Susan,
Thank you for your great article and research!!

I'm in the process of installing my -non IKEA- oak butchers block countertop.
I purchased a can of Behandla and a bottle of mineral oil (they recommend it for kitchen utensils and chopping boards) from IKEA to finish it.

I would prefer the mineral oil as it is completely odourless compared to Behanlda which has a strong odour.

Could I use either one?

Would there be differences in:
a.what would be the best wood protection (for moisture penetration, scratch protection and wood maintenance)
b.final finish and surface outcome?

What about using Behandla as the first coat on the untreated wood surface and then use mineral oil for future coatings?

Thank you
Lisa
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By lbm2109 on Jan 19th, 10, 12:50 pm
Re: Butcherblock Counters - Finish Options
Does anyone have insight on which finish to choose for maximum prevention of hairline cracks at the edges?

I recently bought a NUMERAR countertop in oak. I sanded and applied mineral oil every other day, and in about two weeks it began to pull apart on both sides at several glue seams, and a 1/8" crack developed in one plank.

I'm going to bring this back into the store and get it replaced under warranty (hopefully!). I have three questions for you all:

Could the dry air in my New York apartment be causing this? Should I humidify?

Would birch or beech be less susceptible than oak to developing hairline cracks?

Should I finish with something other than mineral oil this next time? Behandla scares me a bit, due to the spontaneous combustion risk. What about Waterlox?

Thanks in advance for any insight!

Lawrence
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