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BUTCHER BLOCK FINISHES
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ORCHARD WALNUT side grain butcher block
We have some customers who use their butcher blocks as a large cutting board and others who treat them like fine furniture. In both cases, scrape off excess food and just wipe clean with a damp sponge after use. Avoid harsh detergents and puddles of standing water. That's it!
Maintenance depends on how you use it and what finish was specified.
NATURAL OIL finish is a unique blend of raw (not boiled) linseed and tung oils. You can use these countertops just like a cutting board. Because wood is a natural, living material, it continually absorbs more oil, so regular re-oiling will be necessary to maintain the wood's original luster, just like you should be doing with all of your wooden ware in the kitchen. Re-oiling is simple, just spread oil evenly over the surface, allow it to soak in for about 5 minutes then wipe the excess off with a clean rag. It's that easy!
MARINE GRADE OIL finish creates a satin matte protective coating on top of the surface of the butcher block, sealing the wood and protecting it from moisture absorption. It is NOT a thick- plastic looking finish, think more the feel of antique fine furniture. This finish is great around sinks but is not designed for cutting on (you don't want to cut through the protective finish). Marine Grade Oil finished butcher blocks won't need regular re-oiling.
NW
ORCHARD WALNUT side grain butcher blockWe have some customers who use their butcher blocks as a large cutting board and others who treat them like fine furniture. In both cases, scrape off excess food and just wipe clean with a damp sponge after use. Avoid harsh detergents and puddles of standing water. That's it!
Maintenance depends on how you use it and what finish was specified.
NATURAL OIL finish is a unique blend of raw (not boiled) linseed and tung oils. You can use these countertops just like a cutting board. Because wood is a natural, living material, it continually absorbs more oil, so regular re-oiling will be necessary to maintain the wood's original luster, just like you should be doing with all of your wooden ware in the kitchen. Re-oiling is simple, just spread oil evenly over the surface, allow it to soak in for about 5 minutes then wipe the excess off with a clean rag. It's that easy!
MARINE GRADE OIL finish creates a satin matte protective coating on top of the surface of the butcher block, sealing the wood and protecting it from moisture absorption. It is NOT a thick- plastic looking finish, think more the feel of antique fine furniture. This finish is great around sinks but is not designed for cutting on (you don't want to cut through the protective finish). Marine Grade Oil finished butcher blocks won't need regular re-oiling.