getting the best finish on a solid block kitchen worktop ?

[leejakob]

looking forward to hearing your comments
sanding stages? finishing choice oil/wax/varnish ?
thanks for any comments [big grin]

 

[Floorman70]

I usually only do floors,but i suppose the principal is the same,personally,i`d say oil,because it repells liquid(although you do have to refresh it from time to time),i believe they do some sort of anti bacterial one specifically for the job,on a floor i`d usually only go down to a 120 grit,but you may be better going down to 150 on a worktop(just because you see it closer up than a floor),any finer and you close the grain and make it harder for the oil to penetrate,2 possibly 3 thin coats should do it(wipe off any blead out before it dries).
wax may cause water marks
varnish can easily get damaged by knives etc.and is harder to repair.

I may be wrong on some of these points,but i`m sure someone will point them out [smile]

 

[Sparktrician]

Whatever finish you choose, be sure that it's a food-grade one. 

[smile]

 

[tbellemare]

Mineral Oil from the drug store is the most economical way to seal. Seal several times until it is pretty saturated and then... Once a day for a week, once a week for a month, and then when needed.

You can also buy fancier oils sold specifically for butcher blocks but they aren't at all necessary.

Tom

 

[Samer]

Hi,
i usually sand all my furniture until 320,
and have a look this oil is beautiful and smell very good too
http://www.supremeoils.co.nz/haarlem-oil.html
Good look

Samer

 

[fortrout]

I prefer mineral oil ,as it affects the color of the woods minimally. sanded to 180.