Help with countertop finish

[jacko9]

He probably said mineral oil, I've never heard of marine oil. Food grade mineral oil is what i use on my cutting boards.

Zinnser Seal Coat, twice. Trans tint dye. General Finish salad bowl finish.

http://www.rustoleum.com/cbgproduct.asp?pid=246&sid=00850

http://www.homesteadfinishingproducts.com/htdocs/TransTint.htm

http://www.generalfinishes.com/retail-products/oil-base-top-coats/salad-bowl-finish#.UPoFAWt5mSN

If the top is used as a true butcher block use mineral oil only.

Tom

+1 for mineral oil.  Hard maple will hold up on it's own ask any butcher that uses one every day and at the end of the day scrubs it with a wire brush and wipes it clean.

Jack

 

[Floorman70]

Generally,if i`m staining a floor,i water pop it(wet it and allow to dry),this opens up the grain and helps the stain to soak in evenly,less chance of a patchy finish

 

[TinyTiger]

Great job Seth!  [smile]  That really looks neat.  I haven't heard of Rubio before this.