Butcher block counter with a sink

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  • vaking
    Veteran Member
    • Apr 2005
    • 1428
    • Montclair, NJ, USA.
    • Ryobi BT3100-1

    #1

    Butcher block counter with a sink

    A recent thread about tung oil prompted me to ask a question.
    I am thinking of installing butcher block countertop in a kitchen. It includes a drop-in kitchen sink. What is a good finish for such countertop?
    I saw statements that butcher block countertop can even be used with undermount sink but I am not adventerous enough for undermount sink with wooden countertop.
    I see some statements that even a simple butcher block oil used regularly is sufficient but others are saying that this is too high maintenance and recommend "Waterlox". From what I could figure out - waterlox is tung oil based finish. Anybody tried butcher block counters around a sink?
    Alex V
  • eccentrictinkerer
    Senior Member
    • Aug 2007
    • 669
    • Minneapolis, MN
    • BT-3000, 21829

    #2
    I've installed several sinks on BB countertops including my own.

    Oiling is very important. Once a day for a week, then once a week for a month and then every month.

    I have used mineral oil (from the drugstore) exclusively. It's inexpensive and safe (can be taken internally, don't know why you'd want to. ).
    You might think I haven't contributed much to the world, but a large number
    of the warning labels on tools can be traced back to things I've done...

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