Butcher Block Countertops: Natures Choice

If you want to make a bold and elegant statement to your new or existing kitchen, choosing a butcher block countertop would be a wise choice. With its natural beauty and warm look it will add beauty and warmth to any kitchen. Since it has a neutral color you could even mix it with other types of countertops. Many homeowners like to add it to an island where most of the prep work is performed.

Butcher block countertops are an attractive addition to any kitchen, and offer a perfect blend of beauty and function. They are a natural, beautiful, practical, and economical choice for any kitchen. They are one of the safest, most sanitary kitchen work surfaces available today. Because the surface of the top extends all the way through there is no place for germs or bacteria to grow.

Butcher block countertops are usually made of Northern Sugar Maple or Northern Red Oak. These are some of the hardest, most durable woods there are. Strips of 1 ½ inch thick hard maple strips are glued together with the edge grain up. This makes for a very hard and durable surface.

 Most kitchen designers and professional chiefs consider butcher block the natural choice for countertops. When used in a food prep area you have your own built in cutting board which won’t dull your knives. They are easy to care for and scratch resistant. Over a period of time the knife marks can be removed easily.

Butcher block counters are virtually maintenance free. Most spills can be cleaned up with soap and water. Other stubborn stains like wine or grape juice can be removed with bleach or fingernail polish remover. Mineral oil or bees wax should be applied to the wood tops at least once a month to help maintain its natural beauty and luster. Many people don’t realize how expensive it is to repair scratches or make repairs to solid surface countertops. But with butcher block, any major scratches or gouges can be sanded out and resealed, which is very cost effective.

Installing butcher block countertops is very easy. Since it is a natural material it needs to breath and also room to expand and contract. This type of countertop does not need to be applied to any substrate or does not need any adhesive applied. Most kitchen cabinets have corner blocks installed. All you need to do is run a screw through the corner block, into the countertop.

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