Repairing Butcher Block Countertops With Ease
April 20th, 2008 | by admin |butcher block countertops are quickly becoming a popular choice for many homeowners. Not only are they great to look at but they are very durable work surfaces. Many people use butcher block tops as a dedicated food prep area. Eventually this surface will develop minor scratches or stains and need to be repaired. If you had granite or some other solid surface material this would be an expensive repair. With butcher block countertops you can make the repair yourself at little expense.
All you have to do to repair the surface is to sand the area with 120 to 220 grit sandpaper to remover the scratches. Then apply a coat of mineral oil to the surface. Mineral oil is safe to use in food prep areas and is recommended by the countertop manufactures. Now your countertop is as good as new and it cost you little time and money for the easy repair.