Help please Gray Cabinet/ Butcher block remodel STUMPED ON COLORS!
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Every contractor says do not do butcher block or soapstone..
Comments (33)I have both soapstone(Black Venata) and butcherblock(cherry.) Black Venata is supposed to be one of the softer varieties, but I do not baby it at all. In the few months they've been in, I've gotten 2 dings in the soapstone. One was from DH dropping a diamond bit and the other was from DS1 and a titanium shafted lax stick. Not bad considering that at any given time I may have half a dozen stick weilding teenagers running through the house. Neither ding is detectable without running your hands across them. I've oiled the soapstone a few times and do not get water marks or any other marks on them. Cherry is a relatively soft wood and I do baby them. I use the same mineral oil/beeswax on them, but I do treat them more often. I also am ready with a tea towel to swoop in and mop up anything on the cherry. If I was going to rethink either surface it would be the butcherblock. I'd go with lyptus instead of cherry. Same beautiful color. Hardier wood. GC's don't want you blaming them for any possible scratch, but if you go in eyes wide open and let them know that you understand that the counters will develop a patina they should get on board....See MoreButcher block or tile counters?
Comments (16)Both are excellent choices, so why not mix and match. Use tile for the hard use spaces and a little butcher block for an accent. Butcher block will require maintenance, tile almost none. If you use butcher block around a sink, prepare for a lot of maintenance. We use ceramic tile for almost all of our premium kitchens since the invention of urethane grouts (Epoxy also works, but is much more expensive). Here are the tricks: - Use a large format tile. - Use a thin grout line -- rectified tile (tile that has been cut after firing to an exact size) will permit a 1/16th inch grout line. But wider lines up to 3/16" without the more expensive rectified work perfectly well -Use urethane grout. -Install over a cement board backer -Use a tile-in style of sink (available from Kohler, among others) -You do not need porcelain tile. Much less expensive semi-vitreous tile will work just as well. Butcher block requires initial sealing, and then resealing about every 3 months -- more in heavy use areas. There are two kinds of butcher block - end grain (the true butcher block) and top grain (no cutting on these -- they're just decorative). Choose end grain if you have the option. For more information about the type of counter tops materials available and the pros and cons of each, see the link below. Here is a link that might be useful: New and Traditional Countertop Choices...See MorePlease help me with color scheme to go with butcher block island
Comments (9)I had a similar color scheme in my last kitchen. All white cabinetry with seeded glass uppers. Counters and backsplash were marble slabs. Floor was a very dark coffee stain. I also had an oak butcherblock counter from Ikea that I adored. I didn't stain it because I wanted to use it as a work surface. It held up remarkably well! The cabinets below were painted a color called french pear. Sort of a yellow/green/grey I included a link that has a similar color with butcherblock. There's only one pic that shows the island well so you may have to hunt a bit. As for perimeter counters I always think soapstone or paperstone looks nice with white cabinets. They both have this matte finish to them that makes them absorb light in this lovely soft way so that the difference between the black and white is less stark. If you want something lighter you could always go with a quartz or stone that resembles marfil marble or limestone in a honed finish. (I don't recommend using either on kitchen counters as they're too soft). Good luck! Here is a link that might be useful: Island with butcherblock and green paint...See Morebutcher block counter in or out?
Comments (27)poorowner, I'd love to tell you it will be fine since I have an undermount sink, but I really don't know. I saw another member on this forum have an undermount with butcher block so I decided to go for it. My sink is so deep that not too much water ever makes it up that high though. Also, the Waterlox makes the water bead and not penetrate the wood. We did put on five top coats however. We also put bb in our kids bathroom counter. I knew they would destroy it going in, but wanted a cheap update instead of a complete remodel. It has been there about a year. The only trouble spot is where they would put a cup that had water on the bottom of it in the same spot for several days. When I noticed it, there was a tiny bit of black and the wood had formed a hump and was soft. After drying out you really don't notice anything....See Morejenna b
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