Prepping John Boos walnut butcher block for install + undermount sink
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Butcher block insert in marble island, advice please
Comments (30)I think that Christopher Peacock kitchen does have a lipped cutting board sitting on top of the marble -- just like the oldalgebra and homepro01 have mentioned. I suspect it looks different because if you are Christopher Peacock, you get a wood artisan to create a custom piece for you and it is made to fit over the edge of the marble and back under to the cabinet so that it looks perfectly finished and it stays in place better when working at it. If you are going to pay for a CP kitchen, you certainly aren't going to photograph your kitchen with a cutting board you could buy off Amazon, and if you are CP, this is one of those things you sell your client on -- art as function. Looks great and protects the marble even if you don't cook in the kitchen....See Moreresource/recommendations - counter top butcher block for the prep
Comments (2)John Boos is well known for quality tops. Look at a local restaurant supply house for ordering. Michigan Maple is another well regarded manufacturer. You can look on their website for a local distributor. Craft Art is a manufacturer/retailer, and also known for their high quality and the number of different woods in which they can create countertops. Zebrawood end grain. Here is a link that might be useful: Craft Art...See MoreUndermount prep sink in walnut butcher block?
Comments (3)I carry Engrain wood tops. He puts a coat of epoxy just around the perimeter of the sink. Not sure what they do, think they must dull it down with scotch bright or the like. In any case it is very effective and not noticeable even though the tops are an oil base finish. Have a walnut one in for a few years now....See MoreShould we overmount or undermount prep sink on Maple island top?
Comments (11)I had a day full of busywork and spent some of my "mind time" thinking of your island. This idea occurred to me: Could you delineate an area near the sink (on the range side that would be food safe and finished with an easily replenished finish) by routing a shallow groove around it? Maybe even plan to use the whole lengthwise half of the island on the sink side? Then finish that area with an appropriate food safe finish? The other part of the island could be finished with Waterlox or tung oil (which I love to use) or whatever. Something that would not stain papers left on it. I am not sure if the surface sheen would differ too much between the two, or if one or the other finish might darken the wood differently over time. Or if the narrow routed line might be too intrusive. Might be worth trying out on a scrap? And let it age a while as the kitchen comes together? And, after all, the whole surface can always be resanded and refinished if whatever you do doesn't work. This post was edited by Bellsmom on Thu, Jan 15, 15 at 16:42...See MoreZalco/bring back Sophie!
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