Help my butcher block countertop is cracking
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Comments (15)I remember a post from a few years ago about LL butcherblock being full of internal voids when it was cut. Their flooring is so questionable that I wouldn't expect much better from their BB. If you have an industrial supply anywhere near, they often have shop worktops that are inexpensive and rustic looking, but still good quality. I've used McMaster Carr before. You can even get stainless or oak tops too as well as the maple. Here is a link that might be useful: McMaster Carr...See MoreDIY Butcher Block Countertop Installation..Need Help
Comments (4)We are in the process of doing the same thing. There is so little information out there on these things, but I did find this site while researching and it gives pretty good instructions for installing wood countertops. They address the dishwasher and stove issues. http://devoswoodworking.com/Installation.htm We are going to use pure tung oil to finish ours. Food safe and non toxic and water proof. Just make sure it is pure and not from the big box stores if you use this. Boat builders used it for centuries and if it waterproofed boats, then it ought to handle what water there is in a kitchen!...See MoreButcher block counter tops: Ikea vs. Lumber Liquidators
Comments (9)Yes.. it is resolved, they gave me some money back. They promised they will start supplying all solid wood all through since my incident. You should be able to buy with confidence now. It's not veneer in the sense that it is 1/64" thin, the maple is 1/4" with 1" oak in betweem. It's still very durable. I havn't had a problem with it so far. Not that I need to talk about my fix anymore because no one else should encounter this now. It is important you use the butcherblock right away because I waited a bit too long and the store manager was being difficult with me. It took combined effort of the GW "angry mob" until I got a call from their corporate guy :) BTW love my wood counter top, the "sound" especially. This one island counter I created from the LL BB, if I didn't tell, you wouldn't know there is oak inside....See MoreButcher block counter top
Comments (3)Yes, you should be concerned over the long term. Water will take its toll over time, not just on the wood, but on the glue that holds bb together. If you are considering this you might want to use marine varnish around the faucet cut outs especially. I can't post images right now, but one of my faves is of a maple butcher block island with a soapstone sink AND sink surround. How would you feel about having a bit of stainless surrounding your stainless farmhouse sink, about a foot on each side, then transitioning into bb? That surround will save you from a ton of maintenance and decay over time....See MoreHU-616993228
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