tim0625 Posted April 1, 2014 Report Share Posted April 1, 2014 Take a look at the photos of the butcher block counter. Stains and a couple scorched marks from what looks like hot pots. Remedy....I'm thinking sand with a orbital 220G and a light coat of what? Mineral Oil? Satin Poly? It's pretty natural now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marco Divetta Posted April 1, 2014 Report Share Posted April 1, 2014 If there is any food prep being done directly on the surface I'd lean towards the oil, but if it's just a rough work area for resting hot pots, pans and mixing bowls then I'd go with something durable but not gloss !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wdwerker Posted April 1, 2014 Report Share Posted April 1, 2014 I really like Watco's butcher block finish. It has a little varnish and oil in it. Buff it off between coats and it seals up the wood, then you can just use mineral oil when it needs refreshing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodger. Posted April 1, 2014 Report Share Posted April 1, 2014 I used 5 coats of generals salad bowl finish. The stuff is incredible. I did a test before I used it, and it had no issues with any food stain(coffee, red wine, etc). My test board was a piece of white maple, with 4 coats of salad bowl finish. No issues at all. For good measure, I added an extra coat to my countertop. Do a search for "monster countertop" and you can see how the finish looks. I would def use it again. The countertop has been in for a while, I'm thinking like 8 months. No issues with the finish,but I do have a few scratches (grrrrrrr.....). To repair the scratches I will just apply a light coat of finish and wet sand, and then maybe do a light sand of the whole thing. Finally I'll apply a thin top coat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EdgewaterWW Posted April 1, 2014 Report Share Posted April 1, 2014 Pug you say you used 5 coats salad bowl finish, did you thin it out? Did you get a very thick layer of finish? I use GF salad bowl finish on cutting boards only 2 coats, I do put it on heavy, a big pool of finish, rub it all over the top and wipe off after 10-15 mins. I get a medium / thin finish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodger. Posted April 1, 2014 Report Share Posted April 1, 2014 Pug you say you used 5 coats salad bowl finish, did you thin it out? Did you get a very thick layer of finish? I use GF salad bowl finish on cutting boards only 2 coats, I do put it on heavy, a big pool of finish, rub it all over the top and wipe off after 10-15 mins. I get a medium / thin finish. I brushed on the first coat, and wiped it off just like a wiping varnish. Then I used a rag for the second coat, and wet sanded with 400 grit sandpaper and wiped off as well. The final three coats were thin coats, and I did not wipe them off. I used full strength finish the whole time. If I would have had my HVLP system at the time, I may have sprayed endurovar from general. That stuff is incredible too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bgreenb Posted April 2, 2014 Report Share Posted April 2, 2014 +1 on the GF salad bowl finish. I used it on my cutting boards and it definitely does not go on thick. I put four full strength coats on and still hadn't built a film (granted, it was end grain). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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