All about BUTCHER BLOCK countertops | Maintenance? Sealing?

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT BUTCHER BLOCK COUNTERTOPS (MAINTENANCE, SEALING, COST?)
Hi! I'm Mike from:  @JoyfullyGrowingBlog  

In this video I go over everything you need to know (good and bad!) BEFORE installing butcher block countertops. I share some tips on how to DIY butcher block countertops including the best product to use to seal your butcher block countertops.  I also answer some frequently asked questions when it comes to maintenance and whether or not butcher block countertops are hard to care for.

I also go over some different things like durability, how to know whether you should go with birch or maple, and gives some insights into whether you should cut directly on your butcher block countertops.

Here's the real question: are butcher block countertops actually more affordable? I discuss the cost breakdown and compare prices to other popular countertop materials. I share the reason why we've chosen butcher block countertops in TWO of our remodels so far while also sharing the BIGGEST downside to butcher block countertops.

How do you clean butcher block countertops? (Can you use Clorox wipes on butcher block countertops?) Can you cut directly on butcher block countertops? Don't worry – I answer every question you can think of in the video!

I hope this video covering the pros and cons to butcher block countertops helps you decide if butcher block countertops are right for your kitchen and gives you some unique looks at butcher block countertops in different kitchens! Thanks for watching this Butcher Block Pros & Cons video.

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- ITEMS MENTIONED -
Spar Urethane - https://amzn.to/3jbnfcJ
Polyurethane - https://amzn.to/3Wt0a3F
Cutting board oil - https://amzn.to/3BNr7XR

Butcher block options (Home Depot):
Hevea - https://rstyle.me/+pEtFsuxDT9Qoy4JSjo...
Birch - https://rstyle.me/+y9a4UKVWOA7ckHugc_...
Oak - https://rstyle.me/+PHZSeaw7i_I9IUxDsI...
Maple - https://rstyle.me/+T__7hpYV7j3Pe2Dn9T...



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0:00 Introduction
0:13 DIY, DESIGN, DECOR JOYFULLY GROWING
0:38 Pros & Cons to using butcher block countertops
1:18 What is the best wood to use for butcher block countertops?
2:12 Is butcher block cheaper than granite or quartz?
3:07 Can you install butcher block countertops yourself?
3:42 Do you have to seal butcher block countertops?
4:19 Are they a lot of maintenance?
4:48 How often do you need to seal butcher block?
5:19 How do you clean butcher block countertops?
5:43 Can you cut directly on butcher block countertops?
6:41 What is the downside of using butcher block for countertops?
7:11 Where is the best place to buy butcherblock?