Ikea butcher block

IKEA butcher block countertops can be a wonderful option for money-conscious kitchen renovations. But before you buy, read this real-life review.

I added an IKEA butcher block countertop over the cabinets in our laundry room and I'm in love with the look and function. Here are my install tips!

IKEA butcher block countertops can be a wonderful option for money-conscious kitchen renovations. But before you buy, read this real-life review.

We get quite a few questions here on Old Town Home, but one of our blog's most frequently asked questions is:"So, now that you've had your IKEA butcher block counters for a while now, what do you think?" Whether its being asked by someone considering IKEA butcher block (or a butcher block counter of any type) that would like our take on the surface, or by someone who already has it installed and wants to see if our opinions align with their thoughts, we receive quite a few emails and…

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Two years after installing butcher block countertops, I'm considering replacing them.

Let’s talk countertops. As much as I love a good quartz or carrara marble, those can both be very expensive. In the “Flip House”, we didn’t have a big budget for the kitchen…

The kitchen renovation is in full swing here and today I am going to walk you guys through how to finish Ikea butcher block counter tops. Now what do I mean finish don't you just go to Ikea then install those counters? Well you could but chances are this time next year your counter tops would be full of stains and could have some water damage. To avoid this the best thing to do is to seal the counters with a spar varnish. In this case I used Helmsman to seal my Hammarp counters.

If you're looking to stain or refinish butcher block countertops in the future, I hope this post helps you to avoid the mistakes we made.

This wood worktop combines the best of solid wood and veneer. With efficient use of natural resources, it offers a unique pattern and a durable surface that can be sanded. Available to order custom-made.