However you can change the look of a butcher block table by applying paint or stain.
Refinish butcher block dining table.
Pour a wax and oil finish like butcher block conditioner onto the wood and rub it back and forth with a lint free cloth.
First sand off the old finish.
This will probably take about an hour or two and you ll want to do it outside if possible.
The appeal usually stems from the patterns of the wood blocks.
You ll need a rotary sander router with round over bit stain rubber stain brushes and a big box of rags.
The varnished surface is badly pitted and some of the polyurethane varnish has peeled.
These sturdy tables can take a lot of abuse.
Do most of the initial sanding and varnish removal with the 100 grit sandpaper then step up to 150 grit and do a final pass with 220 grit to smooth out the grain for the new finish.
My butcher block kitchen table is 1 1 2 inches thick and 38 inches in diameter.
The stain application can be challenging.
Butcher block table tops affect the overall appeal of a kitchen.
The first step is to choose the type of stain you want for your butcher block.
Wait 20 minutes then buff with a clean cotton cloth.
Even if your butcher block table looks a little rough it only needs a little revitalization.
You might also consider routing the.
You can easily refinish your butcher block table and eliminate any scratches or stains in the wood.
Step 7 safe finishes.
Sand the entire table to remove all stain from edges and legs.
Hgtv expert steve watson gives you a list of materials and step by step instructions for refinishing a wood dining room table.