Is there a better product to seal a butcher block? I won't be cutting directly on it but want it safe for food. I don't want yellowing or color change
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I have a butcher block on my kitchen island and don't use it for cutting directly on it and the cabinet maker told me that he used Good Stuff on it for the sealer and that's what I should use. Couldn't find it anywhere; but Amazon.com -- I was told to use very fine steel wool on it to get back to bare wood, wipe it down with a tack cloth and then use the Good stuff. Good luck!
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I made three butcher blocks for Christmas gifts this year so haven't had much time to evaluate. But no problems yet. I did look all over and I thought this was the best I could find. Hope this helps.
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I have used the good stuff for years now. It does not yellow and it is definitely food safe. I think it's a great product.
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Emmet's Good Stuff is great. We fabricate butcher block countertops and emmet's is the only thing we use to finish them. It is very strong, food safe and has a beautiful finish. It does the yellow the wood a shade. The only other thing we used to use is food grade mineral oil that you can pick up at any walgreens or CVS, in the laxative isle. It does raise the grain of the wood a bit so make sure you sand the top to at least 200 grit or higher. Anything less will be a rough finish once the mineral oil sets in. The mineral oil also just seals the wood for a little while it will have to be re applied at least yearly. Mineral oil, also wont protect against any scratching. Emmet's Good Stuff is great. We fabricate butcher block countertops and emmet's is the only thing we use to finish them. It is very strong, food safe and has a beautiful finish. It does the yellow the wood a shade. The only other thing we used to use is food grade mineral oil that you can pick up at any walgreens or CVS, in the laxative isle. It does raise the grain of the wood a bit so make sure you sand the top to at least 200 grit or higher. Anything less will be a rough finish once the mineral oil sets in. The mineral oil also just seals the wood for a little while it will have to be re... » Read More Emmet's Good Stuff is great. We fabricate butcher block countertops and emmet's is the only thing we use to finish them. It is very strong, food safe and has a beautiful finish. It does the yellow the wood a shade. The only other thing we used to use is food grade mineral oil that you can pick up at any walgreens or CVS, in the laxative isle. It does raise the grain of the wood a bit so make sure you sand the top to at least 200 grit or higher. Anything less will be a rough finish once the mineral oil sets in. The mineral oil also just seals the wood for a little while it will have to be re applied at least yearly. Mineral oil, also wont protect against any scratching. « Show Less
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Did you use butcher block oil? If so, a light sanding should take them off. The manufacturer recommends coating with butcher block oil and then lightly sanding the surface as well. If need be, just sand them all off and re apply the oil. By the way, I used an old kitchen towel that was made of tightly woven cotton/polyester to apply butcher block oil to my block.
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I think it will do what you want. I had never heard of this stuff until I bought a butcher block and modified it to what I wanted. Part of the sales pitch is the coating is Good Stuff and that is the reason I tracked this down and bought it. I am pleased with the way it turned out, just be sure to apply in thin coats.
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Just to avoid cross contamination, I never use my butcher block or any of my wood boards for meat products. I'll use tempered glass for that.
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Even though the surface of the table is referred to as 'butcher block' I would not recommend cutting meat, fish, chicken or veggies on that surface. You may place a separate butting board on the butcher block surface. I suggest this primarily for health reasons because sharp knives can imbed microscopic bits of food and you may not be able to completely remove that residue. By using the separate cutting board you will preserve the beautiful surface. The table expands your food prep area beautifully in more ways than one. Enjoy.
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I've only applied this once on my butcher block. (Keep forgetting to reapply). So far, it helps, but not water resistant. The water stains are easier to clean, if you don't let it sit too long.
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It has a clear finish on it that protects it from stains. It is all solid wood. Obviously there are adhesives as it is built from many smaller pieces of wood which is what makes it butcher block, however there is no odor whatsoever emanating from it. I'm sure wood glue was used, but generally that is a water based glue like the "Elmers" glue school kids use. I believe it to be totally non-toxic.
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It's bare wood, but oil treated. So you would need to pick an appropriate stain. The top is a butcher block so I wouldn't recommend staining that. You may want to re-oil it occasionally though. I saw some sites with staining suggestions/how tos for this peice and it's oil treatment. you should be able to get some good results on google.
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I have never used Butcher Block Conditioner but the oil seems to work just great on my wooden cutting board.
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No! This would leave a thick coat of plastic on your board which your knives would slice through. I doubt the makeup of this product would be food safe under any condition. There are food safe oils which you can apply to your board.
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You'd want to drain the meat first, which is normal practice. You don't want to get moisture in the seal and that would be the case for any sealer. You can pre-freeze the meat then seal it.
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Hello, I would use this product as you see the need. I do not have the item as it was purchased for my sister, or I would read the instructions. When we applied it to her antique butcher block kitchen island, we just made sure it was free of any crumbs or debris and away we went. It worked to restore all the dried and worn areas... but do wait until it dries before using. Use it when your cutting board is in need of a refresh.
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I use regular cooking spray from the grocery store. Any spray will cause some discoloration.
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This stuff is great for finishing furniture and any woodwork although it takes about five coats with drying time in-between. I belive that tung oil is toxic . I'm not really sure of that. I think a better choice for a work bench or butchers block would be linseed oil.
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I Googled this product to find out the ingredients. I bought the product as a gift for my brother, so I do not have it at home to read the label for you.. Here is what one website said. "An all natural, antimicrobial formulation of beeswax, food grade mineral oil, and essential oils from lemon and rosemary, Emmet's Elixir is key to protecting your butcher block investment."
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I like to season my wooden boards with an oil before they are used, and occasionally thereafter. The product that I use is Butcher Block Conditioner made by Howard. It is a food grade mineral oil with natural waxes. It can be purchased at Home Depot. Before I found this product, I would just use mineral oil. It is food safe and has no odor and does not become rancid. A light coating with a soft rag is all it takes. (I follow the directions on the back of Howard's container).
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I have a John Boos butcher block and I usually just use the Mystery Oil. Actually I just use Mineral Oil. It works very well for half the price. However since this winter was extremely harsh, I noticed the butcher block section's seams opening, so I put the John Boos Board Cream on it. It worked very well under these circumstances. So, bottom line is I would use the oil every month, and the cream only when the board seems extremely dry. Hope that helps!