can the top be used as a cutting board or butcher block?
1888365
No!! It is not a cutting board and will look terrible with all the knife marks.
1888366
If you do not care for looks...yes it could be used..I really don't think it was meant to be a cutting board...the top has a slick coating..hope this helps
1888367
It can, but we chose to keep it looking nice. So 90% of the time we use a cutting board on it.
1535217
No. The top is made of particle wood. With plastic covering. Not something I would use outside.
634773
Wish I could answer your question but I really don't know right now. I am planning on either building a new top or replacing it with granite. I am favoring making the butcher block top which I have already done for my daughter and I love it. But right now I can't help you as I have not removed the top yet.
2240098
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.
789498
I checked my tray and it looks like you can . It is a great option to having the knives in a block on the counter.
1999644
Yes the top can be cutting board. It's pretty solid and the knife slots on the side are really handy. Pull out cutting board is 14" wide, 16" deep and 1" thick. Has a finger pull indent in front bottom & drainage 'ditch' around the circumference. I would buy it again. I did have to get a replacement board for the top. don't remember now what was wrong with it. But they sent it out right away no problem. Good lucki
859772
The top of the island we have is wooden, and it's not a butcher's block. They do make a model with a marble top (you'd have to check with someone who bought it for advice). I would not place hot pans on the wood. We use a pot holder or trivet to prevent burning the surface, as wood is more susceptible to this versus a granite top, for instance.
1073562
No. But check out a better board for the money. Hickory Cherry Maple Cutting Board Butcher Block Edge Grain
1032785
I'm pretty sure it's an edge grain board. Butcher block type boards are usually end grain. :)
1586483
No top, I put a Butcher Block top on mine and the bottom braces are recessed so you can add a piece of plywood or similar as a shelf.
1601941
I suppose you could. Top & bottom surfaces equally flat, smooth & all wood. Top side has grooves.
1069861
It has a nice finish on top. Very smooth. I think you can use it as a butcher block if you want. I never use that for that purpose. There are no shelves on the bottom of cabinet area. I use it for storage and really like it. Hope this was helpful.
716540
We found a large burled wood cutting board to put on top. I put adhesive felt pads on the bottom to keep from scratching. It is both functional and attractive. Spent about $70.00.
1849737
I'm using mine as a countertop without any additional support underneath. If I were to use it as a free standing chopping block, I think I would use an additional board under the block on which to attach legs.
7882
You would need a separate cutting board; the top is NOT a butcher block. (It is a wonderfully crafted island; incredibly useful, and holds a ton of stuff on the two inside shelves).
1003105
Yes, it's safe to use on cutting boards or butcher block counter tops. I actually have a butcher block from Ikea and I've been using this product ever since. It's great and doesn't leave a funky smell. I can cut my veggies and fruits right on the counter top.
309408
why not? it is a hard wood. they have bamboo cutting boards. unless there is specific instuctions from the manufacturer stating otherwise.