With a clean microfiber towel or pad, generously apply a food-safe beeswax finish to the butcher block countertop. Let it soak into the wood for a few minutes and buff it back with an electric car ...

So you're considering a new butcher block countertop for your kitchen. Good call, but get ready to give it more TLC than you might expect.

Posted: May 25, 2022 / 01:08 AM EDT Updated: May 25, 2022 / 02:22 AM EDT Butcher block countertops are made of strong, durable hardwood that makes a kitchen feel warm and natural.

Perhaps best of all, butcher block countertops are easy to install and even to make yourself. Even if you order them from a contractor, they are very affordable. What They Hate ...

Butcher block countertops are primarily constructed from maple wood, which is among the hardest varietals and has a defined grain—however, cherry, oak, and bamboo are all popular options, too.