Unfinished IKEA butcher's block help

[Rakewell]

I bought this Butcher Block from IKEA:

http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/40157485/

What I did NOT know when ordering this was that it comes unfinished.

What's the best way to varnish this for kitchen use? I'm googling this, and getting all sorts of "ideas" all over the web.

Most are suggesting some sort of mineral/linseed oil, but I don't want to have to oil the damned thing every week or so, which is what that would require.

If possible: it would be great to find the varnish at Home Depot, so I can start this damned project ASAP, before things get crazy at work in the next few weeks.

Thoughts?

Thanks-

 

[iamwiz82]

varnish can be done but it's not food safe. I use Tung Oil personally as it's food safe. Upkeep involves an application once every 6 months. It's been 7 years and not a split has appeared. Damage from use is sanded out and re-oiled.

 

[Capt Caveman]

varnish can be done but it's not food safe. I use Tung Oil personally as it's food safe. Upkeep involves an application once every 6 months. It's been 7 years and not a split has appeared. Damage from use is sanded out and re-oiled.

What he said.

 

[Broheim]

What he said.

this.

 

[Rakewell]

Ugh. Trying to avoid having to replenish every 6 months or so. Would rather just use the groland as counter space, and not use it directly in contact with food.

Has anyone used Waterlox before?

http://www.amazon.com/Waterlox-Origi...words=waterlox

 

[Imp]

Oooo.. I want that thing, just don't have the space.

Get a cutting board?

 

[Born2bwire]

varnish can be done but it's not food safe. I use Tung Oil personally as it's food safe. Upkeep involves an application once every 6 months. It's been 7 years and not a split has appeared. Damage from use is sanded out and re-oiled.

I like Tung oil.

 

[BrunoPuntzJones]

Ugh. Trying to avoid having to replenish every 6 months or so. Would rather just use the groland as counter space, and not use it directly in contact with food.

Has anyone used Waterlox before?

http://www.amazon.com/Waterlox-Origi...words=waterlox

Food safe, just takes 3 months to fully cure.

 

[IronWing]

I use a food grade polyurethane on the maple block I made. It lasts 2-3 years between re-coatings. It dries in a couple hours with full curing within a day or so. I'll look up the brand later.

We bleach the crap out of the block (for obvious reasons) and the polyurethane holds up well.

 

[Rakewell]

I use a food grade polyurethane on the maple block I made. It lasts 2-3 years between re-coatings. It dries in a couple hours with full curing within a day or so. I'll look up the brand later.

We bleach the crap out of the block (for obvious reasons) and the polyurethane holds up well.

Nice looking block you got there.

Cookin' up cat fillets, eh?

Would love to get the brand of coating you used- thanks.

 

[SphinxnihpS]

This is the best for blocks and cutting boards, period.

Most products marketed as Tung Oil are NOT food safe.

 

[Howard]

Some people say to soak the board in mineral oil until it can't hold anymore.

 

[OlafSicky]

varnish can be done but it's not food safe. I use Tung Oil personally as it's food safe. Upkeep involves an application once every 6 months. It's been 7 years and not a split has appeared. Damage from use is sanded out and re-oiled.

this

 

[SphinxnihpS]

this

no

 

[Zivic]

I use a food grade polyurethane on the maple block I made. It lasts 2-3 years between re-coatings. It dries in a couple hours with full curing within a day or so. I'll look up the brand later.

We bleach the crap out of the block (for obvious reasons) and the polyurethane holds up well.

holy f^cking disgusting.... glad I will never eat at your house. cats are bad enough outside, but inside??? they are a small step ahead of mice in their nastiness

 

[GrumpyMan]

That's what I want on my cutting board, a cat's ass, oh yeah!!!

 

[SheHateMe]

holy f^cking disgusting.... glad I will never eat at your house. cats are bad enough outside, but inside??? they are a small step ahead of mice in their nastiness

I'm sure he's glad you're not eating over, too.