{"id":15009,"date":"2022-05-10T03:06:32","date_gmt":"2022-05-10T02:06:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/businessfinancenews.com\/?p=15009"},"modified":"2022-05-10T10:10:54","modified_gmt":"2022-05-10T09:10:54","slug":"pros-and-cons-of-butcher-block-countertops","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/businessfinancenews.com\/home\/pros-and-cons-of-butcher-block-countertops\/","title":{"rendered":"pros and cons of butcher block countertops"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<p>                <!-- AddThis Button BEGIN --><br \/>\n<!--\n\n<div class=\"addthis_toolbox addthis_default_style addthis_32x32_style\">\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n--><br \/>\n<!-- AddThis Button END --><\/p>\n<p><!--\n\n<div style=\"width: 700px;\">\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n<br \/>--><\/p>\n<p>Butcher block countertops are less common than popular materials like granite, but they\u2019re coming back in fashion as homeowners look for new and fresh alternatives. Butcher block counters provide a warm and neutral surface, and wood blends beautifully with contrasting materials in the kitchen like stainless steel. <\/p>\n<p>Butcher block counters can be used to create a cottage or country feel in the kitchen \u2013 you\u2019ll often see that look in magazines. But they can also look very modern when paired with other materials and surfaces in the kitchen. Some homeowners choose to use butcher block for only a portion of their countertops \u2013 the island for example \u2013 while others use them throughout. <\/p>\n<div class=\"quoteboxcontent\">\n<h2>Try Our Free Countertop Quote Request Tool<\/h2>\n<p> Tell us some details about your needs and get connected to pre-screened companies in your area. Compare free price quotes from multiple companies and save time and money instantly! No obligations to hire or purchase ever!<\/p>\n<p>Find a Countertop Pro  &gt;&gt;<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>\t\t\t\t<!--\n\n<div class=\"truecost\">\n\n<h3>2018 Average Countertop Cost Calculator<\/h3>\n\n<iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.homeadvisor.com\/cost\/embed\/iframe\/small\/?cgTask=51\" rel=\"nofollow\" style=\"border: none; width: 100%; display: block; height: 321px; box-sizing: border-box;\"><\/iframe>\n\n<div>\n\n<p>Free Price Quotes >><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n--><\/p>\n<h4>About Butcher Block Countertops<br \/>\n<\/h4>\n<p>Butcher block counters can be made out of nearly any type of wood \u2013 sometimes a combination of woods. The grain can appear one of three ways based on how the raw wood is cut and glued together:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\tEdge grain counters are made with long strips of wood laminated together to create a vertical (almost striped, but subtler) pattern. These are easier to produce and more affordable, but they show wear and tear faster. <\/li>\n<li>\tEnd grain counters \u2013 perhaps the most popular for butcher block \u2013 have a checkerboard-style pattern. These are more expensive than edge grain but more durable. They\u2019re better at hiding knife marks and scratches because the look is busier.\n<\/li>\n<li>\tFace grain involves gluing wide planks together to show off the wood\u2019s natural grain \u2013 kind of like a wood floor would appear. These can be beautiful, too, but they\u2019re the worst as far as wear and tear goes. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Butcher block counters can also be either sealed or oiled. Sealed surfaces are waterproof, durable and stain resistant, requiring very little maintenance, although they are not intended to be used as workspaces \u2013 you\u2019ll need a cutting board. Oil-finished butcher block counters can be used for slicing and dicing, but they need to be oiled regularly. Oil-finished counters can be sanded when they start to show signs of wear and tear, while sealed cannot.<\/p>\n<p>With butcher block counters, it\u2019s important to understand that while some people like to use them as a work surface or in place of cutting boards, that doesn\u2019t necessarily have to be the case, particularly if you want the counters to last. Many people choose to treat butcher block counters like any other type of countertop, not cutting boards.<\/p>\n<div class=\"image-style\"> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/businessfinancenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Pros-and-Cons-of-Butcher-Block-Countertops.jpg\" alt=\"Butcher Block Countertops\"\/><\/div>\n<h4>Pros and Cons of Butcher Block Countertops<br \/>\n<\/h4>\n<p>As we\u2019ve said, butcher block countertops make for a warm and inviting look. They\u2019re also versatile, pairing well with contrasting materials to create about any type of look you want in the kitchen \u2013 rustic, modern, shabby chic or traditional. They\u2019re less expensive than other natural materials like granite. Prices start at about <strong>$30-$40 per square foot<\/strong> for stand, 1 \u00bd-inch think maple and <strong>$50-$90 per square foot<\/strong> for higher quality woods and thicker cuts. <\/p>\n<p>Butcher block is also durable and long-lasting when properly maintained. The counters are easy to clean, requiring just soap and water or a mild cleaning product.<\/p>\n<p>On the flip side, butcher block counters do require more maintenance than materials like granite. The counters need to be oiled or resealed periodically \u2013 depending on which type you choose \u2013 and spills should be cleaned up immediately to avoid staining. The other downside is that guests or family members may treat your counters like a cutting board \u2013 slicing right on the surface because they assume that\u2019s what wood counters are for. If you don\u2019t want that to happen, you\u2019ll have to be vigilant and let people know to use a cutting board. <\/p>\n<p class=\"author\"><strong>Author:<\/strong> Ashley Smith<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t<!--\n\n<h3 class=\"ctalower\">Find Local Butcher Block Countertop Companies Who Will Compete for Your Business<\/h3>\n\n\n\t\t\t\t <iframe class=\"homeadvisor\"  height=\"1500\" border=\"0\" frameborder=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.homeadvisor.com\/ext\/14857043?gatc=KompareItIframe\" align=\"top\" marginwidth=\"2\" marginheight=\"2\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe>--><!--\n\n<div id=\"disqus_thread\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<noscript>Please enable JavaScript to view the comments powered by Disqus.<\/noscript>-->\n              <\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Butcher block countertops are less common than popular materials like granite, but they\u2019re coming back in fashion as homeowners look for new and fresh alternatives. 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