Eventually we’ll test a ‘kona’ stain on the bottom of the butcher block, which is much.

Birch butcher block stain colors. How do you darken a butcher block countertop? When dry, sand the surface. Wipe away any excess stain with a rag and allow the stain to dry for a few hours.

Thanks for popping in today. Begin by staining the top and sides of the butcher block with a bristle brush. The cheap cost for this.

Apply a stain conditioner if you want a more uniform color. Sand until you see clean, bare wood. See more ideas about kitchen remodel, kitchen design, new kitchen.

Use distilled water to lightly dampen the surface of the butcher block. Since it has been a while since we finished. I’ve got an 8’ by 25” piece of birch butcher block i am wanting to stain a nice dark.

On that note, we decided to go ahead and treat the top side of the counter with the linseed oil. It does go back to natural color and i just apply again. If the there is a stubborn stain, you can.

Just mute it.my first time doing any project like this. I'm currently in the process of building a birch butcher block desk and was wondering what finish you would suggest to bring out the beauty of the wood and a durable. But there are always exceptions to every rule, and sometimes you may not be able to get or even afford the countertop in the wood color you.