We spent two days sanding the oil finish into the wood. John wanted to do a wet sanding situation where you start with regular 220 sand paper, then add the Liberon oil and use a 320 wet/dry sandpaper. Let it dry 5 hours, then oil and sand with 400, then dry for 5 hours and then sand with the 600. You end up with a super smooth surface. Really soft. And water resistant. Then you have to maintain it every 6 months to a year. Good times.
We had a lot of fun cutting everything to fit non-plumb, non-square cabinets. And we still have some work to do to make it look right. But here is the photo of the counters installed:
Okay, I took a photo this morning...that's better...
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Those counters look great!
Countertops look fab! I have wood also. Love it!
They look great!!! I love the wood!!!
Thanks for the info on how to sand and oil the counters for a smooth lovely finish and durability. I love yours and I know the feeling about not wanting to put anything on them. lol Thanks for stopping by and leaving kind words. Have a great week.
I LOVE the wood counters with the fabulous white farm sink! Beautiful!
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Very pretty! Butcher block is so nice! I'm glad you were able to get the oil you needed!
I love wood counter tops! Thanks so much for sharing at Mix it up Monday :)
This is so beautiful. Really. In a world of granite it is inspiring to see options. Thanks so much for sharing on BeColorful
pam
I have been lobbying for wood countertops for years, as I have it on a little island and love it. The rest is granite which I hate. I would really hate to tell you how much stuff I have broken (being a klutz) when it got dropped or turned over on the counters.
I didn't realize that wood was quite so much trouble to maintain. You will have to post about how it holds up, because I will be curious to see. I do rub vegetable oil into my island top every now and again.
After they cured for 24 hours, water beaded up and yogurt that had sat for a few hours wiped away with no sign of distress. I am really impressed! I just need a few trivets, which we never needed with our tile counters. Shopping trip!
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♥Linsey
I want wood countertops so bad - but am afraid of the extra maintenance. They look lovely!!
I'd love granite (actually, I'd love marble, but that is too much trouble), but I've been seeing the wood countertops and have been slowly swaying towards that way. I think they would be lovely in my Victorian home-and age appropriate for the home, yes? I will be interested to see how they wear for you.
Hugs,
Judy
Oh how beautiful! They look amazing.
Love your new countertops!
Be a sweetie,
shelia ;)
Be still me heart!!! This is the cutest Vintage look ever!! Kudos on such a great job. I LOVE it!
Just for fun, I posted about a piece of furniture today, too. : )
M.L.
Thank you so much for linking up to "Cowgirl Up!". I really appreciate your participation. See you next week!
♥Linsey
They look great! I love the more natural color of the wood! I bet you just love them!!
Your kitchen is really looking good, love the counter tops and thanks so much for sharing with us how you did prepared them. Love the wood. I also hate putting anything on my counters. Thanks for sharing your creative inspiration at Sunday's Best
I haven't been back to visit since you did the demolition. It's looking really good!
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