How to Condition Butcher-Block Tables

Butcher-block tables are wooden kitchen tables that can double as cutting surfaces. These tables come in a variety of styles and finishes, and many are covered with a natural, food-safe finish. To preserve the quality of a butcher-block table, the table should be conditioned once or twice a year with food-safe finishing oil, such as bee's oil or mineral oil.

Fine-grit sandpaper
Food-safe mineral oil or paste
Clean cloths

Instructions

- 1
  Sand the entire top surface of the butcher-block table with fine-grit sandpaper. Wipe the surface with a clean cloth to remove any wood debris.
- 2
  Rub a food-safe mineral oil or paste on the top surface of your butcher-block table. There are many different types of food-safe wood oils and pastes on the market. Opt for one that is made from natural ingredients, such as bee's wax oil, to ensure a safe and smooth finish.
- 3
  Allow the oil or paste to soak into your butcher-block tabletop for approximately 20 minutes.
- 4
  Buff the surface with a clean cloth. After buffing, your butcher-block table should have a glossy, renewed look.
- 5
  Repeat the process once every six months to a year, depending on how often you use the table. The more often you use it, the more frequently you may want to rejuvenate the table by reconditioning its surface.

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