How to Cut & Install Butcher Block Countertops From A to Z

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[@spencersmith8011]

I immediately liked this guys approach to showing us how to do this. Laid back, thorough and well done.

[@JackStewartEnjoysRealEstate]

Hey Jeff, I use to work in a cabinet shop that also did supper high end furniture. Something we use to do to help sometimes with gaps in the counter tops like you had is after you put the glue down, sand the bottom of the counter top where no one can see it. Collect all the saw dust and keep it clean and rub it into the glue. It'll help hide that gap.

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

Cheers for that!

[@kalani1963]

Exactly, use the dust from the same wood you cut mixed with wood glue to make wood filler & you won't ever need to worry about color matching & it'll save you time & money.

[@blayne2029]

Thanks! Really excellent video. I love when you encounter challenges and show us how to overcome them. So many videos show everything perfect, square all the time, no flaws, etc. Except that doesn't help us much :)

[@sydrio]

I love the authenticity of the videos and the learning opportunities Jeff creates for us all by having us along for the whole project! Thank you, Jeff!

[@EMSpdx]

When I redid my kitchen with Ikea (thank you for the videos on that, Jeff!) I ultimately chose butcher block for the counters and island. It instantly elevated and warmed the space, and it was $4000 cheaper than getting stone. That's REAL money in the bank!

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

Darn right it is. great style and a trip to Europe to boot. Cheers!

[@disorientedbear]

7:30 "No square is perfectly corner." I felt that so hard! Thank you!

[@chrisosti]

Hey there Jeff...I'm so glad to see this video...I was tossing around the idea of milling out my own butcher block, but to be honest, I didn't realize Lowes was carrying the pre-fab tops. I'll be using these most definitely. Okay...here's some suggestions. On your first joint, I would have rabbeted a little of the base cabinet rails instead of offsetting the metal plates, giving you a more uniform secure joint. Also, to minimize your surface joint, I would have made your cut at an 89°...offsetting the holes was a great idea as well. As far as your gaps in the seams, use the sawdust and little glue, the colors will match perfectly. For hiding the screw holes on the waterfall, use a plug cutter bit and cut the plugs from a matching offcut piece of countertop, they would be invisible. I also noticed the finger joints on the front of the waterfall top edge, looks like you may have flipped that piece?? Can't wait to see your sink mount...

[@-justin-4077]

Hey Jeff, to close up that mitre use the burnishing method! No putty needed. Just squeeze a tiny bead of glue down the gap and use the shaft of a screwdriver to fold the sharp edges down over each other. The wood fibers will interlock and look like one piece. It’s truly magic. All that’s left is some sanding

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

Cool, thanks

[@jeadie8131]

Really appreciate the level of detail in this video. Also appreciate Jeff's comments on his back! lol

[@albertohernandez8343]

Great video! I do granite and quartz countertops and no one is really doing butcher block in the market and watching this gave me the confidence to put this in my service. You explained step by step perfectly. Thank you 🙏🏻💪🏻

[@phillyfathead]

I don’t know much about carpentry but you got some big BALLS cutting that butcher block with such confidence, absolutely a great job !

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

good systems never fail. Cheers!

[@rhkips]

Dang Jeff, a bucher block waterfall? You absolute madlad! Well done! I did that once. Never again. Same issue you had, except I notched the cabinet, sank threaded inserts into the back of the butcher block with epoxy, and used 1/4" angle iron and Grade 5 hardware to pull the miter together. Nevermind that I'm leaving out the other three days of failed experiments! LOL

[@shanomac]

The dad I always wanted - thanks Jeff for all the guidance! 🙏

[@jimserhant7741]

“No square is perfectly corner.” I am still dying over that. Once again, this looks like an amazing project, now back to the video

[@kryptoknight69]

😂

[@timkiss7228]

When filling screw holes or seams instead of plastic wood try mixing saw dust with glue, it would blend better and you can save yourself $$ by not having to buy a separate can of $9.00 stain, try it sometime as an experiment, thank you for the great videos you produce, I've learned quite a bit

[@cinders302]

I've added a titch of colour, when needed, to glue and sawdust. Works well. I save dust from my sander, which is Uber fine and requires little sanding - basically a bit of a slight buff with a very fine grit. ​@@timkiss7228

[@juanb7527]

lol that is funny, I didn't even notice, i do this same thing all the time haha!

[@fernandoandraca8206]

Every time I see he's videos he stress me out because the way he explains how to do a Job he makes the jobs looks like is really hard to do it.

[@Im_B9ite]

Jeff I love that you show when things don't go perfectly to plan and how to deal with it. I struggle with weird little things like bowed wood or a completely skewed walls all the time and hardly anything goes to plan. When everything goes perfectly for other DIY channels KZbinr it makes feel like a dumbass that shouldn't be touching power tools. You always remind me that shit happens and you have to roll with the punches and just figure it.

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

better to have a great attitude and great systems because nobody builds a great house! Cheers!

[@allanrocha4647]

Amazing video, love all the details and problem solving along the way. That stain on the screws wood filler worked like magic!

[@MBMCincy63]

I am so lucky to spend my Saturday evenings with your tutelage! Really like watching you demonstrate things, I saw the Discovery trailer, I hope It will be available eventually on KZbin,,,[ shivering black bell thumbs up and a heart]

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

I think it is available on Monday night. we will post a link when it goes up. Cheers!

[@makingdrinkstodrink798]

Loved the video!! Only thing I would suggest is when installing the butcher block its best to seal the under side as well, you sealed the top side from moisture but the bottom side not being sealed can absorb moisture and you have the possibility up the bottom half of the block expanding and contracting at a different rate then the top half causing potential bowing issues.

[@karrijames691]

Agree, I made this mistake and have these problems. I'm getting ready to replace mine and will not make that mistake again.

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

for sure the climate you live in can create issues like this. down there in florida the a/c is on every day and it never gets moisture in the air. Cheers!

[@robavis4906]

Lookin good. Im glad u dont edit out your mess ups. That is one reason i like watching your channel aside from learning things. You mess up sometimes and u show it and how to adapt. Everyone messes up and alot of channels just show things as if they go perfect from start to finish and that would be nice but it is hardly ever that way.

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

I appreciate that, keeping it real is our philosophy. learn from our successes and failures. Cheers!

[@TheFiftyQuid]

Loved this video. The bowing wood is just what I needed to see. I run into struggles like this all the time and it annoys me to no end watching revo vids where there is never a snafu in the plan. Keep up the great work. Very inspiring as I'm eyeing our chipping and peeling garbage thermofoil cabinets doors.

[@drforbin801]

I agree with others. Showing the mistakes makes it more believable, shows what mistakes to avoid, how to fix them when they happen, and DON'T Panic. 🙂

[@reedera4]

I use mineral oil on my butchers block countertop. It's supposed to be done every month or two, but it leaves them nice and smooth once it's dry. And much less expensive! I absolutely love your waterfall! It's beautiful and I'm positive your wife will love it!

[@S00KEH]

Olive oil can go rancid. Mineral oil won’t!

[@denisegaylord382]

My late husband taught me that the rules of 7 applies to butcher block and mineral oil. Oil 1 time a day for 7 days. Oil 1 time a week for 7 weeks. Oil 1 time a month for 7 months. After that as needed. Whenever it looks dry. I hope this helps.

[@reedera4]

@@denisegaylord382 thank you! My late husband actually claimed to be a woodworker, but I'm finding more and more about how little he actually knew 😂. Then again, he was a covert narcissist, so...

[@MattyMosaic]

I was just thinking about butcher block tops in my kitchen and low and behold, Jeff's got the perfect video. Great job as always!

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@keithbussanich]

for wood filler we always took sawdust from the pieces we were working, mixed with small dollops of wood glue, and we got an almost exact color matched filler

[@luanahaigood278]

I’m 59 single female. I’m remodeling my place. You have helped me do it myself. No more getting screwed by contractors 😊

[@annealston4858]

Yes I’m 57 and with his encouragement and help I Reno my entire 2nd floor just did my hallway living and dining room and about to get to that kitchen I saved so much money doing it myself.

[@Centannicocktails]

Does it matter your age?😂

[@cathybryant3029]

I do a lot of remodeling myself and I've learned how to do lots of projects. The problem I have is when material is heavy - like these countertops.

[@paja7647]

@@Centannicocktails It matters because so many older women think they can’t do tasks like this, so stating your age or that you’re a woman encourages others to try some things to make their house nicer, plus save some money if possible.

[@Centannicocktails]

@@paja7647 oohhh.. I see.. well.. I am a young, strong and vibrant 62. Age is just a number.

[@Richard_Bumblebee]

I don't consider myself a DIY kind of guy in the sense that I like to go out and do DIY projects. But I am the type of person who likes to be reliable and be able to get the job done and someone who takes pride in their work. So while I don't own my home yet when I do you're gonna make me a pro. I'd probably only use a contractor if we were friends and I wanted to hang out and help his business by giving him work.

[@johnguerrero1536]

Jeff, I really enjoy watching your videos. The way you explain everything is easy to understand and gives me the confidence to do it myself.

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

Cheers John. You can for sure do it.

[@dragunov525]

You can burnish the corner of the counter too and close those fibers together a little. Use a screwdriver shaft if you don’t have a burnisher, same thing. As others have mentioned though you can use fine sanding dust mixed with glue (or epoxy) and fill it. It helps to sand after filling the gap too, blends it better than just filling it and letting it dry before sanding. One more tip for the screw holes showing, consider buying a dowel plug drill bit and use the leftover wood to make a plug for the holes. More money I know… 6 of one, half dozen of the other. Thanks for the video as always! Looking to buy a house soon and the one we offered on had old counters that were6 looking to change to butcher block.

[@bobbray9666]

I've always used oil based Wipe-On poly on butcher block countertops. Once cured, it's very durable. No need to recoat later like oils and hard waxes as they wear away. The oil based poly gives the wood more depth too. I also only cut waterfall tops on a cabinet table saw for the most accurate cuts and a track saw for rips and to shorted tops that are too long.

[@Tennessee_Bees]

I love butcher block and put it in all of my houses. I would recommend that anyone does at least one coat of oil on the underside of the counter top to help prevent any kind of warping after install.

[@annealston4858]

Thanks for doing this video. This is exactly what I want to do for my kitchen countertops as well. You gave me a roadmap to start. ❤❤

[@karrijames691]

We definitely cut the hole for our sink and installed it first just in case we screwed up the butcher block, it also helped tremendously to have running water for clean up. I always use mineral oil on my blocks.

[@2eggsn1basketrv]

We just did this project, it was definitely interesting. Cheers!

[@cinders302]

I had wood counters from Ikea and loved them - even when they went around the sink! I kept them maintained by periodically oiling them with food grade mineral oil. Im going to do them again. Maybe a different wood or maybe not. Im not big in waterfall, but the wood is an exception 😊

[@dragunov525]

You can burnish the corner of the counter too and close those fibers together a little. Use a screwdriver shaft if you don’t have a burnisher, same thing. As others have mentioned though you can use fine sanding dust mixed with glue (or epoxy) and fill it. It helps to sand after filling the gap too, blends it better than just filling it and letting it dry before sanding. Thanks for the video as always! Looking to buy a house soon and the one we offered on had old counters that were6 looking to change to butcher block.

[@jeffreysalzman1497]

That looks so great. I'm inspired to rip out my fake Formica butcher block countertop and put in a real one.

[@ninjadaisy]

Oh, awesome. I watched your last video and said to myself "I hope he does a video on installing that countertop." Thanks!

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

happy to help. Cheers!

[@natashabass215]

Your a champion at fixing warps

[@cinders302]

Chapham's Bees Wax blend for salad bowls and counters also provides a nice finish. It's soft but easily spreadable. I rub it in with my fingers, let it set amd absorb for a bit, then take a soft flannel or micro cloth and give it a good buffing. It feels like silk 😊

[@bonniehonchell9963]

Bless your ❤. I got a headache & backache watching you work on that butcher block. It looks gorgeous, but, please come back when the cuts & water destroy it. I'd have signs everywhere, "Don't cut on counter tops "😂. I know what my very expensive cutting blocks look like! Always good videos

[@kclefthanded427]

More challenging than it looks as wood is not always straight but with time and effort. Results speak for itself

[@Neworldisordered]

Honest teacher!

[@andrewcampise3768]

Great video. Thanks for shearing

[@d3w4yn3]

What you are doing with that edge is very similar to painting or sealing and finishing a guitar! Great work!!!

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

Thank you very much!

[@watcherofwatchers]

I like to use countertop bolts instead of mending plates to join the separate counterstops. They provide clamping force forever, so they will definitely never separate. They do require the use of a forstner bit to install, but they're quite easy to use!

[@jaski8143]

Perfect timing, just bought a counter for kitchen island

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

Have fun!

[@pound6599]

With almost 3,200,000 subscribers, DeWalt and Kilz should pay this guy. Although I have not purchased any DeWalt tools, except for a drywall knife, I am sure others have. I have definitely purchased Kilz, however.

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

Happy to share what I have learned and love. Cheers!

[@sheilaa1333]

100% influenced to buy a Dewalt cordless drill…. 🙄

[@MrPrecision86]

I wish this was out last year when i reno'ed my kitchen. Everything looks great...except my counter tops. I will be redoing them next year and i will re watch this video before i do

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

the good news is even doing it twice you still saved money. Cheers!

[@cafemolido5459]

Do like the butcher's block countertop, may consider it for kitchen upgrade

[@nickdepuy7162]

Running some kerfs cuts about 1/2 way through the inside/underside will relieve some of your deflection and allow the wood to move easier. Then if you want to get real froggy, you can then fill the kerfs with sligtly thicker shims etc. to push that bow out. Same concept can be used on studs to pull/push wave out of a wall.

[@catsmeow5566]

Yay! This makes up for not having power this weekend. It went out Thursday but now I have it back and can watch your videos. Loved the giggle when you were carrying in that heavy countertop. I could feel the exhaustion. Counter looks great with the oil on it-- I would not have done the waterfall bit, but that's just me. I think its a waste of material but I know some people like it. Steel wool is good for plugging mouse holes. They don't like to chew it. I need to find real steel wool somewhere. I've had a hard time finding it. Love how you can shorten a trip to the store to seconds with the magic of video. LOL. Takes me 40min to get into town and back- and that is just the driving part. Takes at least 5min to find stuff in the store and check out. Looking forward to seeing how you cut out for the sink.

[@NanaPiper]

Love this look!

[@emmanuell3548]

Great video! Thank you!

[@aslayerfan]

O man… my wife would freak if I put all my tools on the glass top stove 😂😂😂

[@dbarpuck]

I would love to try a dovetail joint on a waterfall, also on the rim joist of a deck i think that would look so nice!

[@planesandbikes7353]

Three words: Wen Track Saw. great inexpensive solution for infrequent DIY carpentry needing clean accurate square cuts. Being able to plunge cut and scoring cuts and get really clean ends is a game changer I've found. I do not want to be a cabinet maker but also do not want to hire a carpenter charge me $4000 for work I can do in a few hours.

[@marscott9403]

I really needed this video! Thanks😁

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

Glad it was helpful!

[@lil--mo2025]

That looks really nice!

[@brandonmccarthy9224]

Man I just did these and this video definitely would have helped me get a nicer finished product lol

[@kalani1963]

Water raises the grain in the wood, a tack cloth is best to clean surface. Good job

[@UriValdez]

Jef! You’re hilarious man!

[@TheWoodStroker]

TimberMate is a better hole filler than that plastic stuff used. It doesn’t shrink and comes in many wood matched colors. Sands well too.

[@SubZer0-kt3zs]

Summer is almost here...Renovision diy here we come!

[@kirouacmichael]

been watching your videos for quite a while now, and boy, that shoutout to Neil Degrasse Tyson! Man, im now interested in your future videos x100 !!!

[@d.c.o.7544]

I knew folks were going to have some hot takes about this one, but I think it serves to show there are times where the money is spent, the project needs to come in on budget so you figure out how to adapt and overcome.

[@ycmetal]

Thanks! Really excellent video

[@luismaestre8652]

Thanks for sharing

[@garethhowlett8546]

Hey Jeff, I just bought a couple of slabs of butcherblock to use as a topper on a sit/stand desk. I'm definitely using some of your ideas to finish it off. That said, the edges are a little too sharp. What advice do you have for using a router on them? Love the channel. Keep up the good work!

[@josephscisson5253]

Great video thanks a lot !

[@kevindennis8895]

Even though it isn't perfect, it can be camouflaged by color matching some paint and paint the ends prior to attaching the fascia pieces.

[@fredrezfield1629]

have you done stainless counertops ? what would you use as backing?

[@philipatha]

Did this with Acacia during my total kitchen remodel back in Oct. Rounding them off was a bit of a pain since I didn't have a router but it turned out okay. Definitely don't like how they take water though.. its true you need to reseal them every 6 mo.

[@gnarlyv2357]

“No square is perfectly cornered.” Consider this added to my vocabulary

[@patriciamears5497]

Shocked it doesn’t split that close to the edge!!

[@jimmyosborn5499]

The DIYer comment … oh, that actually worked!!

[@CalebGibbsAvenue]

Man I got to be watching your video otherwise my motivation starts to Lack. You are right about square going bad I do steel work it's true.

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

better to have a great attitude and a great system cause no house is built great. Cheers!

[@MS-hd8yq]

Measure twice, cut thrice, that's my motto 😉

[@cinders302]

😁

[@Lifegoal2030]

I thought for sure you were going to mount those brackets at the end and edit it out haha

[@kemoschwabbie3342]

Jeff, you should do a video showing how we used to re-square our old squares with a hammer and anvil.

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

love that. just set it on the bbq for a few minutes first!

[@Dynysis]

This is may be a silly question. Would I need mending plates if I am only putting one piece? Now considering a waterfall-looks amazing!

[@denisegaylord382]

Most the box stores carry butcherblock countertop in stock now. If you read the manufacturers directions they usually tell you how to acclimate and seal the wood to prevent warping. I have seen other woodworkers cut channels in the bottom of the countertop, then use steel bars or plates to pull the top down flat. I have seen it secured in each corner of each cabinet, 🤔. I don't know what the spans between screws should be, but I would think no more than like 24 to 36 inches, to ensure that it all stays flat. But IDK, 😔...

[@goodvibes0101]

Jeff you could use a plug cutter for those screw holes😊

[@NanaPiper]

I really miss my Dad’s long bed, duel gas tank truck.

[@davidrush8283]

Saw dust in joint

[@delekham1863]

agreed. With the glue same for the Drilled holes.

[@nickp3173]

I just put a 4' butcher block on top of my work bench. Those suckers are super heavy! 48" x 25" x 1.5" - Take care of your back, old man 😉 Also I was told, after taking off the wrapping... the butcher blocks need to be sealed quickly or else it will warp.

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

definitely in humid environments for sure.

[@Centannicocktails]

Hello, After the 1st coat how long did you wait before applying 2nd coat? Then how long before the wood is ready to use the kitchen? Amd, can I use that oil if Ive already used a food grade mineral oil?

[@JoesPhenomenal]

Hey.. thanks for the awesome video. Just in time for me to do my butcher block in the tuff shed studio. Jeff... what do you think about doing the sealer on all surfaces including the underside of the block? Seems like people are 50/50 on whether that is neccesary. Doesn't leaving the bottom unsealed allow moisture to get in over time? Thanks!!

[@DIYDaveOK]

One alternative to the wood plastic in those holes is to take a stock wood dowel the diameter of the hole and use it as a "plug," then use a dovetail saw to cut it flush. That lets you "hide" it with stain/finish it like the rest of the wood and thus require at least a little less work.

[@XxdjforrestxX]

Hey Jeff!!! Love your videos!!! Can you recommend a good durable and precise tape measured? My ryobi staple has too much play

[@joeolejar]

My wife is not sold on butcher block counters, but I may change her mind . All straight counters. No corners may save my bacon.

[@ado-yz9rb]

cutting bung plugs out off the leftover pcs would make same color plugs

[@antdibiase2578]

I’m so happy to see you have a power stack battery on that saw instead of that regular 2ah battery you used in previous videos and blaming the saw lol

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

I am an old dog learning new tricks all the time. Cheers!

[@jaronroque796]

Thank you for convincing me never to do a waterfall countertop

[@redbarnhomestead7384]

What color did you paint the cabinets? I love it!

[@jaykell6508]

Jeff I absolutely love your channel and I think your brilliant, but you definitely need to router out for bolts underneath and get that corner properly fixed up. Huge fan of the channel and no disrespect mennt.

[@BitsnBobs-hk5iy]

I agree. I can understand not doing a mason's mitre, as this is not particularly easy for a DIY person and requires a jig (which are not cheap). However, routing out for worktop bolts isn't difficult.

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

just keeping it simple so folks are more empowered. using a router or forstener to get a bolt lock is a definite improvement but since I am in Florida and the internal m temp and humidity is very constant I am not concerned. Cheers!

[@jeffu3248]

Nice 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@ervinfowlkes8326]

Great video but did I miss where you glue or screw the countertop to the cabinets? Is it just the weight of countertop holding it to the cabinets?

[@deeler2kxiv710]

Using plugs from the offcuts would easier to cover the screw holes, harbor freight carry’s a cheap set of plug cutters that I use.

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

that will make a great addition to my tools . I am not much of a wood worker so I don't have a shop ....YET!

[@freespeach99]

How do you protect it from water damage and how long is the expected lifespan? That’s my only reservation about using butcher block for kitchen countertops

[@antdibiase2578]

You could probably use a plug cutter on your cut off scrap pieces to get a grain match for the holes you made for the screws

[@carlkrewler4084]

Woot first thumbs up. Another informative video thanks Jeff.

[@SophiaAphrodite]

Not likely. You have to refresh for updates.