Staining (Hevea) Butcher Block Countertop

Hey Guys, In this video we will be staining and sealing butcher block countertops. I purchased these Hevea butcher block countertops from Lowe's. Check out the video to see how they turned out beautifully!
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[@yoongramcan]

Thank you for making the video. I’ve been searching of how the stained hevea butcher block would turn out and your video is exactly what I was looking for.

[@shaynorman1446]

We just bought the exact wood for a dining room tabletop! This video is super helpful thank you!

[@SimonSaysDIY]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks 😊

[@thomasfocht2757]

If you mix 2 parts mineral spirits and one part poly you can make it into a wipe on poly and much easier to use. Less drips and the coating goes on more evenly

[@SimonSaysDIY]

Thanks for the tip! I will have to test that out. I imagine it would soak inter the wood better too.

[@user-em6ie2be7x]

Nice attention to detail sanding down the rough parts of the counter top.

[@SimonSaysDIY]

Thank you! I appreciate it.

[@brendabaxter9297]

As always I enjoyed your video!👍 Like how you pay attention to details and I am amazed at all you can do and your knowledge of "EVERYTHING"!😲Can't wait to see the next video! 😊❤

[@SimonSaysDIY]

Thank you very much! It’s great to hear from you!

[@brendabaxter9297]

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[@rickhiggins6521]

Very helpful

[@SimonSaysDIY]

Glad to hear that! 👍🏻

[@DaddyElfMan]

thanks for video, very informative. I am building a computer desk using the Hevea butcher block (also from lowes). I found a diy video from another person on this build. I like what he did, how ever, his butcher block was from home depot and was a walnut type. and the gel stain clear satin top coat he used ( he did not other prep work) made the walnut just POP, looked GREAT. I am hoping to achieve a similar look with the Hevea, but don't want to go too dark on the stain, ( I saw that you were using a DARK Walnut), and don't want to go too light either. so will have to experiment with a couple of the medium to lighter stains... the question I have is for testing, should I put on the pre stain wood conditioner before I apply the stains (to test color) or just put on the wood directly? I too had to do a little sanding on my Hevea block, but after I got out the small rougher areas, it looks great. now onto the staining and sealing part. thanks again in advance. I will try to video and post up a link here some of my process and the finished product.

[@user-wp4bk5zq9n]

Thank YOU! Great video for us. We bought an island from Lowe's of the same Hevea butcher block for our pennisula. The edges seem sharp to me. I wanted to see if you did anything extra to them. From this video, I'd say you didn't.

[@SimonSaysDIY]

I’m glad this video was helpful! Good luck with your project!

[@DaddyElfMan]

it does not look, from the video that he did any routing or such to the edges, just sanded. I am building 2 computer desks using same Hevea block, but I routed (3/8 inch round bit) 3 sides of my 2 desks, currently still a work in progress, but hope to put up video link when done.

[@bridgittejones1932]

Do you think it's necessary to stain the bottom? I planned on just sealing, but didn't see the point of wasting stain

[@SimonSaysDIY]

Yeah, just sealing it would be fine. However, you may want to stain the bottom, 2-3 inches around the edge if it is going to extend past the cabinets. This will make it look better should anyone see it.

[@jry40]

What colour stain did you use?

[@DaddyElfMan]

in the video, near the end, after he cut the 1 block, you can see the stain he used is a DARK WALNUT. hope this helps..

[@shoreline8686]

Nicely done. What did you use to fasten the two legs together to make the L shape counter?

[@SimonSaysDIY]

I used some wood biscuits on the joint to glue it together. I also used countertop connectors. They mount underneath the countertop and clamp the joint together. Thanks!

[@shoreline8686]

@@SimonSaysDIYThe reason I ask is Expansion & contraction. I would think using glue would make it difficult if not impossible for wood movement which is gonna happen.

[@arturoceja8625]

It's that food safe?

[@arielplotkin7916]

yes, curious about this as well!

[@henrycastleton7316]

Im curious how it will hold up to mold with water splashing into wood. Would love to see an update video

[@DaddyElfMan]

he used a polyurethane top coat sealer, (from video, he put on at least 3 coats and sanded between coats to smooth out), so should be waterproof.

[@shiv10827]

It is safe for food ?

[@user-cz2so5km7o]

Did you add the pre stain before sanding or visa versa?

[@SimonSaysDIY]

After sanding. It wouldn’t hurt to do a very light sanding after the pre-stain as it opens the wood grain and may expose splinters and roughness.