These countertops are my favorite thing in our kitchen.
Barn wood countertops.
Butcher block countertops bring inviting warmth to any kitchen.
Wood countertops do not require much when it comes to cleaning.
There are many options to pick from when it comes to wood countertops.
They were made by my husband and father in law from 100 year old reclaimed barn wood you can read more about them here.
Benefits butcher block countertops add rustic charm to your kitchen and feature plenty of advantages.
Heavily distressed reclaimed wood countertops are normally crafted from reclaimed barn wood.
The siding boards contain nail holes knots and insect scarring.
Scratches and nicks are easy to sand out.
We re going to simplify this process of selection by breaking it down into five steps.
The floor boards from antique barn wood show the gouges and scrapes from years of traffic.
They can overwhelm at first glance.
The original saw marks may be present.
Chemical cleaners and wax based cleaners will shorten the life of the finish and build up on the surface over time.
They re also perfect for dining areas or focal points like kitchen islands or desks.
The picture above shows a great wood countertop or bartop made with weathered white oak and accented with old wine barrel features.
We were fortunate that the countertops were essentially free since my father in law had the wood and tools needed to build the countertops on hand.
Wood species thickness construction styles edge profiles finish textures knife slots or no knife slots.