IKEA butcher block countertops can be a wonderful option for money-conscious kitchen renovations. But before you buy, read this real-life review.

Two years after installing butcher block countertops, I'm considering replacing them.

We get quite a few questions here on Old Town Home, but one of our blog's most frequently asked questions is: "So, now that you've had your IKEA butcher block counters for a while now, what do you think?" Whether its being asked by someone considering IKEA butcher block (or a butcher block counter of any type) that would like our take on the surface, or by someone who already has it installed and wants to see if our opinions align with their thoughts, we receive quite a few emails and…

We just purchased Numerar Countertops from IKEA. I've read a lot about treatments- stain, waterlox, mineral oil, etc. Anyone have thoughts on the BEST method to get a good color but also seal and protect? Help! Image sources: http://newlywoodwards.com/2013/03/a-review-ikea-butcher-block-countertops.html http://kleypas.blogspot.com/2009/06/countertops.html?m=1

Thinking about installing butcher block? Want that farmhouse style kitchen of your dreams? WAIT! Don't get hoodwinked. Butcher block takes a lot of maintenance, so make sure to learn the ins and outs of butcher block before installing it. It's a great addition to a kitchen renovation but takes a lot of work. Read what I wish I knew before installing butcher block. #butcherblock #kitchenrenovation #diy #homerenovation #farmhouse

IKEA Butcher Block Table Hack

One of the themes of our kitchen renovation has been that "we're thrilled" with the results. I can't stress just how genuine this feeling is. We're not "thrilled" like the guests on an HGTV reality show where they just redid a room by putting live moss all over the walls, or like the homeowners are when the guest designers just spray painted a family heirloom. Oh no, we're actually thrilled with what our kitchen now looks like given what it started as (remember, green laminate counters, bad…

The kitchen renovation is in full swing here and today I am going to walk you guys through how to finish Ikea butcher block counter tops. Now what do I mean finish don't you just go to Ikea then install those counters? Well you could but chances are this time next year your counter tops would be full of stains and could have some water damage. To avoid this the best thing to do is to seal the counters with a spar varnish. In this case I used Helmsman to seal my Hammarp counters.

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One of the themes of our kitchen renovation has been that "we're thrilled" with the results. I can't stress just how genuine this feeling is. We're not "thrilled" like the guests on an HGTV reality show where they just redid a room by putting live moss all over the walls, or like the homeowners are when the guest designers just spray painted a family heirloom. Oh no, we're actually thrilled with what our kitchen now looks like given what it started as (remember, green laminate counters, bad…