Butcherblock Countertops

Have you considered butcherblock?

Butcherblock countertops bring elegance and warmth to any space. The natural characteristics of wood create a timeless option for any countertop surface or a contrasting island.

All of our butcherblock tops are locally sourced from Oregon and are either responsibly grown or salvaged wood from the Northwest, West coast or Rocky Mountains.

NW Orchard Walnut Endgrain

Finishes and Maintenance

Your butcherblock should be finished before installation. Due to the nature of wood you want to seal all exposed surfaces of the butcherblock so that you prevent warping or splitting down the road. We can provide installation instructions and tips if you are thinking of taking on a butcherblock top without an installer.

Myrtle Sidegrain

NATURAL OIL finished tops are food safe. You can cut on them like a cutting board if you choose but they will show the wear and need to be refinished more regularly.  Because wood is a natural, living material, it continually absorbs more oil, so regular re-oiling will be necessary to maintain its luster.  Re-oiling is simple -- just spread oil evenly over the surface, allow it to soak in for about 5 minutes then wipe the excess off with a clean rag.

MARINE GRADE finishes seal the wood making it waterproof.  For this reason, this finish is great around sinks but is not designed for cutting on (you don’t want to cut through the protective finish).  Marine Grade finished butcher block doesn’t require regular re-oiling but might need to be refinished down the road.

Styles

Side Grain | Great for high use islands, worktops and cutting surfaces.  Moderate to very hard depending on the species.

·          Standard thickness: 1-1/2" thick is most common, custom up to   12”

 End Grain | Very hard, perfect for heavy use cutting surfaces and chopping blocks.

·         Standard thickness:  2", 2-1/2”, 3”, 4” thick is standard, custom up to 12”

Plank Style | Medium hardness, intended for furniture-grade table or counter surface.

·         Standard thickness: 1-1/4" and 2-1/4" thick are most common

Showroom Samples

We have a wide variety of wood species available including  maple, madrone, beetle kill pine, juniper, fir, walnut, redwood, myrtle and oak.

Lead time for butcherblock depends upon availability and is typically 2-4 weeks.

For more information please go to ghsproducts.com or to see samples, please visit our showroom.