Butcher Block Countertop

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Butcher block countertops are heavy-duty chopping blocks typically made of wood pieces laminated together to create a single slab. Originally made for the hard-chopping wear and tear in butcher shops, butcher block countertops offer durability and low maintenance that make them popular in home kitchen design. The distinctive mosaic of the wood pieces is an attractive option for countertops, tabletops, and kitchen islands. Shop the selection of gorgeous butcher block kitchen countertops expertly handcrafted by artisans on Etsy.

Kitchens with butcher block countertops owe their visual appeal to the wood’s characteristic pattern and color variations. Find the style of butcher block countertop that’s right for you:


  • Edge-grain butcher blocks feature the grain of the wood along the cut. The assembled wood pieces with edge grain resemble hardwood floors.
  • End-grain butcher blocks feature a checkerboard pattern, which often shows the growth rings of the tree from which the wood was cut.
  • Flat-grain butcher blocks are made from wood closest to the bark, putting the natural wood patterns front and center.

These butcher block care tips can help keep your kitchen with butcher block countertops looking fresh and beautiful for years to come:


  • Protect and seal unfinished butcher block countertops with a mixture of natural beeswax and mineral oil to help repel water and other liquids.
  • Natural cleaners work great on butcher block surfaces—soap and water for cleaning, cleaning vinegar for sanitizing.
  • Regularly apply food-safe wood conditioners for an eternally fresh-looking countertop.
  • Let some mineral oil soak into the wood if it begins to warp.
  • Gouges, stains, and burns are no match for your butcher block countertops. Simply sand down the damage and top with mineral oil.