Country Mouldings offers butcher block countertops in unfinished, prefinished with mineral oil and prefinished with conversion varnish. Here we discuss the prefinishing options and the prefinished wood choices.
Conversion Varnish Finish
Our dedicated finishing team pays careful attention throughout the finishing process, as they apply three coats of a 45 sheen commercial grade conversion varnish to the face of your butcher block countertop. Two coats are applied to all other areas, including the underside. A catalyzer added to the varnish completes the process and ensures a hard, durable surface.
Note: Conversion Varnish Finishes are NOT recommended for food-prep surfaces.
Food-Grade Mineral Oil Finish
The sturdy construction, and durability of materials, make butcher block countertops ideal surfaces for all your kitchen functions, including cutting and preparing foods. To allow your countertop to be used this way, you will want to select a food-grade mineral oil finish. This finish is not permanent, but occasional reapplication of food grade mineral oil is quick and easy. Please refer to the finishing instructions you receive with your block.
Butcher Block Countertops
Edge grain butcher block countertops are made by face gluing 1" thick hardwood boards together, and then cutting to the desired length and thickness. The strips always run the length of the countertop and are never finger jointed. The resulting final product is a beautiful, unique, and highly functional piece that will transform your kitchen. At Country Mouldings, our professional woodworkers work carefully and methodically to guarantee that the finished piece is of premium quality.
Extensive Selection of Hardwoods
Every space, every home, and every homeowner is unique. Country Mouldings offers a premium hardwood to fit every taste: choose from a variety of colorings, textures, and finishes, to complete your space. From glossy and elegant; to rustic and full of character; to everything in between, you'll find your fit in the list below - or we'll find it for you.
Please note: The images shown are of butcher blocks finished with conversion varnish. Mineral oil blocks will looks similar but not exactly the same.
Prefinished American Cherry: American Cherry is a classic, traditional hardwood that offers a rich, reddish-brown heartwood contrasted by a creamy white sapwood. The luster of the wood deepens and improves with age. It has a highly desirable straight, fine grain, and fine texture that gives it an especially elegant, tony appearance. Prefinished American Cherry butcher block countertops are available up to 4-1/2" thick, 180" long, and 84" wide. Choose from conversion varnish or food-safe mineral oil finishes. Prefinished American Cherry PricingPrefinished American Cherry Information
Prefinished Ash: Ash's pale, nearly white sapwood blends with its tan to brown heartwood to create a warm, neutral piece that works perfectly in any kitchen, against any color palette. Ash's clean, straight grain makes it a favorite hardwood selection. Prefinished Ash butcher block countertops are available up to 4-1/2" thick, 180" long, and 84" wide. Choose from conversion varnish or food-safe mineral oil finishes. Prefinished Ash PricingPrefinished Ash Information
Prefinished Beech: A highly durable, shock-resistant, strong hardwood, Beech can withstand constant, heavy use, which makes it an excellent choice for kitchen applications, including butcher block countertops. Beech has a light to medium reddish-brown heartwood, and a white sapwood, which can also have a reddish tinge. Straight grained. Prefinished Beech butcher block countertops are available up to 4-1/2" thick, 118" long, and 84" wide. Choose from conversion varnish or food-safe mineral oil finishes. Prefinished Beech PricingPrefinished Beech Information
Prefinished Brazilian Cherry: Brazilian Cherry hardwood, from the Jatoba tree in Central and South America, is prized for its deep, rich tones and durability. The heartwood of Brazilian Cherry ranges from a deep reddish brown to an orange-brown, and its sapwood can be pinkish, white, or even gray. This strong, lustrous hardwood darkens with age and stands the test of time. Prefinished Brazilian Cherry butcher block countertops are available up to 4-1/2" thick, 142" long, and 84" wide. Choose from conversion varnish or food-safe mineral oil finishes. Prefinished Brazilian Cherry PricingPrefinished Brazilian Cherry Information
Prefinished Hickory: Hickory is the hardest, strongest wood in America, which makes it a top choice for practical applications like butcher block countertops. This remarkably durable, heavy hardwood has a medium to light brown heartwood, with light tints of red, and a creamy white sapwood. Hickory has a fine, usually straight, grain, and a coarse texture. Prefinished Hickory butcher block countertops are available up to 4-1/2" thick, 180" long, and 84" wide. Choose from conversion varnish or food-safe mineral oil finishes. Prefinished Hickory PricingPrefinished Hickory Information
Prefinished Knotty Alder: For a hardwood with a truly unique look, consider Knotty Alder. Characterized by the solid, open, and split knots of all shapes and sizes found throughout the wood, Knotty Alder brings a pastoral look to the room. Some of the knots may go all the way through the wood. No two pieces are alike, so you are assured of an original piece for you butcher block countertop, one that won't be matched in any other kitchen. Knotty Alder has a light, reddish brown heartwood, and a slightly lighter sapwood in similar tones. Prefinished Knotty Alder butcher block countertops are available up to 4-1/2" thick, 115" long, and 84" wide. Choose from conversion varnish or food-safe mineral oil finishes. Prefinished Knotty Alder PricingPrefinished Knotty Alder Information
Prefinished Knotty Pine: Lighter in color than Knotty Alder, Knotty Pine has a similar natural, rustic look to it, with various small, tight knots of varying sizes and shapes found throughout the wood. This lightweight hardwood has a straight grain and fine texture that adds to its charm, and light shades that work in any decor. Knotty Pine has a sapwood of pale, creamy white and a light, reddish-brown heartwood. Prefinished Knotty Pine butcher block countertops are available up to 4-1/2" thick, 180" long, and 84" wide. Choose from conversion varnish or food-safe mineral oil finishes. Prefinished Knotty Pine PricingPrefinished Knotty Pine Information
Prefinished Mahogany: Mahogany is one of the most timeless of hardwoods, with its heartwood of deep, vivid reds and medium to dark browns, and contrasting cream-colored sapwood. The already rich colors deepen and become more intense with time, making Mahogany an ageless choice for any purpose, including butcher block countertops. Straight grained and highly durable. Prefinished Mahogany butcher block countertops are available up to 4-1/2" thick, 142" long, and 84" wide. Choose from conversion varnish or food-safe mineral oil finishes. Prefinished Mahogany PricingPrefinished Mahogany Information
Prefinished Maple: Hard Maple has a fine texture and straight grain, giving this strong hardwood a smooth, clean look that is perfect for a butcher block kitchen countertop. Hard Maple's heartwood is a light to medium brown, and the sapwood is a pale, creamy white. A sturdy, substantial wood. The face of our maple butcher blocks, contain little, if any brown. The Prefinished Hard Maple butcher block countertops are available up to 4-1/2" thick, 180" long, and 84" wide. Choose from conversion varnish or food-safe mineral oil finishes. Prefinished Maple PricingPrefinished Maple Information
Prefinished Poplar: Poplar is a highly stable, shock-resistant hardwood with a unique coloring. The heartwood ranges from a light brown to an almost olive tone, and the sapwood is a pale, yellowish cream color. This durable hardwood is straight grained with a medium to fine texture. Poplar offers excellent properties for a butcher block countertop. Prefinished Poplar butcher block countertops are available up to 4-1/2" thick, 180" long, and 84" wide. Choose from conversion varnish or food-safe mineral oil finishes. Prefinished Poplar PricingPrefinished Poplar Information
Prefinished Red Oak: A light, reddish-brown heartwood and white to tan sapwood give Red Oak its beautiful, warm appearance, at home in any kitchen. Red Oak's coarse texture and straight grain give it a distinctive appearance, and the natural variations in the tones and grain mean it creates a fascinating pattern as a butcher block countertop. A strong, heavy hardwood. Prefinished Red Oak butcher block countertops are available up to 4-1/2" thick, 180" long, and 84" wide. Choose from conversion varnish or food-safe mineral oil finishes. Prefinished Red Oak PricingPrefinished Red Oak Information
Prefinished Spanish Cedar: Spanish Cedar, often used for chests, closets, and other storage vessels, is known for its beauty and pleasing aroma. It is also a very durable, stable hardwood that makes a unique butcher block countertop. The heartwood of Spanish Cedar ranges from a light, pinkish brown, to a medium to dark reddish brown, and darkens with time. The sapwood is nearly white, often with a pink tinge. A strong hardwood with a fine to medium texture. Prefinished Spanish Cedar butcher block countertops are available up to 4-1/2" thick, 180" long, and 84" wide. Choose from conversion varnish or food-safe mineral oil finishes. Prefinished Spanish Cedar PricingPrefinished Spanish Cedar Information
Prefinished Walnut: Walnut hardwood has exceptional coloring. The heartwood of Walnut is a medium to dark brown, sometimes with streaks of nearly black. The sapwood has an off-white to light brown color, and the overall deep, chocolate browns of Walnut set it apart from all other hardwoods. Walnut's grain can be wavy or curly, and the overall appearance of this wood makes an absolutely gorgeous butcher block countertop. Prefinished Walnut butcher block countertops are available up to 4-1/2" thick, 142" long, and 84" wide. Choose from conversion varnish or food-safe mineral oil finishes. Prefinished Walnut PricingPrefinished Walnut Information
Prefinished White Oak: White Oak has a heartwood that ranges from light to dark brown, and a light sapwood of cream to tan. Straight grained, with a medium to coarse texture, this strong, wear-resistant hardwood serves excellently as a butcher block countertop. Prefinished White Oak butcher block countertops are available up to 4-1/2" thick, 180" long, and 84" wide. Choose from conversion varnish or food-safe mineral oil finishes. Prefinished White Oak PricingPrefinished White Oak Information
