Beatify Your Kitchen with a Butcherblock Countertop

By Debra Glow

Despite having a lot of competitions without a doubt, the butcherblock countertops are still popular kitchen fixtures. Apparently, natural wood is considered timeless and even with modernization, is still continues to exist.

Butcherblock countertops are beautiful and definitely cost effective as compared to other types of countertops. The common granite and natural stone countertops are not as inexpensive as natural wood, which is why this remains popular among homeowners.

When you know how to properly take care of your countertop, it will last for a long time while remaining its aesthetic appeal.

A lot of people opt to change their stone countertops to wood ones when they make renovations. This is actually easy because the wood will match any style. They are also available in a large number of wood colors so you are sure to find one that matches either your cabinets or floors.

Additionally, you can finish the countertops with any color stain that you desire. To stay with a more contemporary style kitchen it is best to install a countertop that has defined edging and a slick finish. You can even find countertops that go with less modern styled kitchen and work well with any type of rustic theme.

It is not very difficult to care for wooden countertops. With the appropriate care, your countertop will definitely last for a long amount of time. Sealant can be used if you know you do not have time for continual care for your countertop. This will help to decrease how often you need to perform preventative care on your countertop. You will only need to apply the sealant, or natural oil, once each month. You should only clean the countertop after you have let the sealant soak in for approximately an hour.

If you are cleaning your countertop, it is advisable to use mild detergent because harsh chemicals might damage your it. You need to regularly clean your countertop because it tends to become odorous after some time. However, getting rid of these odors is not that difficult because you can also use lemon juice and let it stand for about fifteen minutes until the countertop absorbs it.

Wood countertops are certainly a beautiful selection and provide a visual appeal to your kitchen.

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