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Question about my butcher’s block kitchen island
Posted on 11/21/25 at 7:31 am
Posted on 11/21/25 at 7:31 am
I’ve got a pretty large butcher’s block kitchen island that I assume was not originally in the house, that’s neither here nor there.
However, they put some kind of lacquer or sealant on it that has made this incredibly sticky. We have to peel paper off of it, it leaves ink on it, makes it very hard to clean etc.
Anyone have any idea these people could’ve put on this butcher’s block and how I could go about stripping it off without harming the wood underneath?
However, they put some kind of lacquer or sealant on it that has made this incredibly sticky. We have to peel paper off of it, it leaves ink on it, makes it very hard to clean etc.
Anyone have any idea these people could’ve put on this butcher’s block and how I could go about stripping it off without harming the wood underneath?
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Posted on 11/21/25 at 8:20 am to grizzlylongcut
Probably going to have to sand it off.
Rubio Monocoat FTW.
Rubio Monocoat FTW.
Posted on 11/21/25 at 8:40 am to grizzlylongcut
Probably will have to strip/sand and recoat with a better product. Rubio or Armorcoat.
Posted on 11/21/25 at 5:40 pm to Clames
Thanks baws
Posted on 11/21/25 at 6:23 pm to grizzlylongcut
Well, nobody asked if you are using it as a real butcher block and cutting meat or doing prep work on it. If so, just use food safe oil to offer it some protection and not some poly or lacquer finish.
If you use a chemical stripper be sure to wipe it down a few times with a damp rag, then let the surface dry completely before sanding to smooth it out for finishing.
If you use a chemical stripper be sure to wipe it down a few times with a damp rag, then let the surface dry completely before sanding to smooth it out for finishing.
Posted on 11/21/25 at 7:38 pm to gumbo2176
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Well, nobody asked if you are using it as a real butcher block and cutting meat or doing prep work on it. If so, just use food safe oil to offer it some protection and not some poly or lacquer finish.
Right now, I am not because it’s so sticky.
Once I get whatever it is the previous owner coated this sob with off, I may begin using it as a true butcher’s block.
Posted on 11/21/25 at 10:39 pm to grizzlylongcut
It probably had a polyurethane top coat and some type of harsh all purpose kitchen cleaner was sprayed on it to cause this.
Either way, just sand it down to bare wood then finish with food grade oil as previous poster said
Either way, just sand it down to bare wood then finish with food grade oil as previous poster said
Posted on 11/22/25 at 6:54 am to Jack Daniel
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just sand it down to bare wood
Sanding is the best option and do yourself a favor and tent off the area where you will be sanding or the fine dust will be everywhere. Get drop cloth and tape to the ceiling, drop to the floor and encircle the whole island.
Posted on 11/22/25 at 8:50 am to jmon
1. Mix baking soda with a few drops of water to form a paste. Apply it to the sticky area and let it sit for 10-15 minutes. Gently scrub with a soft cloth or sponge in a circular motion, then wipe clean with a damp cloth and dry thoroughly.
2. Mix equal parts white vinegar and water in a spray bottle. Lightly mist the area and let it sit for a few minutes. Wipe clean with a cloth and dry the surface.
3. Apply Goo Gone Drip-Free Spray Gel Adhesive Remover
4. Acetone
5. Sand top
Posted on 11/22/25 at 9:49 am to TheBoo
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Rubio Monocoat FTW.
Rubio Monocoat (don't let it fool you, use 2 coats not one) and Osmo Polyx are the undisputed foolproof, high quality finishes. I use them a lot.
If you're going to use it as a butcher's block, then my favorite is Dark Half from Milk Paint. It's dark tung oil cut with citrus solvent.
This post was edited on 11/22/25 at 9:52 am
Posted on 11/22/25 at 2:16 pm to rodnreel
Curious. What will the baking soda step and vinegar step do that the goo gone and sanding won't take care of?
Posted on 11/22/25 at 2:57 pm to jmon
I would think sanitizing it?
Posted on 11/22/25 at 3:01 pm to jmarto1
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I would think sanitizing it?
Sanitize after sanding then apply finish/ oil if using for food prep.
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