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Would you use butcher block oil or mineral oil for wood countertops?

Posted on 4/29/25 at 5:46 pm
Posted by Tiger In the Swamp
Louisiana
Member since May 2014
859 posts
Posted on 4/29/25 at 5:46 pm
Seems butcher block oil has mineral oil and some waxes. I want whichever is easier for long term use. Don’t ever want to have to resand, just re apply.

Thanks for those with experience who reply.

Also, recommendations on a certain brand are appreciated.
Posted by Spankum
Miss-sippi
Member since Jan 2007
58334 posts
Posted on 4/29/25 at 6:09 pm to
I use butcher block oil; Heat the container up in the microwave until it just gets warm enough to soften the waxes and it will soak in like crazy. I think it seals moisture out a little better than straight mineral oil.
Posted by wm72
Brooklyn
Member since Mar 2010
8710 posts
Posted on 4/29/25 at 7:31 pm to

I really like Osmo TopOil. Their PolyX Oil is really great for any non-food wood surfaces too.

Posted by MikeD
Baton Rouge
Member since Jan 2004
7856 posts
Posted on 4/29/25 at 8:26 pm to
I’ve got black walnut and use a tung oil solvent mixture. It’s food safe.

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Posted by DickTater
Geismar
Member since Feb 2013
122 posts
Posted on 4/29/25 at 8:51 pm to
I second the osmo oil. We have them in our pantry and laundry. That stuff is good. Wouldn’t use it on a cutting board, but great for countertops.
Posted by RougeDawg
Member since Jul 2016
6804 posts
Posted on 4/29/25 at 9:05 pm to
I used Waterlox for my walnut countertops in the kitchen. Has been three years and looks the same as the day I applied it.

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