Wood Kitchen Countertop Finishes

Wood counter tops can be finished in a few ways.

Wood kitchen countertop finishes. If the counter top surface is to be used as a cutting surface choose polyurethane varnish or acrylic resin. But wood needs to be well protected to keep water and wine from staining or damaging it. Use their interior oil based products not the exterior unless you re putting the countertop in an outdoor environment. And knowing the right product to choose can save work further down the track.

For the top coat we recommend zar brand polyurethane over minwax polyurathane. Butcher block and wood solid surface countertops are a popular choice for kitchens and bathrooms these days. And for good reason. It is ideal for.

The wood adds warmth texture and natural beauty to the space in a way that other materials just can t. Polyurethane varnish shellac mineral oil and wax are generally used. We highly recommend the tung oil citrus finish over the mineral oil finish for tops that will be. Some require more maintenance than others.