bainebarray t1_j6mtcrb wrote on January 31, 2023 at 1:22 PM

Reply to comment by CURRTIS1 in Sanded butchers block won't take varnish/sealant by CURRTIS1

Possibly. Was it sealed before you had to take care of the burn, and if so did you use that same sealant?

If possible get some conditioner (could even an oil like walnut oil etc since it's not for food prep) and try a small bit and see if it soaks in. With oils and conditioner you want very little so it doesn't leave a residue.

bainebarray t1_j6msjcn wrote on January 31, 2023 at 1:15 PM

Reply to Sanded butchers block won't take varnish/sealant by CURRTIS1

Are you using it for a food surface like a cutting board or counter?

If so I'd recommend a food safe mineral oil.

Bob Villa has some good tips and recommendations. For my cutting board I use a conditioner (not sure what brand as the label has worn off) after washing and it works great.

https://www.bobvila.com/articles/best-cutting-board-oil/#:~:text=Food%2Dgrade%20mineral%20oil%20is%20the%20most%20common%20oil%20to,conditioner%2C%20beeswax%20and%20carnauba%20wax.