Restoration Projects

Even the best-glued butcher-block tops can reveal faint seam lines after oiling. These ghost seams occur when end-grain fibers swell differently or absorb oil unevenly. A precise micro-sanding process removes these telegraph lines and ensures the finish looks continuous across...

Butcher block countertops are beautiful but unforgiving—improper sanding can cause tearout at end grain joints or waves that distort the surface. Whether you’re refinishing an old block or preparing a new one for oil or polyurethane, controlled diagonal sanding keeps...