How to Seal a Butcher Block Top Treated with Mineral Oil

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April 5, 2023

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Here’s a question from our 5/18/2019 Today’s Homeowner Radio Show.

Jeanne from Illinois wants to know, “The house was built like 10 years ago and, you know, they told me to treat [my butcher block] with mineral oil. But over the years I don’t always get that done on a regular basis. And I saw your show last week where they use Waterlox. I’m kind of curious if I can use Waterlox on it.
“But because we have oiled it, is it still possible to do that?”

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