I'm curious if you put a clear sealer of some type on the kitchen countertop?
This entire gar/apt project has been an extreme collection of discounts, clearances, and cost-cutting to make it happen. The countertops are another example. They are workbench tops sold by Sears. I picked up the pieces over the years by following their online outlet listings and snapping them up when they were severely discounted. They are 1.5" thick oak butcher block. I added the 1" thick black walnut edge band and Donna-ski has been religiously oiling it all with mineral oil. They turned out fantastic. Our cooktop/island will be topped with a 1.5" thick birch butcher block. I am still uncertain how that will be finished, but imagine it may be coated with my favorite clear finish, Varathane diamond coat.
