User Guide
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Pre-Installation
TO AVOID CRACKING AND SPLITING OF WOOD BUTCHER BLOCK SURFACE MUST BE SEALED OR FINISHED WITHIN 48 HOURS
Mineral Oil
Butcher
Block
Conditioner
Polyurethane
OROR
* Protecting the underside and all edges is as important as protecting the top!
Installation
1
PLANNING FOR
EXPANSION GAPS
□ The countertop expands and
contracts depending on the
microclimatic conditions of
the room.
□ Provide expansion gaps
between the edges of
the countertop and wall,
which allows for this wood
movement.
2
MOUNTING THE
COUNTERTOP
□ Mount the countertop
to the cabinet frame or
drill overized holes in
your support blocks.
3
JOINING COUNTERTOPS
□ Method 1: When using
miter bolts to join tops,
use two or three clamps at
each joint, depending on
the width.
□ Method 2: Using multiple
biscuit or mortise/tenon
joints with pocket screws
on the underside is another
joint method.
4
CUTTING COUNTERTOP TO SIZE
□ Use a circular saw with a ne tooth
blade with removeable tape (1) on
the cut line to minimize chipping.
□ Clamp a straight edge (2) to the top
as a guide for your circular saw to
achieve a straight cut, especially
when two cut edges will be joined
together to avoid any gaps.
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Maintenance
Finishing your countertop with oil or oil-wax
Strictly follow the manufacturer’s instructions as to the use of any oil or oil-wax. Protective coating is sufcient when water remains on the countertop
after a spill, without tendency to spread and penetrate the wood. Oil the countertop every three (3) to six (6) months to restore coating and each time when
the surface begins to tarnish or drops of spilled water lose their natural shape and penetrate into the wood.
Low-maintenance options
Other nishing methods are allowed that provide equal protection against moisture such as polyurethane. Please see nish manufacturer’s instructions for
nish application.
Care and Cleaning
□ Remove any spills from the surface. Do not allow the water to lie on the surface for a long time.
□ Always use protective mats or pads under hot dishes, or leave them to cool on the stove.
□ Use a soft cloth and warm water when cleaning. Never use concentrated cleaning detergents, especially those containing bleach.
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Use and Care Guide
Solid Wood Countertop
Item # 1007171278
Model # BIRCH6.17