Kitchen Counter top/work surface

Hi guys, when we bought our house there was a wooden fitted kitchen, imported from South Africa. I thought it was a bit faded but the wife said she liked it and it just needed some tlc. Now 3 years on I haven't done anything to it and she's on my case. What I'm asking here is if I sand it down what is the best thing to put on it. I know I can't use vanish but we don't want to change the natural look. Also whatever I use on it has to withstand the everyday kitchen use. I could take a photo if it helps........funny saying that as I'm the one who needs help lol

You can get chopping or butchers block oil to put on woden surfaces for a kitchen

Mairyhinge said:

You can get chopping or butchers block oil to put on woden surfaces for a kitchen

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Thanks will have a look. Should I still sand it down?

If it real wood, I cant see an issue with you doing that.

Mairyhinge said:

If it real wood, I cant see an issue with you doing that.

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Yeah it's real wood. The wife is just worried I'd ruin it if I sand it.

Rub it down light with some fine sandpaper, then put a couple of coats of sadolin worktop oil on it. Do this every 8-12 months and it will last forever. Comes up like new too.

anderjay said:

Rub it down light with some fine sandpaper, then put a couple of coats of sadolin worktop oil on it. Do this every 8-12 months and it will last forever. Comes up like new too.

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Good job you said that! I was ready to get a belt sander on it!! I got some liberon tung oil that was recomended.

Thanks for all you replies :thumbsup:

Yeah, deffo do it by hand!

Mairyhinge said:

Yeah, deffo do it by hand!

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Thanks, will do