Ratings & Reviews for WATCO Clear Food-Grade Interior Butcher block oil ( 1-pint )
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What Customers Are Saying
Customers overwhelmingly praise this butcher block oil for its ease of application, beautiful finish, and food-safe properties. Many highlight how straightforward it is to apply with rags or cloths, even for beginners, and note it enhances natural wood grain and delivers a smooth, professional result. Reviewers consistently emphasize its reliability for cutting boards, countertops, and food-contact surfaces, with several reporting years of successful use. Most find multiple coats and light sanding between applications key to durability. A few mention chemical odor during application and note the finish requires reapplication every six months, though most view this as normal maintenance rather than a drawback.
Customer review summary generated by AI, including incentivized reviews.Easy to apply
Would RecommendGreat product, easy application. Great coverage and coating
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Great for butcher block!
Would RecommendWent on smooth! We did four coats, sanding between. Gave a glass like finish!
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Have not used yet
Would RecommendI haven't used it yet but Hopefully it does what's its supposed to
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Food safe
Would RecommendGoes on smooth and easy. Fairly long shelf life after opening. I use on salad bowls mostly.
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Rich, protective oil with just the right color pop
Would RecommendI'm absolutely thrilled with how the Clear Food-grade Butcher Block Oil turned out on my new kitchen countertops! I was looking for a protective finish that would accentuate the natural wood grain without changing the color, and this oil delivered beautifully. Just a couple thin applications brought out the depth and richness of the wood patterns without leaving any hint of a tint. My countertops now have a subtle sheen that catches the light, making the swirls in the wood seem to dance while st...
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Not a good value.
Would Not RecommendThis was quite expensive based on what the product did. Easy to use.
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Doesn't dry
Would Not RecommendI applied this to a new end grain cutting board. It hardly absorbed any. I wiped off all the excess, but it still left a sticky mess even after 13 hours of drying.
Make sure you have good ventilation.
I really like the finish this puts on butcher block counters. It enhances the natural beauty of the wood without leaving the same feel as shellac finish on wood.
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counter top stain
Would RecommendUsed on my butcher block counter top. Gorgeous. Love the finish.
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Great product
Would RecommendEasy application- looks amazing on the butcher block with our blue cabinets
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Butcher block counter sealer
Would RecommendEasy to apply, necessary to seal wood well before use.
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Hmm, something seems wrong here, John. If your Rust-Oleum Watco Butcher Block Oil is remaining tacky on the surface that means something is hindering...