Home Improvement Craft

butcher block is generally made of wood like walnut, red oak, maple to get heavy duty blocks for chopping especially. The butcher block is also used for making cutting boards and table tops. The butcher block was once used only in the butcher shop for cutting meat but it later became very popular for home uses for its flexible and convenience. Butcher block is basically available in two different styles like edge-grain and end-grain. 

The end-grain butcher block counter is made using the gluing wood pieces and wood fiber. The commercial block counter will be with thickness that is more than 4 inches when compared to the home use. This is because thick butcher block could give better durable surface that offers longevity and also to cut heavy meat. It is also possible to resurface many times. Professional chefs prefer the end-grain butcher blocks. The edge-grain butcher block counter top is featured with full length of wood and it can also be laid in joint construction to make the floor hard. However both the end-grain and edge-grain styles are durable and if they are with oil finish then there is a requirement for regular maintenance and re-oiling to preserve the wood and get longevity.