Kitchen Butcher Block Installation - DIY Guide & Money Saving Tips

Step by step DIY guide on how to install a Kitchen Butcher Block Countertop with the cut out for a sink. Scroll down for descriptions of products used.

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0:00 Intro & Removing Old Screws
0:22 Removing Old Countertop
0:57 Metal Plate Over Dishwasher or Not?
2:33 The Top of the Butcher Block
2:53 Tools for Cutting Sink and Faucet Holes
3:14 Trial Run For Fitting The Countertop
5:26 Applying Silicone to Underside of Butcher Block
7:08 Securing Undermount Sink with Brackets & Screws
8:22 Carrying Heavy Butcher Block with Attached Sink
9:42 Removing Front Clips/Brackets and Securing Butcher Block
10:10 Installing Faucet, Using Spacers & Final Thoughts

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We used the following products & tools to complete this DIY project:

60 in. Butcher Block (Walnut) - https://amzn.to/3sfCzqq.
48 in. Butcher Block (Walnut) - https://amzn.to/3MYWbHr
Watco Butcher Block Oil & Finish - https://amzn.to/383eXyy
Cotton Rags & Tack Cloth (on hand) - https://amzn.to/3yhLJqf
Moen Over/Undermount Sink comes with template & clips (reused) - https://amzn.to/3kJO1q5
Cordless Ryobi Jig Saw (on hand)- https://amzn.to/3M4rdh3
Diablo Bi-Metal Jig Saw Blades (ultra-fine) - https://amzn.to/3MVeBbO
5/8 in. Drill Bit (on hand) - https://amzn.to/3wdZljQ
1 1/2 in. Hole Saw (on hand) - https://amzn.to/3yfwrCk
Painter Tape (on hand) - https://amzn.to/37imZmy
Mold Armor 100% Silicone - https://www.lowes.com/pd/Mold-Armor-10-fl-oz-Clear-Silicone-Caulk/5001941737
Caulk Gun (on hand)- https://amzn.to/3FhYt1q
1 1/2 in. Spax #10 Construction Screws - https://amzn.to/3yxO8gP

Butcher Block countertop installation is not for the faint of heart. 🤓

Wooden countertops are less expensive than stone, marble or quartz. But, the measurements have to be precise, you will need a few must-have tools and it is a pretty time consuming DIY project. Dry time between the four Watco applications is 6 hours minimum and 24 hours before first use.

Let us know if you have any questions!

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❤ Nick & Silke