Rust-Oleum 241758 Watco Butcher Block Oil - Food Grade Wood Finish/Varnish (473 ML)

It colourless, dries fast and easy to apply. It dries quickly in the tin so better to change the container once you open it. Bought is twice already

Excellent Product

Good to have this in India. Used this on my end grain cutting board and satisfied with the results. Had used this on my kitchen knife handle and doing great.

Seems ok

Its got a slightly strong smell, not unpleasant but chemical-like, and it tends to stick to skin and hard to wash off, so wear gloves if possible. As such, it is an occasional varnish for your butcher block and other kitchen wood rather than a regular use wood oil. For regular use, a regular mineral oil or mineral oil/bees wax combo is more suitable. That is because the instructions mention atleast 2 coats on 8hours interval and then wait atleast 2 days before use. Therefore definitely not for regular maintenance. This is to use once when you buy new and occasionally when the wood is dry and chippy. But having said that, for the said purpose of coating new product or restoring badly dry/chippy product which is starting to absorb water, it is really good. More effective than regular mineral oil. So it does serve a purpose for me, but make sure you are getting it for the right purpose. I basically use it once on all new unvarnished knife/ladle handles and butcher blocks, and once in a year, I might coat my butcher blocks and knife/ladle handles again. Its should also be great for wooden kitchen surfaces, if having, though I have quartz so not a first person experience (but lot of American reviews mention this and it makes sense from what I have seen of its properties).

A joy to put down. The first coat is absorbed quite fast and subsequent coats needs longer drying and setting times. I am totally an amateur and have struggled with laying down a smooth finish, but with this oil, the swirly mess resolves itself by the time it has dried and is smooth to the touch. A minute with an 800grit sandpaper and you are good to go. Haven't yet seen how it performs after regular use & wear.

Its a clear laquer the description should be more clear

best products but expensive

I used this to seal a raw wood butcher block for a kitchen counter setup. I put a banana in the picture for scale, which is the only food I'd recommend putting near this wood until the finish is fully cured! Unlike standard mineral oil that washes away with dish soap after a few weeks, this actually contains resins that harden inside the wood fibers to create a long-lasting, water-resistant seal. WHY IT WORKS WELL: • The wipe-on application is completely foolproof. You just wipe it on with a lint-free cloth, let it soak, and wipe off the excess. • It leaves a beautiful, rich satin sheen that brings out the natural grain of the wood far better than basic oils. THE CATCH: • Because this is an actual finish and not just an oil, it has a strong solvent smell when applying. More importantly, while it dries to the touch in a few hours, you absolutely must wait the full 72 hours for it to completely cure before it is officially "food safe" for chopping or food prep. THE BOTTOM LINE: An excellent, highly durable finish for wood countertops and cutting boards, as long as you strictly follow the 72-hour curing rule.

the package arrived in good conation and this product is food grade

Only one item included!

Descubrir Watco 241758 Butcher Block Oil & Finish ha sido una revelación para el tratamiento de mi escritorio. En mi búsqueda de un acabado no tóxico de alta calidad, este producto destacó notoriamente. A pesar de su precio, la cobertura uniforme y la facilidad de aplicación justifican la inversión. Es importante destacar que no es un barniz de poliuretano, por lo que no crea una capa brillante y protectora, sino que ofrece un acabado más mate que realza la belleza natural de la madera, destacando su veta y proporcionando un aspecto fino y elegante. La no toxicidad es un enorme plus, dándome tranquilidad en el uso diario. La característica que más valoro es que permite que la madera 'respire' y asegura que con el tiempo no se formarán grietas ni descascarillados. Ya era admirador de los aceites daneses y los selladores Rostoleum, pero Watco ha añadido un nuevo nivel de acabado natural a mi repertorio. Para aquellos que prefieran métodos aún más naturales, podrían optar por aceite de tung puro, pero la comodidad y el menor tiempo de secado de Watco, junto con la eliminación de pasos adicionales, hacen que el precio sea absolutamente razonable. ¡Cinco estrellas merecidas por este excepcional producto!

Muy recomendable para tablas para picar, sólo sigue bien las instrucciones