How Old is Your Vintage Block? A popular find at antique stores and estate sales, many of the old butcher blocks, similar to that of our Monarch Block series, have been around since the early 1900s. Full of character, and timeless in thier functionality, these old blocks often do have an age or date of manufacture. To…
Installation Tips For the best results in the installation of your butcher block surface, it is important to read and follow these instructions. Wood is a hygroscopic material, it continues to gain and lose moisture throughout its existence. Following these simple instructions will ensure that you get the best out of your butcher block for…
Edge ProfilesStock and Custom Edge Profiles Add a unique design detail. Bring visual continuity to a complementary solid surface. Or tailor a top specific to your work style. There is no better way than by selecting the right edge profile. Wood Welded® Butcher Block tops are available finished in a variety of stock and custom…
Finish OptionsStandard Factory FinishesDurakryl 102® Our standard finish on countertops, islands, commercial foodservice tops, workbench tops and locker bench seats is DURAKRYL 102, a proprietary urethane-based satin finish. It is food-safe, resistant to stains and most solvents, and cleans up with warm soapy water. Stubborn spills or stains can be removed with nail polish remover. DURAKRYL…
Lamination Edge-Grain End-Grain Double Dovetail End-Grain Edge-Grain At this time Edge-grain butcher block is the only type of butcher block we manufacture. Edge-grain construction is used throughout our entire line—for standard countertops, kitchen islands, commercial food service tops, professional cutting boards and industrial workbench tops. Functionally, edge-grain butcher block is less durable relative to end-grain…
Wood Species Maple Black Walnut Ecolyptus Cherry Red Oak Ash Teak Ash Butcher Block White ash is characterized by saying it is the “woodiest” of all the species offered. The distinct grain, bright golds and pale yellows make white ash a showstopper – popular in modern contemporary furniture design. Ash offers beautiful contrast with darker,…
Wood Welded’s exclusive EcoLyptus™ is the planet-friendly food prep surface. Stunning in tone and texture, with a deep reddish-brown hue and tight/fine grain pattern. EcoLytpus is fast growing, and is processed on plantations using only sustainable forestry practices, making it the perfect choice for eco-conscious designers and homeowners. Available in standard configurations for immediate delivery…
With its stunning grain variation and rich chocolate color, black walnut butcher block countertops make a striking statement in any kitchen or bathroom design plan. Black walnut tops come in a limited number of standard sizes and in many custom made-to-order sizes. Specify the original Wood Welded® butcher block for the ultimate in beauty, quality…
The flagship wood type of the Bally Block Co., northern hard rock maple’s faint grain definition and blond to light-brown hue makes it equally at home in classic or modern kitchen and bath design. Available in standard configurations for immediate delivery and custom configurations for the ultimate in design flexibility. Specify the original Wood Welded®…
