Premium Woods LLC — Custom Casework, Lincoln NE
Butcher Block Countertops

Solid hardwood tops built to last 50 years.

Edge-glued and end-grain butcher block in walnut, hard maple, cherry, and oak — milled, sanded, sealed, and installed by the same Lincoln shop that's done this since 1999.

Why Wood

A counter that gets better with use.

Engineered stone chips. Laminate scratches. A properly built and oiled butcher block top can be sanded, re-oiled, and brought back to new — for the entire lifetime of the kitchen it sits in. That's why we still recommend it for the islands our clients use the hardest.

Edge-grain or end-grain construction
Food-safe mineral oil or hard wax finish
Optional drip groove, undermount sink cutout, induction cooktop fit
Knife-edge, eased, bevel, or live-edge profile
Field-templated for a tight scribe to your walls
Species We Stock

Four hardwoods. Pick yours.

Black Walnut
Black Walnut
Premium hardwood. Dark, rich, classic.
Hard Maple
Hard Maple
Bright, tight grain. Maximum durability.
American Cherry
American Cherry
Warm tones that deepen with age.
Red Oak
Red Oak
Bold open grain. Midwest workhorse.
FAQ

Butcher block, answered.

Can I cut directly on it?

Edge-grain tops we treat as prep surfaces — use a board. End-grain tops are designed to be cut on without damage.

Does it warp?

Not if it's properly milled, sealed on all six sides, and let to acclimate. We do all three.

How thick?

1-1/2" is our standard. 2-1/4" and 3" available for islands or chef-grade prep tops.

Maintenance?

Mineral oil every few months for the first year, then 2-3x a year. Sand and re-finish every 5-10 years to restore.

Sink cutouts?

Yes — under-mount, drop-in, or apron-front. We seal cutouts with a moisture-resistant epoxy finish.

Lead time?

Typically 3-5 weeks from approved drawings to install. We commit to the date in writing.

Ready When You Are

Get a real quote in 24 hours.

Send us a sketch with rough dimensions. We'll send a real quote — species, finish, lead time, total — within one business day.

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