Summary or notes: This butcher block end grain countertop was used to increase functionality on the kitchen. Grothouse was selected to manufacture this butcher block countertop for the Newton Centre Project by This Old House® Television Show. Paul Grothouse discusses wood countertop and butcher block countertop finishes with Norm Abram. To watch the full episode that includes Grothouse on This Old House® Website at Newton Centre Project.
			 
				
				
				
				
				Countertop Wood: Sapele Mahogany
			 
				
				
				
				
				Construction Style: Butcher Block, End Grain
			 
				
				
				
				
				Wood Countertop Location: Newton, MA
			 
				
				
				
				
				Metal Countertop Location: 
			 
				
				
				
				
				Countertop Thickness: 2-1/2"
			 
				
				
				
				
				Size: 2-1/2" x 37-3/4" x 43-1/2"
			 
				
				
				
				
				Countertop Edge Profile: Lightly broken with sandpaper
			 
				
				
				
				
				Wood Countertop Finish: The Original Oil
			 
				
				
				
				
				Kitchen Style: Traditional
			 
				
				
				
				
				Designer: This Old House Productions
			 
				
				
				
				
				Undermount or Overmount Sink: None
			 
				
				
				
				
				Complimentary Countertops: Black
			 
				
				
				
				
				Notes: This butcher block end grain countertop was used to increase functionality on the kitchen. Grothouse was selected to manufacture this butcher block countertop for the Newton Centre Project by This Old House® Television Show. Paul Grothouse discusses wood countertop and butcher block countertop finishes with Norm Abram. To watch the full episode that includes Grothouse on This Old House® Website at Newton Centre Project.