Troubleshooting Guide
Removing A Dent FRom
ButcheR Block is eAsy!
Weather you dropped a heavy object on your butcher block or
a dent occurred during delivery or installation, following this
3-step process to remove a dent in your butcher block is easy.
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How does it work? Steam penetrates the butcher block, causing the wood’s
bers to expand. Removing a dent in butcher block may require repeating the
steaming process a few times. Steaming may not remove the dent completely,
every time, but it can signicantly improve the appearance.
warning: irons and steam are extremely Hot and can burn. Please use caution.
step 1 step 2 step 3
SAND THE
DENT TO REMOVE
ANY FINISH
+ For butcher blocks with a natural oil nish,
sand lightly with 220 grit sand paper to
remove oil from dented area
+ For butcher blocks with a varnish, use 150 grit
sand paper making sure to expose the raw
wood in and around the dent
+ Always sand in the direction of the wood grain
+ Remove dust with a damp cloth
+ Turn your iron on to the highest setting
+ Fill dent with water, let sit for 90-seconds
+ Place a dampened cotton towel, folded in half,
over the dented area
+ Iron in circular motions until the cloth is dry,
usually 1 minute, never letting the iron to
come in contact with the wood
+ Remove the cloth & examine the dent,
repeat 3-4 times for best results
+ All or most of the dent should be lifted
after steaming
+ Lightly sand the area with 220 grit sand paper,
sanding with the wood grain
+ Wipe clean with a damp cloth
+ Finish with the nish of choice by following
the manufacturers instructions
STEAM THE
DENT WITH A
HOT IRON & WATER
FINISH BY
LIGHTLY SANDING &
APPLYING FINISH