Hi,
I have a birch butcher block counter top I got from lowes.
I sanded it down to 220 before applying some Watco Butcher Block Oil & Finish.
Instructions were to apply a coat with a soft clean cloth, which I did, allow 6 hours dry time (I did 12) and then re-coat, lightly scuffing with #400 grit sandpaper, which I did.
First time using the oil so I have no idea if I applied too much or not enough or worked it too much or what.
After my second coat though, the surface has a lot of patches that are rough to the touch. I can't tell if it is raised wood fibers or just the finish itself not coming out smooth because of the way I applied it. After the first coat it was way smoother.
I did notice that once the cloth I was using (an old t-shirt) became really saturated that it was not as easy and smooth to spread the finish.
Not sure what to do at this point. Just do a light sanding? Sand again with #400 and re-apply? Thin the product somehow? Ditch the oil and put poly on top instead?
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