Caribou Butcher Block
Every wood countertop from Caribou is uniquely designed for the customer’s needs.
Caribou is the next generation of butcher block.
Craftsmanship: Caribou surfaces are handcrafted and built to last.
End+Edge Technology: A specialized process that results in a matte finish that is food-safe and waterproof.
RF Glue Technology: Radio Frequency (RF) Gluing fuses wood blocks together by drying the adhesive from the inside out.
Opposing Grains: The grains of each block are running in the opposite direction to prevent warping.
Warranty: Caribou is protected by a limited lifetime warranty.
Antiqued Oak
Antiqued Oak has swirls of complex oak grain brought forward in deep black, giving it an aged look. This wood is perfect for livening up uniform spaces with a distressed antique character piece.
Cherry
Cherry has classic character and warm red tones with swooping, complex grains in a myriad of browns, creating a welcoming feel in any space it occupies.
Hickory
We work with a hickory species called Calico, which features muted auburns, soft browns, and a roller coaster of grains. This warm, bold wood makes for the perfect character piece.
Maple
Natural maple creates a timeless, understated beauty with its clear, light colour, minimal grain, and low stain absorption. Maple’s tight grain makes it an ideal food prep countertop.
White Oak
White oak brings forward warm oranges and light browns with variance in wood tones from block to block. And it does more than just look great: it’s lineal, clean, hard as a rock, and a true premium product.
Red Oak
This classic hard wood has strong up-front grains with a reddish tinge, has loose pores for good stain absorption, and wears well in all applications.
Walnut
Walnut has dark, complex, espresso-flavoured grains in a range of brown tones. This bold, elegant wood has no equal for natural beauty and makes for a stunning focal piece.
FAQs
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Hand-selected, acclimatized raw lumber is cut into 2” strips. A rough slab is prepared by flipping each strip so that the grains are perpendicular to each other. This creates slab stability by allowing the natural forces to work against each other and prevent warping during acclimatization. The joints are then glued and the slab is clamped with an eight-tonne radio frequency press. The slab is planed, sanded, and cut to size. The final step is the application os Caribou’s proprietary End+Edge Technology. The result is a rich satin finish that is food-safe, waterproof, and maintenance-free.
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Don’t cut on it unless you want knife marks on the surface. Butcher Block is essentially a large slab of a cutting board and will take a knife’s edge in the same way. You can protect the surface by using a cutting board.
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Only in extreme temperatures and humidity. The End+Edge Technology seals the core of the product making it more resilient than comparative products. Additionally, the radio frequency, wood aging, and grain matching techniques that Caribou employs greatly limit these issues.
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We recommend using a mild vinegar solution with water. You can also use soap and water, but we don’t recommend using harsh chemicals. The End+Edge Technology maintains a permanent finish, so no oils or special treatments are needed.
