dishwasher vapor barrier for butcherblock ?

15 years ago

I was wondering if you use waterlox to finish your wood do you still have to have some vapor barrier to protect from the steam and heat of dishwasher and oven?

I guess a little foil tape to shield the heat from these appliances is a good idea anyway?

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15 years ago
You can use 6 mil poly or roofing felt stapled to the bottom of the butcher block. Cover the staples with a dab of silicone. I'd use a vapor barrier underneath laminate as well. DWs don't actually produce enough heat to harm adjacent cabinetry or cabinets like a range or oven can. That's why a heat shield is recommended for a range but not a DW.
chloe_s_mom
15 years ago
I'm looking into butcher block for a portion of my counter, and noticed that at IKEA (also sells some butcher block), they also sell the barrier for about dishwashers....
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Circus Peanut
15 years ago
I rolled two layers of RedGuard on the bottom of my copper countertop substrate, FWIW.

Here is a link that might be useful: RedGard

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