Will maple butcher block yellow over time?

5 years ago

I an thinking of installing maple butcher block in my kitchen on my island. My only concern is thet it will yellow too much over time. I like the pale blond color but don’t want yellow/amber. My windows have low e coating so block a lot of UV rays and the island is not right next to a window (more than 6’ away) so doesnt get intense sun.

Do you think it will yellow a lot? is it possible to bleach maple to get a paler, more neutral tone?

thx!

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Mark Bischak, Architect
5 years ago
It will happen so slowly you will not notice.
rwiegand
5 years ago
Yes, it will amber with time. You might slow it down with a UV-blocking finish, but it will continue to amber. You can plane it every few years to reveal a fresh surface. Or go with a non-natural (or at least a non-organic surface like rock) if you want it to stay the same. Or just enjoy the change.
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User
5 years ago
All wood changes color over time. You age too.
bpath
5 years ago
Reminds me of a conversation with some friends, Some of us were married, some not. One unmarried said she’d been set up on a date with a guy whose hairline was starting to recede and had a bit of a paunch starting, The married among us pointed out our own husbands. Already there.
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Mark Bischak, Architect
5 years ago
I don't age. I have had these wrinkles and grey hair since I was born . . . well, at least as long as I can remember.
Cadyren
5 years ago
I have had a Bally Block island counter for 9 years & I don't notice that it has yellowed. They are a local company & I think they are part of Michigan Maple for a few years. It's still a very light top with some brown streaks.