Board Balm β Cutting Board Conditioner & Wax (6 oz)
Bevel & Bond Board Balm is a cutting board conditioner and wax made with just two ingredients: 80% food-grade mineral oil and 20% natural beeswax. Use it to refresh dry wooden cutting boards, butcher blocks, wood countertops, utensils and other compatible unfinished or oil-finished hardwood kitchen surfaces.
No added fragrance. No drying oils. No synthetic waxes.
Board Balm is a cutting board conditioner and wax for food-contact wood care. Mineral oil penetrates dry wood fibers while beeswax remains closer to the surface to help create a smooth, water-shedding finish.
Looking for a cutting board oil? Board Balm is 80% food-grade mineral oil and 20% beeswax, so one 6 oz tin oils and waxes your board in a single step. $14.95.
Use it on compatible wooden cutting boards, end-grain boards, butcher blocks, wood countertops, wooden spoons, bowls and serving boards.
Size: 6 oz / 177 ml
Formula: 80% food-grade mineral oil + 20% natural beeswax
Consistency: Soft balm / wax
Added fragrance: None
Drying oils: None
Synthetic waxes: None
Simple on purpose: mineral oil conditions from within; beeswax helps protect at the surface.
- Clean the wood and let it dry completely.
- Apply a thin, even layer across the cutting surface, edges and underside.
- Let it absorb. Very dry or newly refinished boards can be left overnight.
- Buff with a clean, dry cloth until the surface feels smooth rather than greasy.
Condition again when the wood begins to look dry, feel rough, or stops beading water as readily.
US shipping: Standard shipping is $9.99; orders of $100 or more ship free, so Board Balm ships free when you add it to a cutting board order.
Orders are typically processed within 1β2 business days. Tracking is sent by email once your order ships.
Returns: Board Balm is non-returnable. If a tin arrives damaged or you received the wrong item, contact Jeff@bevelandbond.com with your order number and we'll replace it.
Board Balm β Cutting Board Conditioner & Wax (6 oz)
Why Use a Cutting Board Conditioner?
Wood needs care, not a coating.
Repeated washing and drying gradually remove the oils that help wooden cutting boards stay smooth and rich-looking. When the surface becomes pale, rough or thirsty, a wood cutting board conditioner helps replenish that protection.
Board Balm pairs penetrating mineral oil with natural beeswax so you can condition the wood and leave a light protective surface layer in one simple step.
Bring Dry Wood Back to Life
A dry board can look pale and feel rough. Board Balm helps refresh the grain while adding a smooth, moisture-resistant surface finish.
Use the wood as your guide: condition when it starts looking dry, feels rough, or water stops beading as readily.
Two Ingredients. Nothing Else.
80% food-grade mineral oil
Penetrates the wood and helps condition dry fibers.
20% natural beeswax
Helps create the smooth, water-shedding finish associated with a quality cutting board wax.
No added fragrance. No drying oils. No synthetic waxes.
How to Apply Cutting Board Conditioner
1. Clean & dry. Never condition wet wood.
2. Apply a thin, even layer. Cover the face, edges and underside.
3. Let it absorb. For very dry wood, leave it overnight.
4. Buff smooth. Remove excess with a clean, dry cloth.
Board Balm vs. Mineral Oil.
Why combine oil + wax?
Mineral oil: penetrates wood fibers and is excellent for regular conditioning.
Board Balm: combines mineral oil with natural beeswax, so it conditions the wood while also leaving a light protective wax layer at the surface.
Some board owners use mineral oil for deeper conditioning and a cutting board balm as the finishing step. Board Balm combines both elements in one easy treatment.
One Balm.
More than cutting boards.
Use Board Balm as a wood cutting board conditioner on compatible unfinished or oil-finished hardwood kitchen surfaces.
β End-grain cutting boards
β Edge-grain cutting boards
β Butcher blocks
β Wood countertops
β Wooden spoons and bowls
β Serving and charcuterie boards
For finished, painted, laminated or specialty surfaces, follow the surface manufacturer's care guidance first.
Made for End-Grain Maple Care
End grain exposes a large amount of wood fiber at the cutting surface, so regular conditioning is an important part of maintaining its appearance and everyday performance.
Board Balm is built around the same straightforward mineral-oil-and-beeswax care routine used for premium wood cutting boards.
Cutting Board Conditioner FAQ
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