How to seal a decorative wooden cheeseboard?

[gberg]

I have used acrylic paint to decorate a wooden cheeseboard and was wondering if there was a food safe way for me to protect/seal the design in order for it to be used to put food on and be cleaned after?

[Brad]

There will have to be a bit of a trade off.

https://www.bunnings.com.au/cabot-s-1l-satin-clear-benchtop-timber-finish_p1520590 

Will protect your decorations and be food safe but it isn't made to be used in chopping boards.

https://www.bunnings.com.au/bondall-500ml-monocel-timber-bench-top-oil_p1520422 

Will not do much to protect your decorations but it will give you a food safe chopping board.

I would go for the Cabots product with the understanding that the finish will suffer if knives are used on it to cut cheese.

[EricL]

Hi @gberg

It's great that you've received excellent advice from @Brad. I totally agree with using the Cabot's 1L Satin Clear Benchtop Timber Finish. This is with the understanding that the cheese is not cut on the board itself.  It will provide adequate protection to your design. 

However, if you ever decide to make another cheese board, I suggest using an Ozito 30W Wood Burning Kit. It won't be as colourful, but it will withstand being oiled.

If you have any other questions we can help with, please let us know.

Eric