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[kirkbyars]

Once you get it flat, seal the bottom too. Chances are the warp is because moisture penetrated through the unfinished side and caused it to expand which now shows a dip in the top. You will also need to support it from the bottom too.

[AB-C]

It's because you only treated one side of the worktop with varnish and the other side was left natural that will cause it to bow on one side often. Best to always treat both sides top and bottom then it will reduce likelihood of this happening.. 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🇬🇧

[bigbuds]

There is no greater Love than to lay down ones own life for his friends.

[RJ-ergv]

Sealing or varnishing both sides of the Island butcher block top would keep it more stable and not be affected by the moisture.

[selador]

As has been stated by several others, the major reason your countertop warped is because you sealed the top and sides, but not the bottom. Moisture came from below, and soaked into the raw wood. Causing the bottom of the slab to expand, while the top did not expand. Your angle iron pieces will help. But your best bet is to get it good and flat the way you did, and then seal the bottom. Giving it several coats, to be sure...

[sdlangdon]

My personal opinion, you should have sealed the bottom of the counter top. It probably absorbs the moisture, and cool temps from the cellar with the wood on the bottom expanding when the wood on top not expanding because the top side is sealed. The steel angle iron is a great idea, but sealing all six sides will do wonders to prevent warping.

[dancopenhaver]

Even with the angle iron, you still need to seal the back side of the island from moisture. Also you will want to paint the angle iron to prevent rust.

[loulauer]

The iron bars will certainly help but it would also be beneficial to seal the underside of the wood too. When one side of "raw" wood is left unsealed, it will absorb and react to humidity more so than the sealed top and cause odd wood movement effects. Just like other folks have already said 🙂

[realnealsmith]

if a GFI is required by your local codes then just make the first receptacle in the island a GFI and all the other connected to the load side are GF protected also.

[warriorwoodworking]

When finishing wood products a good rule of thumb is what you do to one side of the wood surface you should do to the other. Wood is susceptible to moisture in the air and varnishing closes off the pores and stabilizes it. Where your cellar is more damp than the rest of the room puts more moisture into the wood surface on one side causing warping. I would recommend starting over with a new surface and using wood finish on both sides. You can also put in a metal ‘C’ channel in the wood surface on the cellar side of the top. I am curious to see if the angle iron will be strong enough to hold the surface straight. Cam at black tail studios has several videos on stabilization of wood surfaces. This comment is coming from a place of love and respect for you and your family.

[MrBodyguard]

That’s super alright. Super cool basement access, super cool idea and I’m super impressed how you took that super sag out of the counter top. I know y’all are super happy with the way it turned out.

[johnkirby]

That will tie the 2 sides together and give you the best support strength for sure. Glad you fixed it now while it wasn't too bad.

[mikejarvis]

That is a really great safe room and food storage. You had a very smart trick island idea.

[jasonbreding]

I’m totally doing this in my remodel !!

[mmcg]

I love that island storage bunker set-up. I'd put hidden hinges on the access door and like @fisherus said, put latches on the inside to lock it all up. Keep smiling!.

[enricoferin]

You’are great family. Love from Indonesia ❤🇮🇩🇺🇸

[mariowickel]

Nice seeing you in the Pulpit . Great job Marty

[AdrianvanWijk]

Another reason for the bowing could be that the counter is only sealed on one side, with higher humidity the unfinished side absorbs moisture faster than the sealed side.

[ffield]

Agreed … seal the bottom with what you used on the top. The dampness from the shelter below has warped the wood. Now that you reinforced the counter top door complete the process and you shouldn’t have the problem again … great job👍👍👍🇺🇸👍👍🇺🇸

[ericfraser]

I think it's pretty cool, but doubling as your kitchen island it comes at the cost of prime kitchen cabinet/draw storage. 16:50 you should staple up some bubble foil insulation on the ceiling down there so you are not eating insulation down there. I have it in my basement low ceiling its soft and durable if you bump your head and reflects a ton of light where you need it. Plus it keeps the insulation where it belongs.