Wood Kitchen Worktops

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Wood Kitchen Worktops

Finger jointed, square edged wooden kitchen worktops with varying stave widths. A stunning range of high quality wooden kitchen worktops We are a specialist supplier of hardwood worktops offering solid wood worktops in Oak, Beech, Birch, Teak, Iroko, Cherry, Elm, Maple, Walnut, Sapele, Zebrano, Wenge and more

Why choose wooden worktops for your kitchen?

• Wooden kitchen worktops give a timeless look but can look equally at home in a contemporary kitchen.
• Hardwood has antibacterial qualities, which makes it ideal for worktops and chopping boards.
• All the timber used in our wooden kitchen worktops is sourced from well-managed sustainable forests

All our solid wood worktops are finger jointed, square edged with varying stave widths. All of our wooden kitchen worktops are manufactured from selected material and are subject to quality control procedures. These solid wood worktops may contain knots, natural colour variations and drying splits as normal features of the product. This contributes to the uniqueness of each worktop. Of all the different types of wood worktop, oak is one of the most popular choices. If you've ever wondered why this is the case, or if you have ever considered having an oak worktop installed in your kitchen, this is the perfect starting place for you. In this review we will focus on both positive and negative attributes of wood worktops, before weighing the pros and cons and drawing a conclusion. Once you have read this article, you should be in a good position to determine whether or not oak kitchen worktops are you and your home.

 

 

Lets start by looking at wood worktops positive aspects. Firstly, oak is a material well-suited to being used as a kitchen worktop. Oak is a really tough hardwood and it is very durable and hardwearing. There are stronger worktops on the market granite for example but, considering they are made of wood, oak worktops can withstand quite a lot of wear and tear in a busy kitchen. Oak worktops are relatively difficult to dent or scratch and, providing they are taken care of, they should last years.

Oak wood worktops are fantastic to look at. They have a tight grain structure and an attractive colour. Single stave oak worktops look particularly stunning, as the interesting grain patterns are showcased by the unbroken lengths of timber. Oak worktops have traditionally been used in rustic, farmhouse kitchen designs, but things have changed of late. Now, oak countertops are an integral part of many modern and contemporary kitchens. They bring a natural element to the sleek lines and minimalist styling of today's kitchens. The colour of oak can also be adjusted by the application of stains and oils to complement the existing kitchen design choices.

Oak kitchen worktops, like all solid wood worktops, are fairly simple to cut and install. The fitting of a wood worktop can be carried out by anyone competent individual with access to power tools. Oak Worktops do not require specialist installation and equipment.

Cost Effective. Although oak wood worktops are more expensive than some other wood worktops (and most laminate worktops), they are considerably cheaper than other types of worktops. Single stave oak worktops are the most expensive form in which oak counters can be purchased. The price can be significantly reduced, however, if you opt for an oak butcher's block worktop (one pieced together from smaller pieces of solid oak).

If an oak worktop does become scratched or chipped it is relatively simple to sand out the damage and then re-stain the area. Major dents and water stains, on the other hand, are much harder to make disappear.

Oak kitchen worktops offer quite a lot of upside to the potential purchaser, but let's balance these against the negative aspects.

The negative element that affects almost all wooden kitchen worktops, is the fact that they are susceptible to water stains. Unless liquid spills and splashes are wiped up swiftly, they will leave stains on the worktops that penetrate beyond the surface layers of the wood. Regular oiling to protect the surface will lessen the damage potential, but it will not completely reduce the risk (particularly around kitchen sinks and where kettles are placed).

Unlike some varieties of kitchen worktop, oak worktops do require a level of commitment from the owner to keep them looking their best. Oak worktops must be oiled prior to installation and regularly after that. This will prevent them warping and will, to a certain extent, prevent liquids penetrating into the timber.

On balance, oak wood worktops offer more benefits than negative factors. Providing you are prepared to look after them, oak wood worktops can work out fantastically in both modern and traditional kitchen settings.

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Call our Preston Kitchen Showroom on 01772 324231 or visit us at Kitchens Preston 1a Allerton Road, Preston PR5 4QD