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kirstine1

Solid wook kitchen worktops - yes or no?

Kirstine
hace 9 años
Have heard so much bad press about the upkeep of a wood worktop but love the look... Advice please!
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  • sjtashfield
    hace 8 años

    We have oak worktops and love them. We wanted a quality look and a butler sink in our period house, and we didn't want granite. I was very worried about how wood would stand up to our neglect (after reading horror stories of them turning black around the sink). If you treat with Osmo protector, then osmo top oil, they will be great! Our installer used Ronseal oil which didn't work well and initially I was devasted, thinking we'd trash them within a week. However, I googled and tried Osmo, which is great. We often slop food and liquid around on ours (plus we have 2 young children sploshing water around the sink), and even if left overnight has come off easily. I re-oil the frequently used areas about once every 5 months (mean to do it more frequently but never have time).

    Comentarios (7)

    • Sam Hill
      hace 9 años
      We have Formica. Very expensive (it was here when we arrived), but is the best surface ever. Heat and scratch resistant. Available in many different designs to suit all styles.
      Would highly recommend it.
    • PRO
      Plexus Direct Ltd CAD service
      hace 8 años
      Solid wood worktops look amazing, yes they need correct installation and treatments, however with this they last years and have a unique character. Its true alternatives are available as copies but that’s exactly what they are, an imitation. If the budget allows for a quality timber top then treat it with TLC as it will give service and in years to come endure the harsh tests of kitchen life, lesser alternatives possibly aren’t so forgiving against knocks and scratches. However laminate tops are maintenance free, amazing value and practical as easy to wipe clean around the cooking or sink areas, that’s worth considering as solid tops are a hobby that will need sanding and oiling. We often mix materials, solid wood tops blend to give an accent to any design, possibly help the budget and ease unnecessary upkeep when realising the benefits of either and what practically works for you.
    • katty smith
      hace 7 años

      I would like to advice you directly call me at +44151808076871 or email me on kattysmith83@outlook.com also I am mostly at Skype katty.smith81

    • PRO
      Caldicot Kitchen & Bathroom Centre
      hace 7 años

      As a kitchen designer, I always warn our customers of the potential pitfalls of wood if it is not properly maintained, but at the end of the day I LOVE the surface and am always quietly pleased when clients still opt for it after all the warning!!

      But you really must follow a proper care regime - wipe up spills & standing water quickly, don't open dishwashers before they've cooled, pay particular care around sinks & taps and the dishwasher. You simply must iol them regularly - we suggest setting a recurring reminder on your phone for a weekend (in the week you'll forget!) every 3-4 months and sticking to it religiously. One of the problems is that once rot/damage/discolouration sets in, it can't really be removed.

      While for many years we used Danish Oil, our current recommendation is Habiol - much improved penetration into the wood, a nicer finish and less risk to nut allergy sufferers.

      Oh, and perhaps I'm a bit strange, but there is something quite therapeutic about oiling a worktop. Over the weekend I've been giving a lovely oak worktop for a welsh dresser 4 coats from new, and have thoroughly enjoyed seeing the transformation. Or maybe the solvents are getting to me..... ;-)

    • PRO
      User
      hace 7 años

      I have used all available products to try and protect timber worktops and they all break down after a couple of years. Yes you can strip and re finish timber to look like new but it takes lots of work and inconvenience. Corian is a great worktop material if your budget allows.

    • PRO
      BH Kitchens
      hace 7 años

      Solid wood when fitted and treated correctly looks and feels high end.

      Yes you do need to look after it and oil on occasion, if it gets damaged it can be repaired relatively easily .

      And like someone else has already said, its quite Therapeutic and satisfiying applying the oil.

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