We’ve made tops as big as 144″ by 144″. Huge tops as big as some smaller kitchens. A couple of things to consider are: Will it fit through the door. Yes, we’ve had one or two that wouldn’t so we had to do the final assembly, sanding and finishing on top of the cabinets in the home. Will it make the turns needed. We’ve done tops 16′ and over but you have to make sure there are no sharp corners that need to be navigated.
As with anything of this nature they are longer than a standard product. Typically we run between 2-3 weeks for fully finished countertops, 1-2 weeks for DIY countertops, and 3-5 days for our butcher block slabs. This can change if the project is large or if the wood being used is not available currently. Rush Orders We can rush an order for a 10% rush fee. We’re not trying to take advantage of your situation but rush projects put a strain on us and usually require overtime for the fabricators.
In this time of constricted budgets we find that many homeowners and trade professionals alike want to know how much a wood countertop or butcher block top costs when compared to stone or other material. The simple answer is, it can vary. That’s a very frustrating answer to a straightforward question, we know. For example if you asked your mechanic how much to fix my car with no other information it would be difficult to estimate because there are so many variables to consider. The best way to find out is to drop us a line using the form below. Be sure to give us a little information about your project. We’re very quick to turn your quote around and then you’ll know exactly where you stand.
Many people ask us how durable are wood countertops are? To answer this completely we need to include scratch resistance, impact resistance, stain resistance and water resistance. When you think about it, a kitchen countertop has to deal with a lot in an average day. Having a sink in the top adds to the potential issues.
Lets break this down and deal with the elements of the question individually. -Scratch Resistance Of Wood Countertops Scratch resistance of a wood countertop is determined by a couple of things. If the wood is sealed with a sealer like the Monocoat, it’s only as scratch resistant as the wood itself. Because Monocoat is an oil finish that is absorbed by the wood it doesn’t have a “shell” that protects against scratching. It can, however, easily be re-oiled occasionally to maintain its water barrier. If a topical sealer like conversion varnish or polyurethane is used the scratch resistance goes up significantly. Still not as resistant as stone, but if you do get a scratch it’s easy to repair with products like Howard Restor A Finish. -Impact Resistance Of Wood Countertops Impact resistance is much the same as scratch resistance, in that a top sealed with a penetrating oil will only be as hard as the wood. You can find ratings on woods’ hardness here. Topical sealers will greatly improve this rating by penetrating the woods fibers, hardening and thus reinforcing the wood. Stain & Water Resistance Of Wood Countertops One of the best ways to protect your wood countertops from stains is to seal them properly. A high-quality sealant will create a barrier between the wood and any liquids or spills that may come into contact with it. There are many different types of sealants available, and in our opinion we offer the top three. Read all about them in our ultimate guide to choosing a wood countertop sealer. Using cutting boards and trivets can also help protect your countertops from scratches and heat damage. BIG PICTURE Wood is not as hard as granite or quartz countertops. That’s part of its character. If you want your kitchen or bathroom countertop to look the same 5-10 years from now you do not want wood, or marble or stainless steel for that matter. Wood is unique in that blemishes form a patina. Like a leather chair, wood countertops gain character as they grow older. Time and use adds rather than subtracts from their overall appearance. Enjoy the process and don’t worry about small nicks and scratches.Yes. Our countertops are engineered from the ground up to be used with sinks.
No. There is no good evidence that wood harbors more bacteria than plastic. There is evidence that many woods actually kill bacteria. Have you visited a real butcher shop of late? Do you see the butcher cutting the choice pieces of meat on granite or stone? No, the butcher uses what his profession has used for centuries – wood – butcher block. And his health inspection certificate behind his counter verifies the ease of clean up and disinfecting.
You may if your surface is sealed with mineral oil. Chopping and cutting food directly on a wood counter with other sealers isn’t recommended.
It is up until a point. Hot, even very hot dishes from the microvave etc. can be placed directly on the surface but hot pots and pans taken directly of the range or from the oven should have something under them.
