Wood worktops are a excellent addition to any kitchen. When thought of as the worktop of selection to get country-style kitchens, in the past few decades, wood worktops come into their own and are trendy additions to all different kinds of kitchen, from contemporary, state of the art into conventional. Consequently, if you have determined a timber worktop is the smartest choice for your job, how should you go about ensuring you make the perfect option?
Our manual about what to look out for should help:
Species
The species of worktop you choose is arguably among the most important selections you’re likely to make. At Floor Sanding Lambeth, we’ve got a fantastic range of wood species, that we think represent the’best of breed’ when it comes to timber worktops. Each species has its own traits and here is an Notion of exactly what each has to offer:
Oak
Abundantly accessible, oak enjoys attractive grain markings, good durability and strength as well as being an affordable choice. In addition to looking great, oak is particularly hardwearing and with the right maintenance and attention will look great for many, many decades.
American Walnut
American walnut, as the name suggests hails from America. Found in North America, American walnut is often referred to as Black, or North American walnut. This species of wood ranges in color from tan to almost black. Having a tendency to lighten somewhat over time, the heartwood of the American walnut tree begins off a very dark brown and carries on a more gold tone with time. It is this developing nature of American walnut worktops that makes such an especially appealing option.
European Walnut
Recognised as one of Europe’s finest timbers, European walnut climbs in England, France and Italy, as well as some other European countries. Normally greyish brown in color, with a particularly appealing, almost smoky look for this, the grain of this wood is normally slightly wavy, making it a really attractive worktop alternative.
Iroko
It begins its existence a bright yellowish color, but mellows over the years into a medium golden brown. Iroko is a very durable wood and can be very resistant to environmental issues like moisture and temperature fluctuations. These attributes, together with its durability, durability and density make it the perfect worktop choice.
Size
The dimensions of worktop you desire will impact not just the price tag, but the alternatives which are offered to you. The normal width of worktops is 620mm, however 650mm and 750mm are popular sizes since they enable machines to fit snugly under, using a fantastic overlap. In reality, there’s even a 950mm choice, which is excellent if you’re looking for plenty of additional space to make your culinary joys. If it comes to worktop lengths, you are typically looking at two or three meters, meaning that in most kitchens you are able to gain from a timber worktop that is not spoiled by a combine.
Colour
Colour is likely to be among the driving forces in regards to making sure you opt for the right worktop. With colors which range from nearly white (generally walnut ) to nearly black (typically teak), you really are certain to find the exact look you’re after. When it comes to choosing the right color for your job it often pays off to become imaginative; breaking the rules can make a massive impact!
Thickness
At Wood and Beyond, our worktop thicknesses range from 26mm to 40mm, which we think gives you the flexibility to choose the best depth to suit your budget and your kitchen’s requirements. Should you fancy a very chunky, pricey look, then clearly a 40mm worktop is hard to beat, but when you’re trying to find a nice, budget finish over cabinets, then our 26mm alternative is perfect.
Full stave or small stave
Full stave worktops comprise of cleverly constructed planks of wood which are united to enable each plank to conduct the full duration of your worktop. This fashion of worktop provides a pleasant, clean line plus shows the wood off to its very best. The alternative to complete stave is little stave, which means that the worktop consists of small staves or pieces of wood that are combined to constitute the bigger board.
Optional extras
When you choose your worktop, it’s a fantastic idea to decide on a supplier that will customize, or customize the worktop to fit your requirements. Such matters as cutting to profile trimming, pre-oiling, the cutting edge of tap holes and drainage grooves as well as hot sticks installation can add really appealing characteristics to a fundamental worktop. Availing of this service will also save you time and create the installation process easier and stress free.