Most people are finding that wood makes an excellent countertop on their center islands.
Barn wood countertops.
Scratches and nicks are easy to sand out.
There are many options to pick from when it comes to wood countertops.
Benefits butcher block countertops add rustic charm to your kitchen and feature plenty of advantages.
Butcher block countertops bring inviting warmth to any kitchen.
The picture above shows a great wood countertop or bartop made with weathered white oak and accented with old wine barrel features.
A soft towel soaked in warm water and dawn dish soap will work well for daily cleaning and will also prevent the finish from breaking down over time.
We re going to simplify this process of selection by breaking it down into five steps.
These countertops are my favorite thing in our kitchen.
Wood species thickness construction styles edge profiles finish textures knife slots or no knife slots.
The original saw marks may be present.
They were made by my husband and father in law from 100 year old reclaimed barn wood you can read more about them here.
The siding boards contain nail holes knots and insect scarring.
The floor boards from antique barn wood show the gouges and scrapes from years of traffic.
The wine barrel staves were just the right fit for the leading edge on a breakfast bar.
We were fortunate that the countertops were essentially free since my father in law had the wood and tools needed to build the countertops on hand.
Heavily distressed reclaimed wood countertops are normally crafted from reclaimed barn wood.
Chemical cleaners and wax based cleaners will shorten the life of the finish and build up on the surface over time.