Solid wood worktops are as popular as ever in households up and down the UK. The variety of wood species with their different characteristics, grains and patterns make our range of solid wood worktops a superb choice for modern, contemporary, industrial and traditional kitchen designs alike.

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Introduction

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Nothing can beat the look and the feel of a real wooden kitchen worktops. No two pieces of wood are the same giving your kitchen design something truly unique. kitchen wooden worktops are both solid and extremely tough. Your kitchen wood worktops will be warm to the touch adding charm and warmth to your kitchen design.

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Wood worktops are crafted from solid hardwood timber staves and finger jointed in length. The wood is then butt jointed and glued together along its width and finely oiled to create a beautifully water repellent surface. Wood worktops products have a treasured history in commercial and residential environments, whether contemporary or classic in style.

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Joints

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Wood worktops can be butt or mitre jointed dependent upon the edge detail. Mitre joints require additional support on site and require an additional length of worktop to install.

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Tolerance

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Tolerance in wood is ±2mm

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Storage

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Timber worktops should be stored at room temperature away from all sources of heat and moisture prior to installation. An external room without heating, ie. a garage is not suitable and could cause warping/swelling.

 

either store flat or on their longest edge. Never prop up a worktop vertically against a wall. Ideally stored horizontally on a sound and level surface, with timber battens placed between each blank at 600mm centres maximum.

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When installed in a room with an Aga, acclimatisation is needed for a few days before being fitted.

DO NOT leave in an unheated room.

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Thermal expansion

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Wood worktops should ideally be kept at room temperature. In kitchens where temperatures can be either very cold (unoccupied site) or very humid, then the level of maintenance required is greater, especially in the immediate days / weeks after installation. In these cases extra coats of worktop sealant will be necessary to prevent drying out and warping.

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If an under oven, dishwasher, washing-machine or tumble dryer is to be installed under the worktop, a piece of aluminium foil should be adhered to the underside, with the foil face outwards. This will protect it from any intense heat or moisture. Allow a 3-4mm gap between the back edge of the worktop and the wall to allow expansion and contraction.

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We don’t recommend timber wall cladding due to warping.

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Overhangs and supports

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Any overhang extending more than 300mm must be supported.

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Hob and Sink cutouts

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• Sink cut-outs should be a minimum of 50mm from the worktop front edge. Aluminium foil should be applied to the edges of hob cut-outs.

• There should be a minimum 200mm between hob cut-outs.

• Hob cut-outs should be a minimum of 50mm from the worktop front edge.

• Hob flange needs to sit on the aluminium foil around the cut-out, to avoid conducting too much heat into the wood and causing cracking.

• When a worktop is to be fitted near to an Aga, Rayburn or similar allow a minimum gap of 4mm. Ideally a solid wood return should be fixed across the end grain to stop any splits occurring.

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Wooden Upstands

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It is important that upstands are fixed to the wall and not to the worksurface. There should be a 3mm gap between the worksurface and upstand, the only connection between upstand and worksurface should be silicone sealant, allowing natural movement of your worksurface.

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Scratching

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Wood worktops may be more prone to scratching than some other surfaces. The use of chopping boards and / or pastry mates is recommended in order to protect the surface finish.

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Staining

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It is important to remember not to leave wine glasses, dishes containing curry, wet copper – bottomed pans or similar items on wood worktop products.

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Repairable

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Although the first few marks and scratches will stand out dramatically, hardwood has many unique qualities and with a little care and attention the passage of time can enhance its beauty. In the unfortunate event of sustaining damage, a wood worktop maybe rubbed down and refinished, leaving it as good as new.

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Tips

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Plastering or tiling should be completed after installation.

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When fixing to the cabinets, only use slotted angle brackets to secure the worktop to the carcass. Always use washers with screws.

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If you require any further information or help regarding Wooden Worktops, feel free to contact one of our experts and we will be more than happy to help.

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*All the above information is for your guidance only, always check with your retailer/supplier for their terms and conditions of sale as these will vary from company to company. Kitchen Worktops UK cannot be held liable for any advice/help given to you from our advisors.

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