Should a wood countertop be next to a range?
Yes, it's perfectly fine for a wood countertop to be next to a range. Just follow the installation instructions for your range and everything will be perfectly fine. Read our [...]
Can wood countertops be stained?
It's possible, but it really depends on the finish used. During the design process we ask you what the surface will be used for. A butcher block surface designed to [...]
What are the least expensive woods?
All the blond woods have the best price point. Hard maple, hickory, oak, ash and beach. Hickory is our favorite wood period. It is extremely hard and the color shifts [...]
What’s the cheapest construction style for wood countertops?
The plank construction style is the best value in wood countertops. It has the lowest scrap rate and it's easier to assemble the the slab.
How much do wood countertops cost?
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 costs when compared [...]
Are there knots in wood countertops?
Some woods have more knots than others but most have some. When we put together a top we remove as many of these as possible but most tops will still [...]
Sometimes I feel the glue joints. Is that normal?
Yes, this is normal. Throughout the year as humidity levels change glue joints may start to have a texture to them. This does not mean they are coming apart. It [...]
What should I expect when it comes to texture?
Wood has texture and it will vary from board to board and even within the same board. Wood grain will be denser in some areas and more open in others. [...]
Do wood countertops & butcher block vary in color?
Wood, as you know, is a natural product. Unless requested we do not stain our countertops like most cabinet companies or furniture manufactures. This means that if you’re working from [...]
What are the structural considerations of wood & butcher block countertops
Many people are familiar with a wood surface in the form of a table top or piece of furniture. Most of these, even very high end pieces, are made of [...]