Which Kitchen Worktop? Pros and cons?
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This is the choice I have been agonising over for a few weeks now too. I have in the end gone for American Walnut (nano-treated) as opposed to being oil dipped or oil maintained. Nano 'seals' the wood, makes it harder apparently and also pretty much makes it water and mark proof (to which degree remains to be seen).
Any other worktop in my old cottage wouldnt really suit, so have gone for a wood.
Dream worktop would be Pyrolave, have been wanting it for years. Not sure if mentioned on the thread already but seems amazing and one day will get it put into whatever house I own at the time.
Any other worktop in my old cottage wouldnt really suit, so have gone for a wood.
Dream worktop would be Pyrolave, have been wanting it for years. Not sure if mentioned on the thread already but seems amazing and one day will get it put into whatever house I own at the time.
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Edited by Frixturbo on Friday 12th September 13:52
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untruth said:
Frix - want to give some more detail about each one, pic by pic? What's pricey, what's good value, etc?
Yes defo..First two pictures are a granite called Kashmir white, property was in Knightsbridge, it's a 30mm worktop with full height splash backs in the same material to the walls...
Third picture is a white quartz worktop, with a undermounted sink cut out but with no drainer grooves, property in Surrey, lovely island piece which seem to be very popular at the moment..
Pictures 4 & 5 are part of 5 flats opposite Paddington station, granite selected was Labrador Antique, with blue glass splash backs ...
I'll continue with the rest shortly...
seadragon said:
This is the choice I have been agonising over for a few weeks now too. I have in the end gone for American Walnut (nano-treated) as opposed to being oil dipped or oil maintained. Nano 'seals' the wood, makes it harder apparently and also pretty much makes it water and mark proof (to which degree remains to be seen).
Heard about these newer forms of treatment for wood, would never go as far to say that it makes it water or stain proof though! It apparently cures the top surface of the timber making it less susceptible to staining and black marks.The general consensus seems to be that if you go for wood (no matter what the treatment), a little common sense goes along way. I.e. wipe up standing water immediately, don't put hot pans straight onto it, and buy a decent quality wooden worktop in the first place. The cheap high street crap is exactly that, even if they say it's 'bespoke'.
Where did you get your American Walnut from may I ask?
Frixturbo said:
Edited by Frixturbo on Friday 12th September 13:52
Edited by Frixturbo on Friday 12th September 15:06
The tap doesn't seem to be connected?
If it is then I assume the worktop must be something like Corian? As I would have thought any stone would have been way too heavy?
Neil - YVM said:
IS this actually for real?
The tap doesn't seem to be connected?
If it is then I assume the worktop must be something like Corian? As I would have thought any stone would have been way too heavy?
My guess is that the top is not completely solid - the tap runs via the underneath to that columnThe tap doesn't seem to be connected?
If it is then I assume the worktop must be something like Corian? As I would have thought any stone would have been way too heavy?
Neil - YVM said:
Frixturbo said:
Edited by Frixturbo on Friday 12th September 13:52
Edited by Frixturbo on Friday 12th September 15:06
The tap doesn't seem to be connected?
If it is then I assume the worktop must be something like Corian? As I would have thought any stone would have been way too heavy?
Some people me thinks, has more sense than money.
drophead said:
Heard about these newer forms of treatment for wood, would never go as far to say that it makes it water or stain proof though! It apparently cures the top surface of the timber making it less susceptible to staining and black marks.
The general consensus seems to be that if you go for wood (no matter what the treatment), a little common sense goes along way. I.e. wipe up standing water immediately, don't put hot pans straight onto it, and buy a decent quality wooden worktop in the first place. The cheap high street crap is exactly that, even if they say it's 'bespoke'.
Where did you get your American Walnut from may I ask?
Sorry for late replyThe general consensus seems to be that if you go for wood (no matter what the treatment), a little common sense goes along way. I.e. wipe up standing water immediately, don't put hot pans straight onto it, and buy a decent quality wooden worktop in the first place. The cheap high street crap is exactly that, even if they say it's 'bespoke'.
Where did you get your American Walnut from may I ask?
Got 2 American Walnut countertop and a shelf (all nano-treated) from ‘’Norfolk Oak’’, also an end grain chopping board and Iroko drip tray and some hardwood briquettes for the fireplace. Their service was great and I definitely got the impression they knew their stuff and weren’t full of BS and the usual sales pitch. The tops have now been fitted, along with my new oven, hob etc, tiles etc and all I can say is I am sooo pleased I went with the Walnut (although my kitchen fitter was cursing me, I think he was panicking he would make a mistake on the expensive tops, bless him.
Each to their own taste but I am more into the wood/natural look and the 45mm thick Walnut tops look heavenly.
Will post some pics asap, waiting for the kitchen guy to finish grouting the tiles, fitting the tap mixer, sink waste kit and then we have to put the cupboard doors back on.
Edited by seadragon on Thursday 2nd October 15:25
I like oak, especially for a cottage / country type kitchen, it's also cheap and easy to work.
Someone recommended Osmo Poly X (spelling?) instead of the Rustins Danish Oil, and it is a huge improvement in terms of water marking etc but it's always going to be a surface that needs respect...
Someone recommended Osmo Poly X (spelling?) instead of the Rustins Danish Oil, and it is a huge improvement in terms of water marking etc but it's always going to be a surface that needs respect...
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