F.A.Q.
Wood,
the original solid surface countertop, is the way to show charm and
unmatched character. For centuries wood has been used for furniture and
we didn’t think twice about it. Why not have solid wood as a countertop?
Our tried and true manufacturing process insures that only the best
materials are used to provide our customers with durable hardworking
countertops.
Q. Is it going to scratch?
A. With the finishes we put on our butcher block countertops, makes them
scratch resistant. Sure if somebody gets hold of a knife and slices into
the counter the same thing is going to happen with wood as all other
counters it’s going to show a knife mark. Nice thing about wood is it is
a repairable and renewable surface
Q. Is it
waterproof?
A. With either of our finishes they are both waterproof.
Q. How
about maintenance?
A. Our varnish finish is maintenance free. While our natural penetrating
oil needs a bit of easy maintenance, depending on the use about once
every 2 months for the first year and then annually for life.
Application is as easy as 123, its wipe on wipe off with our penetrating
oil.
Q. What
type of oil should I use? We use pure tung oil.
A. Over the years of developing our company we have found that tung oil
gives the best waterproofing properties and is also as natural. Other
oils work too such as: mineral oil, linseed oil, bees wax,
Vegetable oils and olive oil are strongly discouraged they
will go rancid and foul your beautiful butcher block.
Q. Will
they stain?
A. No not ours. It’s what’s put on the wood that protects it. We have
done lots of testing from red wine to curry paste. Our finishes
penetrate deep into the wood sealing the pores of the wood giving a
highly stain resistant surface. Strong chemicals like ammonia over time
will weaken the coating.
Q. How do
I clean them?
A. Just the ol� wipe down with the dish rag in soap and water is
sufficient.
Q. Will
they warp?
A. We’ve thought about this one and have developed a way to manufacture
butcher block with the proper grain orientation so the product holds
itself stable. We also seal our tops to insure a warp free countertop.
Q. How
strong is the glue joins?
A. Our glue we use is designed specifically for butcher block and
cutting board applications. With 4000 pounds per square inch of holding
power and 90% wood failure over glue failure our laminating line is up
to the task.
Q. Why are
wood countertops so hard to find?
A. Butcher Block is very difficult to manufacture and requires a high
level of skill and knowledge to produce the right top.
Q. Will my
neighbor have one?
A. Probably not.
Q. Will I
like my new solid wood countertop
A. You sure will.
Q.
Will heat affect a wood countertop?
A. Our wood countertops are very heat resistant and have been routinely
tested with hot pots and pans directly off the stove with no adverse
affects.
Q.
Are wood countertops food safe?
A. Yes the finishes we put on Culinary Hardwoods butcher block
countertops is food safe.
More questions please
contact us and we will be happy to assist you.
Inquiry@culinaryhardwoods.com
or call 1-604-703-3434
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