How to Cut Wood Worktops for Kitchens to Size: A Nutshell Guide
One of the most beneficial things about purchasing wood worktops for kitchens is the ease with which you can work with these products (particularly in comparison to granite and marble worktops). Timber also does not need the additional finishing that a laminate worktop requires.
Read MoreWhat is the best way to cut real wood work surfaces?
Today’s ‘Question of the Week’ comes from Bryn in Newbury, who plans on ordering real wood work surfaces from us, but would like to make some adjustments himself and wants to know what tools we would recommend for cutting.
Read MoreCan I change kitchen worktops without removing my units too?
Fortunately, refreshing your kitchen with new worktops doesn’t mean you have to change the units at the same time – any of our worktops can be installed directly onto your existing cabinets, so long as they are in a suitable condition to support the weight of your chosen replacement surface.
Read MoreHow to Install Breakfast Bar Legs to Kitchen Worksurfaces
Whether as a feature or an extension of the existing surfaces throughout your kitchen, our wide choice of worktops can be used to create a highly-functional breakfast bar.
Read MoreCan I use your wood block countertops as a kitchen dining table?
To create your dining table, you will need to source a suitable, secure base for the worktop to be fixed to; depending on the length, you may need to support it on both ends.
Read MoreHow to Maintain Your Solid Wood Worktops in Five Simple Steps: A Worktop Express® Nutshell Guide
Your solid wood worktop is made from natural materials and as such a little ‘tender loving care’ goes a long way. Here are some quick, easy-to-follow pointers that will help you keep your worktop in prime condition.
Read MoreCombining Colour Schemes with Solid Wooden Worktops for Kitchens
When contemplating a new colour scheme for wood kitchens, there are many things you may take into consideration.
Read MoreDo I have to use legs for breakfast bar support?
Whichever design you choose, it is important to ensure that the worktop is adequately supported. If you are simply extending the size of the worktop beyond the cabinets to act as a breakfast bar, then ensure that any protrusion of 300mm or more has legs for breakfast bar support.
Read MoreCan I use furniture polish on my wood worktop surface?
Whilst it may be the only solution you have to hand, we would definitely not recommend that you use furniture polish to treat solid wood worktops.
Read MoreSmall Kitchen Ideas: How to Create a Big Look in a Little Space Using Wooden Worktops
The practicalities of urban living mean that modern kitchens are becoming increasingly compact; as such it is extremely important to maximise the space available by choosing the right design, theme and materials.
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