Worktop Express Information Guides

“Which oil do you recommend for solid wood worktops?”

The last ‘Question of the Week’ this September comes to us from John in Cirencester, who asked which oil we would recommend using to treat his new solid wood worktops.

QUESTION:

“I have just ordered my wooden worktops from you, but wanted to know which oil you recommend for treating them before installation?”

ANSWER:

Hi John,

We are pleased to hear you have ordered wood worktops from us, and are glad that you have checked with us regarding the treatment of the timber before you go ahead and install them.

Whilst there are a number of finishes you can choose from, we recommend an oiled treatment to provide a hard-wearing, food-safe surface with a low-lustre sheen that best shows off the wood’s natural colour and grain patterns.

We recommend Rustins Danish Oil for treating all timber worktops, which we sell in 1L, 2.5L and 5L tins, starting at just £14.99. This oil is a special blend of Tung Oil, organic vegetable oils and resins that together creates a durable surface, whilst enhancing the natural elegance of timber.

To coat your worktops sufficiently, we recommend 1L of oil per 3M of worktop, which should be enough to fully coat all sides and edges of the worktop at least 3 times (extra coats may be required on the end grain).

For future reference we do offer a pre-oiling surface, which costs just £10 per metre. This service can be ordered through our Online Bespoke Worktop Tool and means that your worktops would be ready to install immediately after delivery.

To find out more about preparing and oiling your worktops, please refer to our Oiling Worktops Nutshell Guide.

All the best,

Ben @ Worktop Express

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“Do you sell matching chopping boards for solid wood kitchen worktops?”

This week, our latest ‘Question of the Week’ was sent in by Susan in Ipswich, who wanted to know if we provide matching chopping boards to go with the solid wood kitchen worktops she is ordering.

QUESTION:

“I have finally decided upon maple worktops as the ideal surface for my new kitchen, and wanted to know if you are able to provide a matching chopping board for me to prepare food on rather than risk scratching the wooden worktop?”

ANSWER:

Hi Susan,

We are glad to hear that you are planning on ordering maple worktops from us and thank you for sending in your query regarding chopping boards – we’d certainly advise purchasing a specific surface for cutting, as direct cutting would damage your new worktop.

We are pleased to say that we do indeed sell matching solid wooden chopping boards that will match beautifully with the maple worktops you have ordered.

Our chopping boards are currently available in 13 different types of timber – including maple – and are cut from the same high-quality material that is used to create each of our beautiful solid wood worktops.

Either consider a chopping board that matches your worktops, or something completely different such as wenge or black American walnut that would contrast nicely with the maple timber.

Each of our chopping boards measures 450mm x 300mm x 40mm and is finished with a smooth pencil edge profile along the top and bottom edges. We then sand each board to a silky finish and apply oil so that you may start using them immediately after receipt.

Our chopping boards start at just £20, and if you order one at the same time as your wooden worktops, there is no delivery charge, either!

For more information, read our 5 Reasons to Choose Solid Wood Chopping Boards information guide.

All the best,

Ben @ Worktop Express

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“What differentiates your ‘Prime’ wood worktops?”

The latest ‘Question of the Week’ this September is from Andy in Frome, who asked us to define what we mean by ‘Prime’ wood worktops.

QUESTION:

“I have just started shopping for wooden worktops and came across your website. Can you tell me exactly what differentiates your ‘Prime’ oak and beech worktops from the standard variety?”

ANSWER:

Hi Andy,

Thank you for getting in touch with us regarding our worktops – we are very glad that you are considering making a purchase with us as our worktops are both high quality and competitively priced.

Our oak worktops and beech worktops are some of the most popular timber choices in our range, largely due to their combination of elegant aesthetic and low price.

After selling many of these worktops, we noted that our customers were looking for more choice, and so decided to offer ‘prime’ variants that exhibit a more regular appearance with less of the natural characteristics (such as knots) found in our standard ranges.

If you like the colour and grain patterns found in either our oak or beech worktops, but would like a surface with more consistent colouration and fewer natural imperfections, then our Prime worktops are for you.

At present, we only offer Prime varieties of beech and oak, as the other worktops in our range are best distinguished by their stunning natural features or beautiful colour variety. To see examples of the differences between our standard and prime worktop choices, please visit our worktop gallery.

All the best,

Ben @ Worktop Express

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