Choosing Wood for Wooden Worktops

There are lots of reasons to choose wooden worktops, as opposed to alternatives such as granite: wood is very tough, durable and functional, it is also entirely attractive and the rich grains in oak, for example are both unique and beautiful . Plus wood worktops are relatively easy to install and wood is one of the most versatile materials available, as well as being natural.You might not realize it but you actually have a large choice of woods to choose from if you decide to go for wooden worktops. Here are Three:

Oak Worktops

Oak is one of the most popular woods used in the home. It is popular because it is extremely attractive and it is highly functional and durable. It can also be easily installed and is available in a range of finishes.

Walnut

Walnut is another high quality hardwood. It is extremely dense and durable and so is ideal for very functional applications, such as floors and worktops. Walnut also has a beautiful aesthetic and is a dark, rich wood – very desirable.

Bamboo

OK we’re stretching the definition of wood a bit here, however bamboo has very similar properties to high quality wood. In fact, bamboo is a grass but this belies its tremendous durability. It is used in Asia to a great extent and is extremely tough and hard wearing. An advantage with bamboo is that it’s relatively good for the environment, as bamboo grows very quickly.