What are the advantages of a wood countertop?

Natural wood countertops are a common option for homeowners. Solid wood countertops offer many advantages and attractive characteristics. There are a lot of aspects to think about before you decide to purchase an attractive wood countertop. Let's look at the different choices to determine whether a wood countertop could be a good option for your needs.

Reasons for choosing Wood countertops Houston

Some reasons to choose Hardwood products Houston.

It's warm

Wood gives warmth that stone simply cannot match. With its soft aesthetic and deep, rich undertones Hardwood flooring Houston can soften spaces visually. Since stone is colder than wood, it is more warm to the touch. We believe that an island made of wood is more appealing than a colder stone top.

It's visually appealing

Interior designers recommend employing a variety of contrast textures (hard/soft, natural/man-made) to balance a space. Wood in a kitchen can to soften "harder" materials, such as the tiled backsplash or metal fixtures. To give your kitchen a more balanced and warm look it is possible to add a wood top to the island if there are stone countertops in the vicinity of your stove and sink.

It can be fixed

Accidents do happen, we learn from it. If your wood countertop is damaged however, it's not the end of the world. Natural wood countertops can be refinished, just like stone. A lot of homeowners view small scratches as the natural patina of wood.

Everyday Use

The first thing we ask is "how do you plan to make use of your countertop?" Do you want to chop food directly on the countertop made of wood (similar to butcher blocks)? Or do you want to use cutting boards to cook food?

Edge grain or end grain construction is suggested for cutting directly on countertops. This will give you the most durable surface for chopping.

Face grain construction is an option for those who don't need to cut directly across the hardwood products Houston Face grain is more affordable as it requires less time to construct. And a face grain top will show off the grain pattern of the wood more than end grain or edge.

Face Grain

When you are looking at rough lumber, the most wide surface is the face grain. The face grain is the most beautiful and appealing part of a wood grain. Since the grain pattern is exposed, it can show more marks from knives than the end or edge grain. Face grain is used to make serving tables and tabletops.

Edge Grain

If you lay the lumber piece against its back, you'll be able to see the wood's edge. The edge of the wood is more durable than the face grain. An edge grain board is constructed by gluing many thin strips of edge grain wood. This results in a stronger cutting surface that is customized with a variety of grain patterns and colors.

End-Grain

The end grain can be found on the top and lower edges of the plank. The ends of the wood are the most durable since you are cutting in between the wood fibers. The end grain boards have a distinguishable checkerboard pattern, and is also known as a "butcher block" board. This is a top-of-the-line cutting board designed for chefs who are serious about their cooking. Although end-grain boards are durable enough to stand up to heavy cutting, they also require more care and maintenance because the grain of the wood is exposed. A top made of end-grain is a great option for kitchens with a durable cutting surface.

Personalizing Your Space

Personalization has been our niche. We are the only company to design the countertop to reflect the personality and style of your family. Three options are to personalize your countertop: (1) laser engraving, (2) carved engraving, (3) inlaid design.

Lasers are used to digitally burn any design into the Wood countertops Houston. Lasers burn designs directly into the wood, creating a darker and shallower impression. Here is an illustration countertops with laser-engraved compass rose.

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