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When it comes to installing countertops in your home, there are lots of great material choices. One often overlooked material choice is wood countertops, also referred to as butcher block countertops. This type of countertop is an option that can offer many benefits.
1. Heat Resistant
When it comes to countertops, you want a style that will withstand being used in a kitchen. One of the benefits of wood countertops is that it is heat resistant if they have the proper finish. What that means is that you can pull a cookie sheet out of the oven and put it directly on the countertop without having to worry about putting down a potholder to protect the counter. The counter will not get burned if you put a hot cookie sheet or even a hot pot or pan directly on the countertop without anything else there.
If you somehow do manage to burn your countertop, you can easily sand it out and fix up the wood. Wood may burn, but it is also incredibly heat resistant when it has the right finish.
2. Sink Versatility
With some countertop materials, you can only use certain types of sinks. With a wood countertop, you can use any sink style that you want — drop-in, undermount, or farmhouse. You can also use any sink material you want, from copper to stainless steel to ceramic.
The only thing you need to make sure that you do is properly seal the wood on the edges so that the water that gets on it will not cause any harm or damage.
3. Waterproof
When your wood countertops are installed, you are going to want to seal them right up. One of the most popular materials for sealing up wood countertops is mineral oil, as it is food safe and inexpensive, plus it works well and will not become rancid over time, like other types of oils.
Once your countertops are sealed, they will become waterproof, which means they will not absorb water. You can set a damp cup on the countertop and not worry about a ring developing. You can spill some juice, wipe it up, and not worry about it staining your countertop.
4. Durability
A butcher block countertop is going to be extremely durable. It is not going to get chipped or scratched or break down easily. A wood countertop can literally last for decades. If you get tired of how it looks, you can always sand it down, stain it, and reseal it, changing its appearance. It is one of the few types of countertops you can change its appearance while retaining its original structure.
When it comes to a countertop material that is affordable and easy to install and that is also heat-resistant, waterproof, and durable, you can't go wrong with a wood countertop. For more information, check out this website http://ambroserandahardwoods.com or similar sites.
Share6 April 2021
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