Wood countertop provide the rustic and natural look to your kitchen. Wood need to be sealed to protect them from humidity and can be either finished with a lacquer, which should be reapplied each year or oiled every two to three months. Oiled wood is tougher and more resistant to heat marks than lacquered wood and it also improves with ages. Vanished plywood can also make a good and very reasonable priced countertop. The cost of wood countertop varied with the type of wood and application; generally the more hardwearing the wood, the higher the cost.
Rustic stained wood countertops making the kitchen appear natural and warm.
Advantages
The huge variety of woods means great potential for creativity; a wood countertop can look dark and luxurious, natural and warm or pale and interesting.
It can used to soften the shiny finishes of stainless steel and glass and will also add warmth to tool and white kitchen.
Can be installed by a proficient amateur
Fairly easy to maintain: reapply oil or lacquer when needed and avoid harsh abrasive cleaners.
Disadvantages
All wood will warp to some extent in centrally heated kitchen, though hardwoods will be less affected.
The joins of end grain wood can start to open up if not properly sealed
Will stain, scratch and burn so be prepared to used chopping boards and trivets.
