Wood counter tops a consistent choice for modern kitchens.
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Wood Countertops: A Timeless Choice for Modern Kitchens
Summary:
Wood countertops are making a strong comeback in contemporary kitchens. When properly maintained, they are durable and hygienic. Modern adhesives ensure that wood staves remain securely bonded, even when submerged in water, while finishing oils keep surfaces food-safe and well-preserved.
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butcher blocks, countertops, wood countertops, kitchen islands, kitchen countertops, kitchen remodeling, home improvement, bar tops, kitchen surfaces.
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Article Body:
Wood countertops offer a variety of undeniable benefits, making them a popular choice in modern kitchens.
Aesthetics
Wooden countertops add warmth and elegance, perfectly complementing both solid wood and veneered cabinetry. They harmonize beautifully with hardwood flooring, moldings, cornices, and mantels, creating a cohesive and balanced kitchen space.
Functionality
Hardwood countertops are easy to customize and install. Unlike solid surfaces or laminates, they contain minimal chemical components, making them extremely safe for food preparation. Any scratches can be easily repaired by sanding, making wood the only surface that can be renewed without special tools or skills. Wood serves well as kitchen island tops, sink covers, countertop sections, or butcher blocks that can be hidden as drawers or carts. Your creativity can unlock endless attractive applications.
Durability
When sealed and installed correctly, wooden countertops can last a lifetime. Unlike marble, granite, or tile, wood has a superior shock-absorbing capacity, contributing to its longevity.
Hygiene
For years, plastic and laminate surfaces were considered safer than wood for handling foods due to their non-porous nature. Wood was thought to harbor harmful bacteria. However, studies in 1993 by the Wisconsin Food Research Institute and in 1998 at the University of Florida revealed strong antibacterial properties unique to wood surfaces. These studies showed that bacterial populations on wood surfaces disappear quickly without external intervention, whereas they persist and multiply on plastic. Although properties differ among wood species, wooden surfaces are now favored by health-conscious individuals.
Price
Wood is typically more expensive than laminate but more affordable than stone, granite, solid surfaces, tile, or steel.
Lafor Wood Products offers a variety of butcher block countertops made from beech, cherry, walnut, oak, whitebeam (hickory look), acacia (black locust), or hard maple. Customers receive free mineral oil with purchase to maintain and preserve the wood. Products are available immediately, with free samples offered. For more information, visit [Lafor Wood Products](http://www.lafor.ca).
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