Ideas for Wooden counter top for Kitchen | Gurgaon | Gurugram
Wood is a noble and versatile material that adapts to any style of decoration. Very common in European and North American countries, wooden kitchen counter tops have been appearing more and more in Brazilian homes. This natural element gives a warm and inviting touch and fits in an environment with a more rustic, country feel if used in more rustic and thick woods. However, if the wooden counter top is thinner and has a smoother finish, it can create an extraordinary look in harmony with the modern and contemporary line, reminiscent of Scandinavian design.
The most important thing for this type of material, both when used as a sink and stove base and as a support bench, is to ensure that the wood has adequate protection, that is, it cannot be vulnerable to moisture and chemicals. Therefore, today we have selected 10 wooden counter tops for you to completely renovate your kitchen and, at the end of the post, to decide how to choose the ideal wood and suitable waterproofing treatment. Let’s check it out!
Cosy combination
This kitchen design has an electric stove built into the wooden kitchen counter top. The wall is covered with tiles with different models, textures, and colours that combine in perfect harmony.
The heat of the wood
It combines a light wooden counter top with blue and grey built-in cabinets, in addition to the built-in stove and sink crockery. The furniture is navy blue and creates an interesting contrast with the tone of the shelves.
Kitchen with industrial footprint
This kitchen was designed with the concept of extending and integrating the area of preparation and meals, through the continuation with the wooden L counter. The wooden workbench and lighting add a cosy touch.
The extensive workbench forms a work area but is also a perfect place for meals.
Several benches
This kitchen continues with the idea of the previous image, because it has a worktop with a stove, then the sink and another work area. The light wood kitchen created a super cosy space that houses many people, transforming the different levels into a beautiful table for quick meals.
Country-style cuisine
This project combines a charming L-shaped bench with a beautiful brick wall lined with ash and metal shelves. A wooden table follows the same shade as the base of the sink, creating a kitchen with a country touch and full of grace.
Modern and visually clean
This modern kitchen has a beautiful wooden bench in light color. The decor is harmonious to match the furniture design in white tone, in addition to the walls and ceiling. In addition to the main workbench, the kitchen has a wall workbench that creates yet another preparation and support area.
In a rustic style
delicious cuisine that combines rustic wooden furniture with the atmosphere of the countryside. The base of the cabinet received a beautiful dark granite counter top under a wall of multicoloured tiles.
The fair boxes interspersed with shelves give the impression of having a kitchen cabinet in pine, but they are very inexpensive, loose elements that can be made easily to put utensils on display in a party area.
Classical and modern
The kitchen in the image is rectangular and has two well-defined sectors. One of them includes a bench on the wall that crosses the space from end to end. The workbench is made with wooden boards in different colours. Here we can also see a wooden kitchen sink, an electric stove, a hood, and a large work area. The counter wall was covered with white metronome type ceramic and on the other side with exposed brick.
In L format
Modern proposal that includes an L-shaped bench as well as a white porcelain sink in relief, a large work area, and an electric stove incorporated with a white enamelled hood in the centre.
Wood + dark furniture
This time, the professional bet on the combination of black and wood. Dark-tone furniture was chosen to perfectly match the wall and countertop of the wooden sink.
Choice and treatment of natural wood counter tops
Ideally, the chosen wood should be solid and non-industrialized (Formica, MDF, or MDP), especially if it is for a kitchen counter top with sink and stove and not just for support. The woods with greater hardness and less porosity are the most suitable for making the wooden kitchen counter.
You can hire a waterproofing service, or you can make your own wooden bench project yourself. In any case, it is important that you know what type of waterproofing was used so that maintenance is carried out using the proper method. There are two main ways to waterproof wood for counter tops, and we will explain how each one is made below:
Waterproofing with oil
The most common oils for waterproofing wood are linseed, walnut, and tong oil (the most difficult to find on the market). As we are talking about kitchen counter tops, it is extremely important that the oil does not have desiccant agents because these oils cannot be in contact with food.
It is possible to make an even better treatment if you mix the chosen oil with an equal measure of turpentine and half a measure of apple cider vinegar. Let’s go to the waterproofing step:
- Sand the entire surface with 220-grit sandpaper.
- Remove all sawdust and clean the wood with a dry cloth.
- Pour the mixture of oil, turpentine, and apple cider vinegar on a cloth (never directly on the wood) and spread it evenly on the counter in the direction of the wood fibres. Important: Use thick rubber gloves to do this procedure.
- After 30 minutes, wipe with a dry cloth to remove excess oil that is not sucked into the wood.
- After 24 hours, rub a steel wool number 0000 (less abrasive on the market);
- Repeat steps 3, 4, and 5 two more times.
Waterproofing with natural oil takes longer, but the wood guarantees the enhancement of natural colours and a satin touch.
Waterproofing with varnish or sealer
The biggest difference between the finishes of these two materials is that the sealer will always have a shine, and the varnish can be glossy, satin, or matte. As we are talking about a kitchen with wooden counter tops, it is important that the chosen product makes the surface as waterproof as possible, which is why many professionals recommend marine varnish for this purpose.
The application steps vary widely from manufacturer to manufacturer, so read the product label carefully. Below is a suggested application:
- Sand with low-grained sandpaper in imperfections and high-grained to make it uniform;
- Clean thoroughly with a dry cloth.
- Apply a thin layer of varnish or sealer. This step can be done with a brush or roller.
- Wait 24 hours and sand again with the high-grain sandpaper, wipe with a dry cloth, and apply the second coat of varnish or sealer. This coat takes longer to dry because the wood will “suck” less of the product.
- Wait for it to dry and repeat the whole procedure again, totaling three coats.
- Let the wood rest for at least three days before using it.
In addition to the treatments above, it is also possible to use autoclaved wood, waterproof it with resins or liquid rubber, or even place glass on the wood, as in the project above. The options are many, but one thing is undeniable: the wooden kitchen counter top will make this environment in your home much more cosy and amazing!
