Iroko or Oak Wood Kitchen Worktop

Cornwall2000

wfcwfc wrote: »

We bought from a northern company who were excellent and would sell short lengths or off cuts as they called them. Remember iroko changes colour to a rich dark brown like the lab tables at school, good luck!

Are they near manchester? in which case would you be able to tell me who they are?
thanks
rog

nesssie1702

Wooden worktops would be a big no-no in a commercial kitchen :eek:

In a domestic situation it's okay, so long as it's well maintained. Around the sink area is one area where you've got to be careful.

hethmar

They do look gorgeous though and for the first time in my life Ive got a built in dishwasher so luckily not too much water in the butler sink

oojakapipi

wfcwfc wrote: »

The biggest problem is quality, with so many internet sites which one do I buy, why the price difference? Ring the seller (suggest you buy from a manufacturer) in seconds you'll know who is selling a box and who has a passion about wood. We bought from a northern company who were excellent and would sell short lengths or off cuts as they called them. Remember iroko changes colour to a rich dark brown like the lab tables at school, good luck!

Personally, I would suggest you contact a long standing and established joiner because they are the ones who are passionate about their work and have the best knowledge, NOT a manufacturer (especially since lots of them are recommending the wrong oil). Best to get joiners details from personal recommendations. BTW my ex is unavailable for new jobs for the next 2 years, sorry.

kerryurz - it would be nice to hear what you decided on in the end, and what you think about it?

ds1980

Just bought shaker oak kitchena nd was wanting to put wood worktops on top.

What are people's thoughts on the light Iroko from the website metioned above? Would that clash with the cabinets??

Would the light one turn dark after oiling??