A solid wood worktop in a kitchen brings a warmth no synthetic material matches, but it needs specific treatment before installation, something worth explaining well to the client to avoid disappointment a few months later.
Treatment before installing
Before installation, the wood must be treated with a specific kitchen oil (water-resistant and food-safe) or with a high-resistance polyurethane varnish, applied in several coats with sanding between. An incomplete treatment leaves the wood exposed to stains and moisture absorption from the first use.
Sink area: the most demanding point
Around the sink, a wooden worktop needs particularly careful sealing at the joints, and in many projects it's recommended to combine the wood with another material (stone, quartz) right in that area, leaving the wood for areas with less direct exposure to water.
Maintenance to warn the client about
Unlike a quartz or granite worktop, wood needs periodic re-oiling (about once a year, more in heavily used areas) to maintain its water resistance. Explaining this maintenance from the quote stage avoids future complaints about stains that are really a lack of care.
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