Beauty Counter Direct

Reclaimed wood countertops to create a natural, warm feel to any kitchen or bar. They are beautiful and have a character that you will not find in other materials. Elmwood Reclaimed wood creates countertops, table tops and wooden bar which is re-milled once recovered from previous use. Beams of a century old barns and dilapidated warehouses boards provide dense wood full of character that can be produced from years of exposure to the elements. The recycled wood is carefully removed from the structures and delivered to the factory custom Elmwood Reclaimed Timber, located in Kansas City, Missouri.

Creating a custom wood counter is a process that requires the hands of a true craftsman. Each board is hand selected for the top which is controlled. Once the material is removed from all metals, wood is kiln dried to stabilize the boards and kill any potential infestation can be dormant in the material. After the material is dried in the oven, is established for a summit on measurement in the plant. The planks are sawn to the proper thickness random width of the amount of characters specified by the customer. Levels range from rustic finish surfaces retaining the saw marks and nail holes to select the surfaces that are free of saw marks, while retaining some knots and character associated with ancient wood. Multiple boards are glued together biscuit and to create a top stable. Once dried, the particular form (including cutouts for sinks) specified by the customer is charged wood slab. A variety of board options can be applied to each vertex. Once completed, the peaks are delivered ready to install.

There are several advantages to a high created from wood. Not only the wood provide beauty and warmth of a room, but it is easy to maintain and will last a lifetime of use and abuse. It is not recommended to work directly on any countertop in the preparation of food. As we all know, this will happen. Unlike a zero in a stone or laminate wood surface can be easily repaired. After a light sanding defects, the above may be altered or repaired. Your wooden tray can be sealed in a variety of ways. A finish of mineral oil is usually chosen for a summit which will be used as a work surface for preparing food or keep a more natural finish. Upon receipt of the upper part, the multiple layers of FDA approved mineral oil should be applied to the saturation typically four layers of oil will be sufficient. Apply one coat and allow it to penetrate the wood surface and repeat this process until the oil is on the surface of the upper part. Depending on use, the oil must be reapplied once a month. FDA approved mineral oil can be found at your local hardware store (usually sold as butcher block oil) or in the personal care section of a pharmacy. The wood top can also be done with Waterlox Tung Oil finish or a polyurethane finish. This will provide greater protection to the top of the mineral oil, but is not proposed for the preparation of food.

Nicks, scratches, stains and dings can be easily removed from a top finished with mineral oil or Tung Oil Finish Waterlox. The damaged area must be sanded or rubbed with steel wool, cleaned with a damp cloth, then repaired with mineral oil or Tung Oil Finish Waterlox. Tops that have been finished with a polyurethane require the entire summit to be sanded and refinished. A top of the wood is well finished and maintained will provide years of enjoyment.

A common misconception about wood countertops is that they contain bacteria and pathogens because of their porosity. If properly cleaned and sealed, like all food preparation surfaces should be wood has been shown to be less hospitable to bacteria that cause disease than many other materials above. Studies have been released, showing that bacteria on the surfaces of dead wood.