Solid walnut, maple and oak slabs and butcher block counters, flattened, joined and finished for kitchens, bars and desks.
Wood counters bring warmth and personality to a kitchen. A live edge slab keeps the natural shape of the tree, and a butcher block counter has a clean, classic look. Both feel better to the touch than stone and can be repaired and refinished many times.
We select slabs for grain, color and stability, flatten and join them, cut sink and cooktop openings, sand and finish with food-safe oils or hard-wearing coatings. We also build bar tops, desks and shelves from slab stock and seal the edges and undersides to resist moisture. We bring samples of species and finishes and make a cardboard template of the counter so you can see the final size and edge shape. A template also helps us place the sink and cooktop cutouts exactly where they belong.
We look for color, figure and flatness and avoid slabs with defects that would weaken a counter. We bring samples and photos of available stock.
Oil finishes are warm and repairable, and harder coatings are more stain resistant. Counters near a sink need extra sealing.
Wood can be sanded and refinished if it gets scratched or stained. We show you how to maintain it so it ages gracefully.
Use trivets and a cutting board. Wood is durable but not heatproof, and care preserves the finish.
Drag the handle to compare.
BeforeAfterGrain, color and stability.
Sink and cooktop openings cut cleanly.
Sealed edges and undersides.
Oil or hard-wearing coatings.
Slab pieces for more places.
Sand and refinish when needed.
Every topic has its own page with what to expect and how we approach it.
Material guideWood SpeciesOak, walnut, maple, cherry, cedar and pine compared by look, hardness, cost and best use in a home.Learn more 
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We listen, walk the space and measure carefully, then talk through ideas, budget and timing.
We sketch or draw the work, choose materials and give you a written scope and price.
We order lumber, hardware and finishes and handle permits when the job needs them.
Framing, trim, cabinets or decks go in with careful cuts and clean, protected work areas.
Filling, sanding, caulking and finishing give every joint and line a crisp final look.
We walk the finished work with you, adjust anything that needs it and leave the site clean.
With proper sealing and cleaning, yes. Hardwoods have natural properties that resist bacteria, and we explain care.
Yes, with undermount or drop-in sinks, sealed carefully.
Properly dried, flattened and sealed slabs stay stable, and we manage wood movement in the design.
Use mild soap and water, wipe up spills and re-oil as needed.
Yes, with the right clearances.
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