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Kitchen worktops made of scaffolding boards

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MrWatzisname · 17/03/2024 10:40

Anyone done it?

We live in a 400 year old thatched cottage and so we're looking for a rustic effect. Cheaper too, maybe.

Our dining table top is made of scaffolding boards and so I thought why not on the kitchen worktop? I like the more uniform look as opposed to the "brickwork" pattern I see on wood worktops from Wren etc.

Am I mad? Would it be a complete turn off for a potential future buyer?

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MrWatzisname · 17/03/2024 15:35

Saramia · 17/03/2024 14:12

Wood that’s intended to be used outdoors is impregnated with chemicals to stop it rotting. You can’t reclaim industrial wood for food uses. As a worktop you want a tight grain domestic hardwood. The direction of the grain is a consideration as well - worktops are made of end grain wood (cut across not lengthways) because it’s more durable.

Thank you so much. That all makes perfect sense.

I've totally gone off the idea of this now but it's helped me to understand so much more about what I'm after and so we'll go for the full stave oak that's been recommended I think.

You all have been so incredibly helpful. Thank you so much.

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