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Once laminated into an oversize block, the benchtop is cut to size, finished and given a protective coating of lacquer or oil. Each benchtop manufacturer has their own preference of finish and some guard their own formula jealously.
The most important aspect of buying a kitchen benchtop is to only buy a top quality one. Timber can be prone to movement cracking and delamination, especially in the kitchen environment. Choose your manufacturer carefully. Be careful to ask about the guarantee and only use a manufacturer that fully backs its product over time.
Some movement or warping can occur after installation due to the particular climate of the room. Hot sunshine, humid (or dry) conditions, and great temperature changes can all cause timber to move. Your kitchen installer or benchtop provider should be expected to attend to it. In the case of delamination, the manufacturer’s guarantee should cover it. You can expect your benchtop to settle into its new home after a few months.
A timber benchtop should be kept as dry as possible. It must be waxed and polished regularly to retain its lustre. A good manufacturer will provide you with the correct care products.
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