Today's homeowners love to make their living spaces comfortable, functional, and most of all, unique. Even homes built to development specifications have their own individual combination of features, so no two homes are identical. Still, many homeowners continue to seek ways to both upgrade their home as well as set it apart. With the kitchen being the most used room in the home - along with being all but a sure thing as far as return on upgrade investment - it is a natural area on which to focus when considering home improvement projects.
A Trend That's Classic
One of the hottest current trends in kitchens is a move away from the cool, clinical look of stainless steel appliances and hard granite countertops, and toward the use of warm, natural materials. In particular, countertops made from a variety of hardwoods are finding their way into homes everywhere. It's a perfect way to add warmth and practicality to a space that requires both.
One-of-a-Kind, Every Time
When you partner with Country Mouldings, you will be able to select the ideal premium hardwood to match your vision - from the brightness of blond woods, to the warmth of reddish woods, to the richness of elegant dark woods. Your order will be created at the time it is ordered, by masterful, experienced craftsmen, which can only result in a top quality, naturally unique piece.
Pre-Finished Plank Style Countertops
Plank style, or face grain, countertops are made by securing carefully selected, premium hardwood boards side by side, so that the face (or widest part) of the board shows. This offers a clean, smooth look, with every board running the length of the countertop. Plank style countertops are known for their traditional, uniform appearance with subtle, interesting grain variations displayed.
Two Finish Choices
Once you have chosen your material from our extensive list of hardwoods, you will be able to further customize your kitchen upgrade with your selection of finish. The commercial grade conversion finish and the food grade mineral oil finish each have their own benefits to consider.
Conversion Finish
Our highly experienced woodworkers apply three coats of a 45 sheen commercial grade conversion varnish to your selected hardwood, then finish it with a catalyzer that strengthens it to a hard, durable surface. Not recommended for use as a food prep surface.
Food Grade Mineral Oil
Any plank style countertop whose intended use is food preparation should include a food grade mineral oil finish. This natural-style finish allows the hardwood surface to be safely used for slicing, chopping, and other food preparation and serving needs. While this is not a permanent finish, the occasional reapplication of food grade mineral oil is simple and inexpensive. Finishing instructions will be included with your final piece.
Prefinished American Cherry: Prefinished American Cherry plank countertops have a heartwood color that varies from shades of rich red to reddish brown and will darken with age. In contrast, the sapwood is creamy white. Our prefinished American Cherry plank countertops have fine, straight grain, and satiny, smooth texture. Prefinished American Cherry is one of America's most popular of all hardwoods due to its beauty and stability. Prefinished American Cherry plank countertops are available up to 1-3/4" thick, 180" long, and 84" wide. Offered with conversion varnish or food safe mineral oil. Prefinished American Cherry PricingPrefinished American Cherry Information
Prefinished Ash: The heartwood of our prefinished Ash plank countertops have various shades of light brown throughout, while the sapwood is blond to nearly white in color. Prefinished Ash is straight grained and is similar in appearance to the grain of Red Oak. Prefinished Ash plank countertops are available up to 1-3/4" thick, 180" long, and 84" wide. Offered with conversion varnish or food safe mineral oil. Prefinished Ash PricingPrefinished Ash Information
Prefinished Beech: The heartwood and sapwood color of our prefinished Beech plank countertops vary from pale brown to reddish brown. Prefinished Beech has straight, fine grain with even texture. Prefinished Beech plank countertops are available up to 1-3/4" thick, 118" long, and 84" wide. Offered with conversion varnish or food safe mineral oil. Prefinished Beech PricingPrefinished Beech Information
Prefinished Brazilian Cherry: Prefinished Brazilian Cherry is one of the most popular imported species due to its inherent beauty, rich color and superior hardness. The heartwood of our prefinished Brazilian Cherry plank countertops is salmon-red to orange-brown and the sapwood is white, gray, or pinkish in color. Prefinished Brazilian Cherry has an interlocking grain with a golden luster beneath. Our prefinished Brazilian Cherry plank countertops are very heavy and strong! Prefinished Brazilian Cherry plank countertops are available up to 1-3/4" thick, 142" long, and 84" wide. Offered with conversion varnish or food safe mineral oil. Prefinished Brazilian Cherry PricingPrefinished Brazilian Cherry Information
Prefinished Hickory: Prefinished Hickory is known for being the hardest, strongest, and heaviest American hardwood. Prefinished Hickory plank countertops have a pale to reddish brown heartwood color with dark brown stripes, and the sapwood tends to be a creamy white with pinkish tones and fine brown lines. Our prefinished Hickory plank countertops are coarse textured with fine grain that is normally straight but can be wavy or irregular. Prefinished Hickory plank countertops are available up to 1-3/4" thick, 180" long, and 84" wide. Offered with conversion varnish or food safe mineral oil. Prefinished Hickory PricingPrefinished Hickory Information
Prefinished Knotty Alder: The heartwood color of prefinished Knotty Alder plank countertops is yellow to light brown with peach hues. The sapwood is almost white. Prefinished Knotty Alder exhibits open, solid knots of all shapes and sizes that may vary in texture along with color variations throughout the wood. Prefinished Knotty Alder is moderately durable, workable, and lightweight. Knotty Alder often has small and large split knots and open knots that may go completely through the wood. Prefinished Knotty Alder plank countertops are available up to 1-3/4" thick, 115" long, and 84" wide. Offered with conversion varnish or food safe mineral oil. Prefinished Knotty Alder PricingPrefinished Knotty Alder Information
Prefinished Knotty Pine: Accentuate a rustic, country appearance with our prefinished Knotty Pine plank countertops. The sapwood of prefinished Knotty Pine is nearly white to pale yellow, and the heartwood is light to reddish brown. Prefinished Knotty Pine is soft textured and contains knots throughout. Prefinished Knotty Pine plank countertops are available up to 1-3/4" thick, 180" long, and 84" wide. Offered with conversion varnish or food safe mineral oil. Prefinished Knotty Pine PricingPrefinished Knotty Pine Information
Prefinished Mahogany: We use African Mahogany for our plank countertops. Enjoy the warm appearance of our prefinished Mahogany plank countertops. Prefinished Mahogany undergos a wide variety of color changes beginning when it is freshly cut until it fully ages. The sapwood of prefinished Mahogany is light, while the heartwood ranges from light to deep reddish-brown in color, which darkens as the wood matures. Prefinished Mahogany has a medium to coarse texture, and is normally straight grained. Prefinished Mahogany is very durable and has excellent workability! Prefinished Mahogany plank countertops are available up to 1-3/4" thick, 142" long, and 84" wide. Offered with conversion varnish or food safe mineral oil. Prefinished Mahogany PricingPrefinished Mahogany Information
Prefinished Maple: Prefinished Hard Maple plank countertops have creamy white to brown heartwood and the sapwood is creamy white. Prefinished Hard Maple is very strong, shock, and wear resistant. Prefinished Hard Maple is fine textured. Occassionally, the grain of prefinished Hard Maple may be curly or wavy. Our prefinished Hard Maple plank countertops may contain some brown, but it will be minimal. The Prefinished Hard Maple plank countertops are available up to 1-3/4" thick, 180" long, and 84" wide. Offered with conversion varnish or food safe mineral oil. Prefinished Maple PricingPrefinished Maple Information
Prefinished Poplar: The sapwood of our prefinished Poplar plank countertops is generally white with a yellowish cast. The heartwood is brown to green with occasional purple mineral streaks. Prefinished Poplar is lightweight and has relatively straight, closed grain. Prefinished Poplar is a common choice due to its economical and shock resistant qualities. Prefinished Poplar plank countertops are available up to 1-3/4" thick, 180" long, and 84" wide. Offered with conversion varnish or food safe mineral oil. Prefinished Poplar PricingPrefinished Poplar Information
Prefinished Quartersawn Red Oak: Prefinished Quartersawn Red Oak has straight, flaked grain with a coarse texture. The color variations of prefinished Quartersawn Red Oak are similar to Red Oak. The heartwood of our prefinished Quartersawn Red Oak varies from tan to pink with reddish tones, while the sapwood is white to light brown. Prefinished Quartersawn Red Oak plank countertops are available up to 1-3/4" thick, 180" long, and 84" wide. Offered with conversion varnish or food safe mineral oil. Prefinished Quartersawn Red Oak PricingPrefinished Quartersawn Red Oak Information
Prefinished Quartersawn White Oak: Prefinished Quartersawn White Oak sapwood is white to light brown while the heartwood varies in color from light tan or pale yellow brown to pale or dark brown. Our prefinished Quartersawn White Oak have a fine texture and straight, flaked grain. Prefinished Quartersawn White Oak plank countertops are available up to 1-3/4" thick, 180" long, and 84" wide. Offered with conversion varnish or food safe mineral oil. Prefinished Quartersawn White Oak PricingPrefinished Quartersawn White Oak Information
Prefinished Red Oak: Prefinished Red Oak's appealing rich grain, strength, and wearability make it a very popular choice for a plank countertop. Prefinished Red Oak shows great similarities between its heartwood and sapwood. In general appearance, the heartwood and sapwood is light brown with reddish tones. Prefinished Red Oak has a coarse, open grain. Prefinished Red Oak plank countertops are available up to 1-3/4" thick, 180" long, and 84" wide. Offered with conversion varnish or food safe mineral oil. Prefinished Red Oak PricingPrefinished Red Oak Information
Prefinished Spanish Cedar: Our prefinished Spanish Cedar plank countertops are very durable and stable. Prefinished Spanish Cedar is decay resistant and is known for its distinctive fragrance. Prefinished Spanish Cedar plank countertops have pale, pinkish brown heartwood that darkens with exposure. The sapwood color is pale, pinkish beige. Prefinished Spanish Cedar is usually straight grained with fine, uniform texture. Prefinished Spanish Cedar plank countertops are available up to 1-3/4" thick, 180" long, and 84" wide. Offered with conversion varnish or food safe mineral oil. Prefinished Spanish Cedar PricingPrefinished Spanish Cedar Information
Prefinished Walnut: Prefinished Walnut has a heartwood that ranges from a deep, rich dark brown to a purplish black. The contrasting sapwood is creamy tan to nearly white. Prefinished Walnut is mostly straight grained, but sometimes may have burled or curly grain. Prefinished Walnut plank countertops are available up to 1-3/4" thick, 165" long, and 84" wide. Offered with conversion varnish or food safe mineral oil. Prefinished Walnut PricingPrefinished Walnut Information
Prefinished White Oak: The heartwood color of prefinished White Oak is a light to dark brown. The sapwood is a very light creamy color. Prefinished White Oak has a straight, open grain pattern and medium to coarse texture. Prefinished White Oak plank countertops are available up to 1-3/4" thick, 180" long, and 84" wide. Offered with conversion varnish or food safe mineral oil. Prefinished White Oak PricingPrefinished White Oak Information
