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nyck GDPR opt-out	Wood worktop Jan 13^th, 2008, 9:46pm We are in the process of getting a new kitchen .We are thinking of getting wood worktops as they look nice but do they stay nice ie with young kids etc thanks nyck
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Re: Wood worktop
Reply #1 - Jan 13^th, 2008, 10:29pm

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We are thinking of getting wood worktops as they look nice but do they stay nice ie with young kids etc

Are your kids messy cooks then Roll Eyes

Sorry nyck Wink

, in truth wood worktops need quite a bit of looking after, it is possible to keep them looking good but they mark if water is left standing on them and do need regular maintenance.

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TIMBA-WOLF Board Moderator Offline Timba-Wolf..... Var@*sh, should be banned!! Posts: 7158 Total Thanks: 15 For This Post: 0 KENT,(under a tree!!!!) United Kingdom Gender: Trade: Joiner	Re: Wood worktop Reply #2 - Jan 14^th, 2008, 3:47pm Try out the new gear from OSMO .... will try and remember to look it up and post a link!!! Great stuff!! have used it a few times in last few months!!! http://www.osmouk.com/ and its called "Osmo Polyx® Worktop Oil 500ml at about £14.99 "
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londonman Trade Member Offline I love YaBB 1G - SP1! Posts: 1697 Total Thanks: 13 For This Post: 0 Malvern United Kingdom Trade: Cabinet Maker	Re: Wood worktop Reply #3 - Jan 21^st, 2008, 10:39am No - avoid at all cost. They need a constant amount of work to stay looking good. Similar questions have been asked on the UK Workshop thread
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TIMBA-WOLF Board Moderator Offline Timba-Wolf..... Var@*sh, should be banned!! Posts: 7158 Total Thanks: 15 For This Post: 0 KENT,(under a tree!!!!) United Kingdom Gender: Trade: Joiner	Re: Wood worktop Reply #4 - Jan 22^nd, 2008, 4:09pm avoid which/what Londonman... the timber work tops or the polyoil!!??
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londonman Trade Member Offline I love YaBB 1G - SP1! Posts: 1697 Total Thanks: 13 For This Post: 0 Malvern United Kingdom Trade: Cabinet Maker	Re: Wood worktop Reply #5 - Jan 22^nd, 2008, 5:55pm Sorry - worktop.
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