How is the "rubber" wood counter top? Looking for something like this, but would also use it as a cutting area too. Thanks!
51302
Its easy to clean. But scratches. I just put a cutting board on it. It was a great purchase
51303
Mine is a sturdy, wood board that appears it could easily be used as a cutting board, as long as it was treated with cutting board finishes and cleaning agents. I do not cut on mine, although I use it regularly for food prep. I have small, recycled plastic cutting boards I keep on the top shelf that I use instead and a waste basket right next to it for scraps. So while I do not use it as a cutting board, mainly because I am too lazy to take care the wood, it would appear to me that you can.
51304
Rubberwood is real wood, it's the wood processed after the rubber tree dies. The same rubber tree that produces the world's rubber.
51305
It's not rubber. It's thick, solid wood board that could be used as counter top/cutting board. I really like it.
1774579
It has been a little over a year with our set. We eat at the table but also have things that end up finding a home there...like napkin holders...flower vases etc....This is a "rubberwood" table. It comes with a decent finish of polyurethane. However, we do keep either a table cloth or a runner on it. It is TRUE that a nice wood table should be showed off a bit, but then again, it's wood!! Cannot expect it to hold us like granite or tiles! Given that this product is real wood, I would protect it as such. It is a durable table, but it also needs consideration based on what it is constructed of. It has been a little over a year with our set. We eat at the table but also have things that end up finding a home there...like napkin holders...flower vases etc....This is a "rubberwood" table. It comes with a decent finish of polyurethane. However, we do keep either a table cloth or a runner on it. It is TRUE that a nice wood table should be showed off a bit, but then again, it's wood!! Cannot expect it to hold us like granite or tiles! Given that this product is real wood, I would protect it as such. It is a durable table, but it also needs consideration based on what it is... » Read More It has been a little over a year with our set. We eat at the table but also have things that end up finding a home there...like napkin holders...flower vases etc....This is a "rubberwood" table. It comes with a decent finish of polyurethane. However, we do keep either a table cloth or a runner on it. It is TRUE that a nice wood table should be showed off a bit, but then again, it's wood!! Cannot expect it to hold us like granite or tiles! Given that this product is real wood, I would protect it as such. It is a durable table, but it also needs consideration based on what it is constructed of. « Show Less
607283
My block is wood and has spaces for steak knives. The one in this picture is not familiar to me. Sorry.
1640130
the top is more of a hard vinyl surface that is sturdy and easily cleaned. I would not put hot stuff on it without protection the same as Formica counter tops or try to work silver or such on it.
859774
This is a keeper for me. Very solid piece of furniture; directions easy to put together, packaged well not to get damaged during shipping and many solid screws; can level the legs. the base blends well with stainless steel appliances; wood top works well. Its a trifecta; island , extra counter space and with 2 counter chairs places to eat/drink. Would not chance putting a hot pan directly on the wood top; I don't think its a butcher block. More like a table top, but I'm sure a pot holder acting as a buffer would work well.
423639
i don't know what kind of wood it is but, it chips quickly. I love my Island but the top is horrible. Think about getting another type of top that is available, I have no children, I live alone but again this top chips quickly.
655673
First, I do not have a really smooth counter surface like the latest in countertop surfaces. The cutting board is really heavy and I've never had a problem with movement of the board while in use.
1774575
It has been a little over a year with our set. We eat at the table but also have things that end up finding a home there...like napkin holders...flower vases etc....This is a "rubberwood" table. It comes with a decent finish of polyurethane. However, we do keep either a table cloth or a runner on it. It is TRUE that a nice wood table should be showed off a bit, but then again, it's wood!! Cannot expect it to hold us like granite or tiles! Given that this product is real wood, I would protect it as such. It is a durable table, but it also needs consideration based on what it is constructed of.
242015
I love my kitchen island, it is made of good wood and the antiquing is very well done.Does not look like black marks. Very good choice. I have recommended to friends,but sold out when they checked it out.
592541
The sink looks great with my new granite counter top. The sink is very durable and I love the extra large/deep side for big pots. The low sink divider works well for washing the pots. Once a month or so I wipe the sink down with mineral oil or olive oil to keep the sink looking good.
1055853
Not sure if it is a type of rubberwood or made with that kind of wood. It isnt solid wood. It is veneer i believe, with the outer layer a dark cherry color over partical board(or similar) inside.
1692436
Yes, I have a dull black laminate counter. It worked quite well. I imagine it would work even better with lighter counter tops.
359784
The Totally Bamboo Kona cutting board does NOT have rubber feet/glides. After cleaning ours, we place it on its side in a Teflon-coated metal rack in our pantry where we store cookie sheets, etc. This allows it to dry (and store) with only about 1% of the board in contact with anything. else.
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Thanks :))) Just curious Elizabeth, if you decided to purchase one, did it work well for your table top? I'm thinking about using mine for that purpose now... LOL..
423638
I don't know. wood top is heavy but easily scratches. We got a can of finish from hardware store and painted over the initial finish to keep it from scratching. It put a better shine on the top and it was worth the trouble.
766798
Can't measure it now, its at the other house. However, for everyday home bar-b-cue grill use it is quiet study and rugged. It would take an extreme amount of pressure to break it. It is real wood, cut and shaved from one piece of whole wood, it is not OSB "oriented strand board" which is compressed wood from shavings and cuttings.
1904656
I couldn't tell you this is the first I even thought about so I just got up to look at it.....I like it b cuz I just realized we slide the oven back on my counter often and the rubber in front keeps it from moving in the direction we don't want. I sorry I hope that helped.