[Greenbuilding] Green counters?

[Bob Dicke]

My plan is to use a salvaged bowling alley for at least part of my counter
tops.  OK, it's overkill for strength, but it should last forever!

Bob

 


-----Original Message-----
From: greenbuilding-bounces at listserv.repp.org
[mailto:greenbuilding-bounces at listserv.repp.org] On Behalf Of Jefro
Sent: Thursday, July 06, 2006 2:59 PM
To: Greenbuilder list
Subject: Re: [Greenbuilding] Green counters?

We have had maple countertops for about three years now and still love 
them.  Maintenance is not onerous---in fact it is rather pleasant.  We 
simply oil using butcher block oil regularly.  As they say, once a day 
for a week, once a week for a month, once a month for a year, and then 
once a year for a century.  The area around the sink requires more oil 
than the other areas; about once every two months or so, as opposed to 
every 9-12 months for the rest.  The wood is becoming harder and more 
resistant to stains as it ages, even hard stains like raspberries.  
Highly recommended.

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