We're renewing our kitchen and I'm trying to come to a decision on
work-surfaces.

Some kind of moulded composite is top of my list, but looks as if it may
be too expensive.

I like some granites, and the price is right, but it's an unforgiving
surface.

I'd really like to go with some kind of hardwood, and don't mind oiling
etc., but I *really* want to avoid having any kind of joint at the point
where the surface meets the upstand.

Is there anyone who manufactures a hardwood surface with a built-in
upstand, with a gently curved corner, rather than a right-angle and some
perishable sealant?

On Mar 25, 6:40 pm, "Sean Inglis" wrote:
We're renewing our kitchen and I'm trying to come to a decision on
work-surfaces.

Some kind of moulded composite is top of my list, but looks as if it may
be too expensive.

I like some granites, and the price is right, but it's an unforgiving
surface.

I'd really like to go with some kind of hardwood, and don't mind oiling
etc., but I *really* want to avoid having any kind of joint at the point
where the surface meets the upstand.

Is there anyone who manufactures a hardwood surface with a built-in
upstand, with a gently curved corner, rather than a right-angle and some
perishable sealant?

You can get anything bespoke like that from most small joiner's shops.
Tell them what you want and they will tell you what they want. Or you
could make one yourself. It isn't rocket science.

On Sun, 25 Mar 2007 13:14:07 -0700, Weatherlawyer wrote:

On Mar 25, 6:40 pm, "Sean Inglis" wrote:
We're renewing our kitchen and I'm trying to come to a decision on
work-surfaces.

Some kind of moulded composite is top of my list, but looks as if it may
be too expensive.

I like some granites, and the price is right, but it's an unforgiving
surface.

I'd really like to go with some kind of hardwood, and don't mind oiling
etc., but I *really* want to avoid having any kind of joint at the point
where the surface meets the upstand.

Is there anyone who manufactures a hardwood surface with a built-in
upstand, with a gently curved corner, rather than a right-angle and some
perishable sealant?

You can get anything bespoke like that from most small joiner's shops.
Tell them what you want and they will tell you what they want. Or you
could make one yourself. It isn't rocket science.

It's rocket science to me, but I take your point - I'll see if I can find
someone local to do it, thanks.

Sean Inglis wrote:
On Sun, 25 Mar 2007 13:14:07 -0700, Weatherlawyer wrote:

On Mar 25, 6:40 pm, "Sean Inglis" wrote:
We're renewing our kitchen and I'm trying to come to a decision on
work-surfaces.

Some kind of moulded composite is top of my list, but looks as if it may
be too expensive.

I like some granites, and the price is right, but it's an unforgiving
surface.

I'd really like to go with some kind of hardwood, and don't mind oiling
etc., but I *really* want to avoid having any kind of joint at the point
where the surface meets the upstand.

Is there anyone who manufactures a hardwood surface with a built-in
upstand, with a gently curved corner, rather than a right-angle and some
perishable sealant?
You can get anything bespoke like that from most small joiner's shops.
Tell them what you want and they will tell you what they want. Or you
could make one yourself. It isn't rocket science.

It's rocket science to me, but I take your point - I'll see if I can find
someone local to do it, thanks.

IIRC Ikea do an upstand to match their beech worktops. Ugly looking
thing of the same thickness as the top. Why not just tile down to the
worktop?

It's rocket science to me, but I take your point - I'll see if I can find
someone local to do it, thanks.

IIRC Ikea do an upstand to match their beech worktops. Ugly looking
thing of the same thickness as the top. Why not just tile down to the
worktop?

Any situation where two surfaces meet and water is involved seems to
result in the joint discolouring and perishing. I'd rather pay more for
something seamless. Same with the sinks - undermount only in that case.

On Sun, 25 Mar 2007 12:40:30 -0500, "Sean Inglis" wrote:

Is there anyone who manufactures a hardwood surface with a built-in
upstand, with a gently curved corner, rather than a right-angle and some
perishable sealant?

Make your own. 1/2" router, skate jig and a tray cutter. Order the
worktop timber a bit over-thickness and take height of the upstand off
the top surface everywhere else.