Solid hardwood countertops, made to order in our Denver shop. Any size to the eighth of an inch, 1½" to 7¾" thick.
Every countertop here is made to order in our Denver shop. Nothing is stock. You give us the dimensions — to the eighth of an inch — and we select the lumber, lay out the boards for grain and color, glue up, sand and finish a solid hardwood top cut to that size. Odd angles, a notch around a post, a radius on the end of an island: the top is built to your kitchen rather than trimmed down from a standard slab.
The seven hardwoods below are the ones we build most often: black walnut and rustic walnut, white oak, hard rock maple, American cherry, calico hickory, and sapele mahogany. They aren't the limit. We work in a good many other species, so if you have something particular in mind, tell us what you're after and we'll price it.
We build extra-long countertops to 178" — nearly fifteen feet, in a single piece with no seam — and the widest we've made so far is 84". The configurator goes to 144" long and 60" wide; those are pricing limits, not shop limits. Past 144" we want to confirm the lumber before we quote, and past 60" the top needs a steel substructure to hold it flat. Send us the dimensions and we'll price it.
End grain is more constrained: the configurator stops at 96" long and 50" wide. If you want a large end grain top the configurator won't take, reach out and we'll review the options with you — which can include joining sections on site.
Standard thicknesses run 1½" to 4", but we can build extra-thick butcher block countertops on request — up to 7¾". A thick butcher block counter sits differently in a room than a standard slab: more mass at the edge, a deeper shadow line beneath it, and on an extra thick end grain island top, a block you read as furniture rather than surfacing. Tell us the thickness you want and we'll glue it up to that.
You can order a top unfinished, or have it prefinished before it ships — mineral oil and organic beeswax, pure tung oil, Rubio Monocoat™, or Impermio™, our film finish, which seals the surface for counters that live with water at a sink. A prefinished top arrives ready to install, with nothing to sand or coat on site.
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Most tops ship in one to two weeks. Rubio Monocoat adds about three days; tung oil and Impermio add five to seven.
Versatile and stable, with the grain running lengthwise across the surface. The balance of performance, maintenance and visual consistency, and the right choice for a full kitchen installation and everyday use.
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Also called face grain, wide plank tops are the most formal option, with visible wood character. Long, continuous boards that emphasize presence and material expression over cutting performance.
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The premium, chef-focused construction. The wood fibers are oriented vertically, so the surface absorbs impact and hides wear under repeated cutting. Built for chef-driven kitchens and dedicated prep areas.
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We build every species in three constructions:
Select a species and construction style below to open its configurator, where you'll set size, thickness, edge profile, finish and sink cutouts and see the price.
Prices shown are per square foot for a finished top, at the most economical finish for that construction style. Specialty shaping, edge profiles, sink and cooktop cutouts, and specialty or excessive widths and lengths add to the cost. Configure any top to see its actual price.
Prices shown are per square foot for a finished top, at the most economical finish for that construction style. Specialty shaping, edge profiles, sink and cooktop cutouts, and specialty or excessive widths and lengths add to the cost. Configure any top to see its actual price.
Edge grain butcher block is the classic choice for durable everyday countertops with a clean linear look.
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Wide plank countertops use wider boards for a more furniture-like surface with fewer glue lines.
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End grain butcher block is the heavy-duty option for serious prep work, cutting, and high-use kitchen surfaces.
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Choosing the right wood species, construction style, and finish depends on how your countertop will be used. If you are comparing options, working around unusual dimensions, or planning a multi-piece project, we can help you choose the best approach before you order.
Select a finish based on how the surface will be used and maintained over time.
Best for: Frequent chopping
Maintenance: Frequent, easy
Feel: Soft, natural matte
Repairability: Excellent
Best for: Infrequent chopping
Maintenance: Periodic, more involved
Feel: Satin, warmer tone
Repairability: Good
Best for: General use surfaces
Maintenance: Low
Feel: Matte, raw wood appearance
Repairability: Localized repairs possible
Best for: High moisture / heavy use
Maintenance: Minimal
Feel: Sealed, protected surface
Repairability: Not spot-repairable
Use this guide to compare available edge profiles. Final shaping may vary slightly based on thickness and project requirements.
Drawings are shown on 1 ½” thick material for reference. Profiles may appear slightly different on thicker pieces.
These profiles require additional shaping and may affect final pricing.
These profiles require additional shaping and may affect final pricing.
We can create many custom profiles beyond the options shown here. Some can be made with existing tooling, while others may require custom tooling, additional design time, and added cost. Contact us before ordering if you have a specific profile in mind.
