PLANK-STYLE WOOD COUNTERTOPS
AT BAIRD BROTHERS FINE HARDWOODS
ORDERING AND UNDERSTANDING WIDE PLANK COUNTERTOPS
If you’re looking to add character to your home – whether it be your kitchen, your laundry room or your bar area – plank-style wood countertops are a warm, sustainable alternative to the typical stone and stainless steel options. The look of hardwood is hard to beat, especially when natural grain patterns and expert workmanship are allowed to shine. At Baird Brothers, we take great pride in delivering the best of the best, and our design experts are ready to work with you!
PLANK TOP VS. BUTCHER BLOCK COUNTERTOPS
Before placing your order, there are a few things to understand, starting with the difference between plank top and butcher block countertops.
PLANK-STYLE DESIGNS
Traditional plank top designs highlight the wood’s face grain, resulting in a more evenly colored surface. Unlike the thin wood strips used in butcher block countertops, wide plank boards typically utilize 3” to 5” wide boards that are glued side by side. (Wider board widths and thicknesses are available.)
Plank designs are great for bathroom countertops, kitchen island tops, table tops and backsplashes.
BUTCHER BLOCK DESIGNS
Butcher block countertops, by comparison, highlight the edge grain (and sometimes the end grain), resulting in a variety of colors thanks to the thin strips that are utilized (especially when incorporating multiple wood species in the design). Like our plank tops, butcher block options come in numerous sizes and thicknesses.
Butcher block is commonly used for surfaces exposed to wear and tear, including kitchen counters and cutting boards.
Both butcher block counters and plank tops can accommodate under-mount and vessel sinks.
WIDE PLANK WOOD SPECIES AND PRICING GUIDE
Whether you’re planning a DIY kitchen countertop project or are using the expertise of an experienced woodworker, Baird Brothers Fine Hardwoods can design the plank wood countertops you’re looking for!
| Size + Description |
Poplar
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Red Oak
|
Hard Maple
|
Cherry
|
Hickory
|
Ash
|
Walnut
|
White Oak
|
|---|
| 3/4" Thick Plank Top |
12.65 |
14.00 |
19.36 |
20.00 |
17.81 |
16.10 |
47.56 |
27.78 |
| 1" Thick Plank Top |
16.85 |
17.30 |
25.25 |
25.40 |
23.23 |
- |
60.43 |
37.76 |
| 1-1/2" Thick Plank Top |
21.00 |
23.95 |
38.83 |
32.50 |
35.72 |
- |
77.29 |
54.10 |
| 2" Thick Plank Top |
50.56 |
51.90 |
84.81 |
76.20 |
78.03 |
- |
181.22 |
116.13 |
| 2-1/2" Thick Plank Top |
59.01 |
60.55 |
101.62 |
88.90 |
93.49 |
- |
211.43 |
136.69 |
| 3" Thick Plank Top |
67.41 |
69.20 |
116.10 |
101.60 |
106.81 |
- |
241.59 |
158.84 |
NOTE: Add 20% to the price when the full length of the countertop is over 12’ long or the width is over 40”.
EDGE TREATMENTS FOR SOLID WOOD PLANK TOPS
Fully customize any Baird Brothers hardwood countertop with one of our many edge treatment profiles.
Custom edge treatments are also available upon request. Simply reach out to one of our experienced team members.
POPULARITY OF WOOD COUNTERTOPS
If you’re looking to make a statement in your home, wood countertops are the way to go. Much like the popularity of hardwood flooring, the character of plank-style and butcher block options is hard to beat.
Hardwood countertop surfaces are easy to repair and extremely eco-friendly. Scratches and gouges in granite and quartz can be costly to fix, whereas you can simply sand and apply conditioner (like mineral oil) or stain and polyurethane/varnish to wood countertops.
When it comes to making products with sustainability in mind, Baird Brothers is at the forefront of the industry. We implemented green manufacturing processes in the early 80s, before sustainability even became a buzzword. We repurpose cut-offs into finger-jointed products and burn sawdust to heat our buildings and dry kilns. We don’t just talk sustainability; we live it!
TERMS FOR WOOD COUNTERTOPS
Butcher Block
Countertop that shows the edge grain of a wood species. Typically designed from thin strips of wood, this option is more durable and resistant to wear and tear.
Edge Grain
Like face grain designs, edge grain has a horizontal pattern. However, edge grain options utilize the side of the board and are more durable and moisture-resistant.
End Grain
End grain is the most durable option for cutting boards and highlights a vertical grain pattern.
Edge Treatment
The type of profile used on the exposed edges of a countertop or cutting board. Common options include roundover, chamber and whiteside profiles.
Face Grain
Utilized for plank-style countertops. Not recommended for heavy chopping, but features the most unique grain patterns, resulting in a more striking appearance.
Plank Top
Can be made from a variety of board widths and features the face grain of the board. Unique horizontal grain patterns run the length of the board and vary depending on the wood species.
Polyurethane
A plastic, durable varnish that is resistant to water, abrasion and solvents. Comes in oil-based and water-based options.
Varnish
Can be a generic term used to describe polyurethane, lacquer and shellac, but is a specific combination of resins, oils and solvents that is most often used in outdoor applications.
Under-Mount Sink
A type of sink that attaches to the underside of a countertop.
Vessel Sink
A sink option that sits on top of a countertop.
Wood Conditioner
Applied to wood cutting boards and exposed wood surfaces to protect against moisture and highlight the appearance of natural wood.
*For additional questions or to discuss your butcher block countertop project, contact Baird Brothers at 800.732.1697