Wood Species
Canadian Wood
The Canadian Collection countertops are made from a selection of wood species valued for their beauty and resilience. They can be constructed to the desired thickness, ranging from 0.75" to 3". The maximum dimensions without joints possible is 50" wide and 135" long. The Canadian Collection countertops are made from full length wood strips.
Depending on your needs and budget, we offer two types of construction.
End grain consists of wood strips glued together in a vertical position. The result is an elegant product, offering high resistance to usage, but sensitive to changes in relative humidity. Because this construction process is labour-intensive it will have a higher cost.
Flat grain consists of long horizontal strips of wood that are glued together. It is the most common construction type used for countertops in the food industry and in home kitchens.
Below are the most popular wood species of this collection. The photos provide examples of wood characteristics, such as knots, mineralization and color variations, that may be found in a countertop with nice appearance.
Colored Maple
White Maple
Colored Birch
Black Walnut
Cherry
White Oak
N.B.: These pictures demonstrate a countertop with an oil finish. The colors in the product may vary from the screen photos.
European Wood
The European Collection countertops, have an overall mosaic pattern and are available in four wood species. These eco-responsible countertops are constructed from short pieces of wood that might otherwise be destined for energy production or construction of palettes. Construction using many small pieces of wood allows for greater stability as well as the possibility to produce countertops up to 192" long and 50" wide. The European wood panels are offered in 1½" thickness only.
European colored Beech
European white Beech
European Walnut
European White Oak
N.B.: These pictures demonstrate a countertop with an oil finish. The colors in the product may vary from the screen photos.
Be aware that with this type of construction the finger joints are visible on the edges as well as the surface of the panel.
