KARLBY countertop, oak / veneer
This wood countertop combines the best of solid wood and veneer. With efficient use of natural resources, it offers a unique pattern and a durable surface that can be sanded. Available to take home today.
Features
Key features
Countertop with a thick oak veneer, a durable natural material that can be sanded and surface treated when required.
25-year Limited Warranty. Read about the terms in the Limited Warranty brochure.
You can cut the worktop to the length you want and cover the edges with the included edging strip.
Good environmental choice, because the method of using a top layer of wood on particleboard is resource-efficient.
Layer construction adds stability and makes the countertop less sensitive to humidity, thus, less likely to bend, split or crack than solid wood.
The countertop has a narrow stave design that gives it a timeless and versatile look that complements both modern and traditional kitchens.
For quick installation and easy maintenance the countertop is pre-treated with hard wax oil.
Designer
Good to know
Oak is an exceedingly strong and durable hardwood with a prominent grain. It darkens beautifully with age acquiring a golden-brown undertone.
Not suitable for use in damp rooms.
Please note that the actual colors of our products may vary slightly from the colors shown online.
To ensure that your worktop ages gracefully, treat it regularly with TRIXIG wood treatment oil; it gives the surface a beautiful sheen, protects the wood and prolongs the life of the worktop.
Every worktop is unique, with varying grain pattern and natural color shifts that are part of the charm of wood.
Supporting legs are required when an overhang exceeds 10". The maximum distance between these legs should not be more than 32".
What is veneer?
With thick veneer we’ve taken the best of solid wood and combined it with advantages of veneer to create beautiful and durable surfaces. The layer construction is less likely than solid wood to bend or crack and the countertop is pre-treated with hard wax oil to create an easy-care surface that does not require oiling before the first use. This innovative technology enables us to create unique and distinctive expressions while efficiently using the whole tree.
A veneer is a thin wooden sheet attached to things like particleboard to add a durable surface and a natural wood look – so we enjoy the many benefits of wood without using solid wood. The most common veneer types are birch, ash, oak, and beech, and we’ve made a special UV lacquer that helps preserve the wood's natural structure. A benefit with a slightly thicker veneer is how you can repair and sand the surface if it’s damaged to give furniture a longer and more beautiful life.
Better countertops with fewer trees
At IKEA we have a tradition of trying to utilize materials in the best possible way. For our countertops in thick veneer it means that we combine old craftsmanship with modern manufacturing methods. It makes the countertops easier to install, more stable and more resistant to humidity compared to solid countertops. And since we use the whole tree – even the crooked branches and the small twigs – we can save natural resources too.
Built and tested to last
We believe that our kitchen countertops should meet your highest demands when it comes to design and performance, without compromise. That’s why we test our countertops, and put them up against the everyday challenges they’ll face in your kitchen: liquids, oil, food, steam, heat, bumps and scratches. When they’ve passed our testing, we know they’ll last, and we guarantee it with our 25 year limited warranty.
Package size & weight.
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| Length: | 253 cm |
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| Width: | 65 cm |
| Height: | 5 cm |
| Weight Gross: | 34,94 kg |
| Weight Net: | 33,01 kg |
| Volume per package: | 73,3 l |
Care instructions
Areas where the countertop may dry out, such as edges and areas around the sink and cooktop, require frequent treatment.
The worktop surface is pre-treated at the factory with hard wax oil. Due to the nature of the material, treat the edges and cut-outs with STOCKARYD or TRIXIG wood treatment oil, prior to installation.
Assembly instructions
Only the latest versions of these documents are available for download. This means that there may sometimes be differences between the documents you download and the versions that come with the product.
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