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Cut to desired width sizes - Free
The standard width sizes of all of our worktops are exceedingly generous. From our experience we have found that many customers need these slightly larger sizes to fully accommodate free-standing appliances (especially those with plumbing or piping behind them). Other customers wish to have a slight overhang above kitchen cabinets. Whatever your requirements, our craftsmen will cut the width sizes to your specified measurements completely free of charge.
Cut to desired length sizes - £20 per cut
We offer our convenient length-cutting service for customers who would like us to cut a 3metre or 4metre worktop into several smaller lengths on their behalf. We will supply all smaller lengths to your exact measurements and you will be assured of clean and perfectly straight-edged cuts.
Pre-Oiling Service - £12 per metre
All of our hardwood worktops are supplied un-oiled but it is essential that they are treated correctly prior to installation. For your convenience, we offer a pre-oiling service for full-length and bespoke worktops - plus upstands. Our craftsmen will apply a minimum of 3 coats of Danish Oil prior to packaging and delivery, making your worktops ready for immediate installation. We recommend that you also purchase additional oil for future top-up applications, to keep your worktop always looking at its best.
Alternatively, you can purchase the oil from us for self application. Please visit our Installation & Aftercare section for important information on the procedures for treating the worktops yourself.
Edging Service
£10 per metre (Top Edge only)
£15 per metre (Top & Bottom Edges)
All Barncrest worktops are supplied with perfectly square edges as standard, but we offer a wide selection of elegant edging designs to complement the design of your kitchen. We highly recommend that you apply some form of edging to your worktops as the standard square-edge is likely to pick up knocks and dents easily. A basic pencil or rounded edge design offers the best form of long term protection.
Upstands - From £22.50
Upstands provide an elegant solution and provide a seamless finish to the area where the worktop meets the wall. Few homes have perfectly straight walls which means that worktops will rarely fit completely flush. Additionally, a small expansion gap is required to allow for slight movement in the wood over the years and Upstands are the best solution for concealing these gaps. Upstands can be cut to size and are available in three different styles (50mm x 17mm, 100mm x 17mm or 40mm x 40mm) to cater for your individual taste and requirements.
| Upstand Wood | 3 Metre | 4 Metre |
| Natural Beech | £22.50 | £30 |
| Oak | £30 | £40 |
| Cherry | £30 | £40 |
| Iroko | £30 | £40 |
| Walnut | £55 | £75 |
Sink Cutout - £50
Our craftsmen can cut out the sink area for both under-mounted and over-mounted sinks of any size. Simply provide us with the exact measurements or template if you have one. If you are installing an under-mounted sink then we recommend that you also consider drainage grooves and take advantage of our edging service to provide a practical and professional finish. We also advise that you allow for a minimum 10mm overhang for your worktop around the interior rim of the sink.
If installing an over-mounted sink we recommend that it is situated no less than 150mm from the end of the worktop. This is to ensure that the weight of the sink does not cause any undue damage to the end of the worktop.
Drainage Grooves
Set of four - £30
Two sets of four - £55
Set of six - £45
Two sets of six - £75
Drainage grooves are highly recommended for all worktops incorporating under-mounted sinks. The grooves will allow the free flow of water from the drainage area and will help to prevent water building up on the worktop and cause staining. A maximum of six drainage grooves can be sited on either side, or both sides, of your sink area. The standard (maximum) length of the drainage grooves is 450mm - please specify if you require a shorter size.
Tap Holes - £15
We can cut single or double tap holes for you. Please be advised that taps are available in many different sizes and you will need to provide the exact diameter of your chosen taps before we commence cutting for you. Our craftsmen will then cut a slightly larger hole to allow for expansion of the wood.
Hob Cutout - £50
Our craftsmen can cut out the hob area for all built-in hob units of any size. Please be advised when planning your kitchen design that we recommend the hob is situated no less than 150mm from the end of the worktop. This is to ensure that the weight of the hob does not cause any undue damage to this area.
Protective Wooden End Caps - £35 each
End caps provide a professional and elegant finish to the end grain area of worktops. It is essential that they are fitted to worktops sited directly alongside Aga, Rayburn and Range ovens. These ovens produce a lot of heat and the end-caps will help to protect the worktop ends from drying out and splitting. We also strongly advise fitting end-caps to Island Units and Breakfast Bars to prevent them from warping or cupping over the long term.
Butt Joint - £50
Our joining service is highly recommended to provide you with worktops that fit together perfectly square and even. Our craftsmen will cut out rebates on the underneath to accommodate the connecting key clamps and perform biscuit cuts along both edges. The key clamps connect the worktops together securely and the biscuit joints provide support and keep the worktops completely level. The cost of supplying the keys and biscuits is included in the price. During installation, we advise applying a line of silicone sealant along the connecting edges to provide a completely waterproof seal to the joint.
Radius Corners - £20
Adding radius corners to your worktop, breakfast bar or island unit will provide a smooth, safe and elegant finish. We can shape them to any radius size for you or you can supply a template for unique shapes.
Ellipse Ends - £30
An ellipse end can be applied to the end of your worktop, breakfast bar, island unit or tabletop. We can shape them to any radius size for you or you can supply a template for unique shapes.
Irregular Cutouts - £25
We have received many requests over the years for a variety of specialist cutout shapes. Whether to accommodate built in electric sockets, lights, extractor fans or a protruding wall. Our craftsmen will happily incorporate these unique shapes into your worktops for you.
Moisture Barriers - £10
(600mm x 640mm Aluminum sheet)
Fitting a moisture barrier to the underside of the worktop prevents excessive moisture from penetrating the wood. If your worktop is being installed above kitchen appliances that produce a large amount of heat or moisture (washing machines, tumble dryers, dishwashers, boilers or built-in fridges & freezers), then it is highly advisable to fit a moisture barrier to protect your worktop.
Hot-Rods - £5 each
(+ £10 per hot-rod fitting charge)
(200mm, 300mm or 400mm lengths)
Stainless steel hot-rods are a modern and stylish solution for providing essential protection to your worktop from hot pans and dishes. Hot-rods are fitted into recesses in the worktop and are available in three different lengths (200mm, 300mm, 400mm) to accommodate the coverage and style that you require. The hot-rods will provide an essential but elegant safe area for hot pans and cooking dishes.
Granite Inserts - £50 fitted (£90 for two)
(Dimensions: 305mm x 305mm)
We offer a choice of three different granite designs to complement traditional or contemporary kitchens. The granite is fitted in to the worktop to provide an essential but elegant safe area for hot pans and cooking dishes.
