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Stoves, Sinks & Faucets

At Grothouse Lumber we can cut out stoves, sinks and faucets of all shapes and sizes. The inside of undermount sink cut outs can be shaped with any desired edge profile. Undermount and overmount sink cut outs as well as stove cut outs are covered under our lifetime warranty. Undermount sink cut outs require the client to supply the template that arrived with the sink, or the actual sink if custom made or no template was provided. Faucet cut outs are relieved to permit standard plumbing regardless of the thickness of the counter. Drop in stove cut outs, overmount sinks and faucet cut outs can be accomplished with client supplied dimensional drawings.

 White Apron Sink w/ Flat Grain Teak Top    Soapstone Sink w/ Oiled Cherry Edge Grain Top   Overmount Copper Sink w/ End Grain Mix Top

Custom Concrete Sink w/ Teak Edge Grain Top   Undermount Stainless Steel w/ End Grain Maple Top 

       Marble Apron Sink w/ Oiled Cherry Edge grain Top          Cooktop w/ Edge grain Maple Top

 

Drain boards

At Grothouse Lumber our drain boards are not only routed, but sloped as well to permit water to drain into the sink area. Drain boards can be located on either side of the sink or both sides. This option requires our permanent marine finish to be covered under our lifetime warranty.

Wide Plank Genuine Mahogany Top w/ Drainboards   Cherry Edge grain w/ Marine finish and Double Drainboards

 

Trash Holes

Trash holes can be cut into the surface of any style butcherblock we offer. Trash holes can be open, with no lid, or have a custom crafted lid. The lid can be constructed with a finger-grip, inset hardware, or raised handles. Inset hardware is available in many metal finish options and drops neatly for a flush surface.

Trash Hole w/ Lid and flush mount hardware        Trash Hole

 

Mitered Corners and Flush Joints

Portable on-site equipment cannot be calibrated to match the accuracy and craftsmanship of joints created by Grothouse Lumber. All joins and mitered corners can be crafted so your counter arrives ready to install. The joints arrive with hardware routed underneath the counter. The hardware permits easy adjustment on site to ensure a perfect fit.

 End Grain Custom Mix w/ Miter joint

Knife Slots and Integrated Knife Blocks

Custom designed knife slots and blocks can be integrated into your piece. This design requires a detailed drawing for quoting purposes. The knife slots can be cut into specific locations on the top, or applied in a block configuration attached to the piece.

Zebrawood Knife Block   Insert Knife block in Butcherblock

Intergrated Knife Slots

Juice or Blood Grooves

Juice grooves can be placed in any configuration on your piece. The grooves can be configured in a variety of shapes, bordering the entire block or encompassing select areas or sides of a block. The groove is approximately 3/8” deep unless specified otherwise. Combining juice grooves with an ornate edge treatment creates a dramatic effect as shown in the photo on the left.

Juice Groove on block w/ Super Ogee edge   Juice Groove on Maple End Grain

Expanded Corners

Expanded corners are a feature typically on island tops and found in the most discriminating homes. Grothouse Lumber crafts this complex feature with continuous edge profiles. This feature requires the hands of the most skilled craftsmen to produce. The result is an impressive architectural detail, with an edge detail that flows continuously around the corners.

Teak Flat Grain w/ Expanded Corner               Teak Flat Grain w/ Expanded CornerWalnut Edge Grain w/ Expanded Corner

Rounds Arcs & Roman Arcs

Arcs and curves add a distinctive functional design to wood countertops. Curves and arcs can be shaped to any size desired. Roman arcs add an additional design element by reducing the arc length to create a shorter curve as shown in the photos on the left. An ornate edge profile combined with a Roman arc is visually dramatic as shown in the photographs on the left. Round pieces can be manufactured to any diameter circle you desire.

Walnut Edge Grain w/ Super Double Roman Ogee w/ Notch     Edge Grain Zebrawood w/ Tombstone End

 Roman Arch w/ Super Double Roman Ogee    Reverse Arch on Corner w/ Standard Roman Ogee

Inlays & Patterns

Grothouse Lumber can create pieces with custom inlays and pattern designs to facilitate designs that do not conform with typical geometric shapes. Detailed drawings and extended lead-times are requested for this manufacturing process.

Wenge & Maple Checkerboard          Edge Grain Zebrawood w/ Wenge Inlay   End Grain Maple w/ Inlay Checkerboard Border         Maple & Walnut Checkerboard w/ Walnut Border

Cherry & Walnut Inlaid Pattern

Cooling Rods Trivets

Trivet rods are stainless steel and removable for easy cleaning in the dishwasher. Each pattern measures approximately 13” square. Sets can be added for a larger surface area.

Inlaid Trivet        Removeable Inlaid Trivet

Chicago Rail aka Bar Rail

Chicago Rail is often added to bars to give the bar patrons a place to lean and to prevent drinks from being spilled on the patrons if the bartender tips the drinks toward the patron.  This adds a very nice classic touch to any bar.

African Mahogany Bar w/ Chicago Rail

Brazilian Cherry Bar w/ Chicago Rail

 
 
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Custom options are the icing on the cake for a fine counter.  Below are the most common options put into wood counters.  Please feel free to ask for other custom options not shown if you need them in your counter or butcherblock  Please indicate your desire for any options when submitting a Quote Request.
 
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Please feel free to contact us at anytime we're always interested in helping you with your needs.  Please include a contact phone number if you email, we often have additional questions that are hard to explain over email.

Telephone: 610-767-6515 or 877-268-5412 (toll free)

Fax: 610-767-0982

Postal Address: 6035 Memorial Rd, Germansville, PA 18053

Email: glumber@glumber.com

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