Grothouse crafted a custom Sapele Mahogany Wood Counter for the large kitchen island. It is flat grain construction the highlights the grain of the wood. The countertop measures 4-1/2 feet wide x 8 feet long and contains an undermount sink. The Sapele Mahogany Counter is distressed to provide an aged appearance, a black glaze is applied to highlight the distressing and the counter is sealed with waterproof Durata® finish with a satin sheen. The island sits atop a striking green kitchen island, creating much needed storage and a large workspace.
The Project: This Old House helps the Sharma family renovate their 1940′s house on Boston’s famous Charles River.
Season: 30
Program: Program #3015 Auburndale Project, Part 15 of 16
Original Air Date: Saturday, January 15, 2011 at 1:30pm ET
Grothouse Highlight: Paul Grothouse shows how he achieved the distressed finish for the large kitchen island.
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If you were unable to attend KBIS this year and looking to see some great new products, please join us June 5th and 6th.
Grothouse offers a one hour NKBA CEU certified course entitled “Intro to Wood Countertops”.
Please join us in welcoming Annalisa to the Grothouse Team.
Congratulations to Wendy F. Johnson, CKD, CBD of Designs for Living, for winning NKBA Best Kitchen Award. A wenge countertop crafted by Grothouse was used in the baking station and a separate dining island.
Grothouse continues to revolutionize their solid wood surfaces by offering our newest and largest El Guapo edge profile for any construction style.
This Friday we are flashing back to the construction of our shops. Teamwork and skilled craftsmanship were the key components to our success.
A Custom Butcher Block Countertop was crafted to look like a piano keyboard. The countertop is made of Wenge in Butcher Block with Maple Edge Grain construction style.
