“After some trials and errors, we came up with the solution. A core of particleboard and a layer of solid wood on the outside – or thick veneer,” says Johnny. “It’s a combination of traditional craftsmanship and modern manufacturing methods. Paper-thin veneer has been used in fine, decorative furniture making for centuries, but for our countertops we’re using a much thicker layer of wood.” The thick veneer makes the surface hardwearing, and it saves raw material – a lot of it. From the same amount of wood needed to make one solid countertop, it’s possible to produce five thick veneer countertops.
BARKABODA Countertop, walnut/veneer, 249x3.8 cm (98x1 1/2 ")
Price $ 489.00
How to get it
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Key features
25 year limited warranty
Thick veneer countertops 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.
Article Number903.314.73
Product details
25-year Limited Warranty. Read about the terms in the Limited Warranty brochure.
The countertop is made of particle board covered with a top layer of solid wood. This method allows us to use less wood in production.
You can cut the countertop to the length you want and cover the edges with the 2 included edging strips.
Countertop with a thick walnut veneer, a durable natural material that can be sanded and surface treated when required.
Layer construction adds stability and makes the countertop less sensitive to humidity, thus, less likely to bend, split or crack than solid wood.
For quick installation and easy maintenance the countertop is pre-treated with hard wax oil.
The countertop has a chevron design that gives it a sophisticated look that supports all kitchen styles.
Designer
IKEA of Sweden
Good to know
Walnut is a straight-grained hardwood with good stability and strength properties. It gets lighter as it ages – from the dark brown to a rich honey color that appears through the grain.
Not suitable for use in damp rooms.
Please note that the actual colours of our products may vary slightly from the colours shown online.
Not suitable for outdoor use.
Every countertop is unique, with varying grain pattern and natural color shifts that are part of the charm of wood.
Materials and care
Material
- Top/ Edge:
- Thick walnut veneer, Oil-acrylic
- Back side:
- Laminate
- Main parts:
- Particleboard
Care
Areas where the countertop may dry out, such as edges and areas around the sink and cooktop, require frequent treatment.
The countertop 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 wood treatment oil, prior to installation.
To ensure that your countertop ages gracefully, treat it regularly with wood treatment oil; it gives the surface a beautiful sheen, protects the wood and prolongs the life of the countertop.
Safety and compliance
Supporting legs are required when an overhang exceeds 10". The maximum distance between these legs should not be more than 32".
Assembly and documents
Assembly instructions
BARKABODA Countertop903.314.73Measurements
- Thickness, veneer: 3 mm (1/8 ")
- Length: 249 cm (98 ")
- Depth: 65 cm (25 5/8 ")
- Thickness: 3.8 cm (1 1/2 ")
Packaging
BARKABODA
Article Number903.314.73- Width: 66 cm (26 ")
- Height: 5 cm (1 ¾ ")
- Length: 256 cm (100 ½ ")
- Weight: 38.88 kg (85 lb 12 oz)
- Package(s): 1
Ratings and reviews
Not what I was expectingLonnyThe vertical edges are made with finger-jointed veneer, which I can't understand. It sticks out like a sore thumb where dark and blond sections meet.
I understand its a natural product, but this should be carefully monitored to ensure minimal variation. The pictures on the web show the edges and they don't have finger-joints.
I didn't see a sample of the chevron pattern before buying and was disappointed with how it looked upon opening. This is personal preference, but the chevron was jarring when combined with the natural variation in the wood.
Returning this product for the Karlby style which I saw in store, but hoping the fingerjoints are minimal on that product.
Barkaboda countertopSigridLovely countertop! Wish the colour was darker as in the catalogue.
Doesn't matchSandra,we ordered 2 of these stunning countertops and they unfortunately did not match. One was MUCH lighter than the other. Our contractor did not notice until after install, at which point we could not return (he had cut the counter top). Unfortunately IKEA would not exchange or provide credit.
Makes a great desktop!AnonymousMakes a great desktop!
Beautiful CountertopAnonymousWe purchased this countertop to go in between two towers in the dining room. The chevron pattern is beautiful and the wood grain is also well done. Sturdy product, great design.
Interesting and beautifulAnonymousI bought this around a year ago while making a bar. I love how interesting and unique it looks and it is a great look in my home. After a year I decided that I no longer needed a bar and built a kitchen island, hoping to use this product for it. Unfortunately, you cannot purchase additional edging strips. This is very disappointing, and makes the purchase of this 300 dollar countertop basically a giant waste of money. For all the ‘green’ talk ikea does, I was surprised to learn you couldn’t buy the supplementary parts for their countertops. Just something to keep in mind before purchasing.
nice design but with a damageLyudmilaA very nice design and nice quality but the corner is damaged and we need to exchange it. Large item and difficult to fit in the car.. to much hassle ...
Customer reviews
3.9Average rating
76Reviews
SustainabilityPeople and planet
Sustainable life at home
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.
Story
Better countertops by using wood smartly
Wood is a precious natural resource. Even though it’s a renewable material it needs to be handled responsibly. One way to do it, is to use the wood more efficiently. That’s what we do with our kitchen countertops in thick wood veneer.
“At IKEA we have a tradition of trying to utilize the materials we have in the best possible way,” says Johnny Rietz, who’s been involved in developing the kitchen countertops in thick veneer. The work started in 2008 when IKEA founder, Ingvar Kamprad, visited one of our suppliers and asked a simple question that took some time to answer: ‘How can we make this product using fewer trees?’
Less is more
No wood is wasted
Another advantage with this production technique is that you can use the whole tree; the stem as surface, and scrap bits – curvy, bent branches and small twigs – for the particleboard on the inside. The end result is a countertop that is every bit as genuine as solid wood, only more stable and more resistant to humidity. “Sometimes a small, harmless question can make a big difference. That’s exactly what happened with our kitchen countertops. It started as a challenge to use resources wiser, and proved to have positive effects not only for the environment, but also the quality. I think it’s great when that happens!” says Johnny.
Material
What is veneer?
A veneer is a thin wooden sheet fixed on things like particleboards 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.
Quality
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.