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A KARLBY wooden worktop in brown, featuring a thick walnut veneer with a classic plank design.
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      KARLBY Countertop, walnut/veneer, 98x1 1/2 "
        KARLBY Countertop, walnut/veneer, 98x1 1/2 "

        KARLBY Countertop, walnut/veneer, 249x3.8 cm (98x1 1/2 ")

        Price $ 445.00
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        Walnut/veneer
        • KARLBY: light wood shelf. Solid oak top layer. Rectangle shape. Simple, natural design.
        • A KARLBY wooden worktop in brown, featuring a thick walnut veneer with a classic plank design.

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        74x1 1/2 "74x42x1 1/2 "

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        KARLBY
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        Thick veneer countertops bring a warm, natural look to your kitchen. Made of particle board with a top layer of veneer, they use less raw material while offering durability.

        Key features

        • 25 year limited warranty

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        • Material

          Top/ Edge:
          Thick walnut veneer, Oil-acrylic
          Back side:
          Laminate
          Main parts:
          Particleboard

          Care

          Do not place a toaster, coffee maker, kettle or other kitchen appliances that emit heat directly over a seam between two countertops because the heat can damage the seam.

          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.

          Even though thick veneer is a durable material you should never place hot pots or pans directly on the countertop without a trivet or pot stand.

          Never use a steel scourer, scourer pad, souring agent or similar products as they can scratch the surface.

          Countertops in laminate or thick veneer that are installed above a dishwasher or oven must be protected on the underside with FENSJÖ diffusion barrier.

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          KARLBY Countertop703.352.12KARLBY Countertop703.352.12
        Wooden kitchen countertop with natural walnut veneer, featuring a smooth, polished surface and integrated metal support underneath.

        Ratings and reviews

        Then vs NowKarenPurchased in 2024, beautiful butcher block like wood in dark tone, now particle with veneer in lighter colours.2
        Can't leave any water on it EVERLiezlGot some water on mine and didn't notice... ruined. Put a pot lid on another spot, also ruined. Not meant for kitchen use AT ALL. No way to really make the cut edges look nice either. I even used wood filler and a stain pen and barely looks ok.1
        Very sturdyKarenUsed for a sewing table top and it is excellent. Sturdy and exactly what i looking for. Great value5
        Don’t do itDeanneI love my new ikea kitchen, but the countertops are absolute garbage. Within a couple of weeks there is permanent water damage even though I’m sooooo careful not to leave any wet spots on the counter and chips keep coming out where the cut was made to fit to size. IKEA was terrible to work with after, they offered to replace the counters for free but I would have to pay contractor to remove and reinstall and I don’t have the money for it, so they compensated only one of three countertops with no justification. Such a bummer, I will have to live with this for years. Total garbage 1
        Solid counterDavidUsed this on top of the HAVSTA TV unit. I ripped it to ~19” width. Cuts well with a circular saw. I butts up against 2 cabinets so I didn’t need to use the 3M adhesive end caps so I can’t speak to how well or long they’d stay attached. Kids like to peel stickers! It’s a solid and dimensionally stable countertop5
        Not Durable. Dents and gouges. AmyWe purchased a home with the Oak finish counter installed on the kitchen island. I believe it has been installed for about 5 years. The area is used for the slide in range. The heat from the range has warped the counter around the unfinished/cut areas and it looks as though there was some kind of finishing strip installed but has since broken away or fallen off. We have installed Ikea's solid butcher block in our previous kitchen and it was a far superior product. If you want butcher block go for solid wood. Sad that this will goto the landfill whereas our true butcher block will be in use for many decades to come. 3
        Used as Kitchen counters for 1 year - Still OKLonnyI installed 24 ft of Karlby counters a year ago around the sink and stove in my new Kitchen, and they’ve held up very well for our busy family of 4. No swelling, warping, or finish wear so far — just a few light scratches that aren’t noticeable. We always wipe up water right away, and I’d recommend doing the same. The only downside is the stick-on end strips; the adhesive doesn’t hold well, so use them only on hidden edges if possible. I’ll be trying to reattach mine with wood glue for a stronger fix. We get compliments on them all the time. They look great and would recommend if you can take care of them.4
        Would give zero stars if possible. JamieI've already reviewed this and for some reason it was rejected. This is not a counter top. It's unfinished so it will swell and stain very easy. They should be refunding everyone for this. 1
        Not good for KitchenNazWithin a short period of use a brand new kitchen counter got scratches on the grain. The area 6" away from the sink begins to bubble up. This looks very beautiful but should NOT be advertised as a kitchen countertop. It should be sold as a table top. It is absolutely NOT durable for Kitchen, not even a year. It is very sensitive to water damage and warranty is a joke. They offered me $50 free shipping for a new kitchen countertop. Strange how IKEA sells a Kitchen counter top which can't tolerate water? Should we use air in the kitchen counter? Extremely disappointed in IKEA kitchen product. Also super disappointing warranty service - their 25 years warranty is fine joke. 1
        Not for kitchen use! MichelleWithin 10 days of use in a brand new kitchen there are scratches on the grain and an area bubbling up. I've used this product as a desk top for years and it has held up well, but this should NOT be advertised as a kitchen countertop. It is not durable, is very sensitive to water and will not hold up for any length of time. Super disappointing.1
        Not durable for kitchens AnnaThought we’d save some money by purchasing these countertops to add to the kitchen of our new home. 3 years later and they are falling apart. Even with careful oiling and maintenance, the water penetration around the sink is impossible to avoid and the edges are lifting. They are easily damaged by putting down utensils or plates. Would not recommended for a kitchen. 3
        Not a durable surfaceKevinLike many I thought I could save a few dollars by buying this surface marketed as a worktop/countertop. But it's just a cheap veneer on top of particleboard. The veneer surface dents and chips with the slightest use (e.g. putting down a plate or accidentally dropping a spoon - normal kitchen things). Save yourself the headache of trying to replace an entire kitchen countertop or repair by just buying a real butcher block top for a hundred more.1
        Good quality affordable price Anonymous reviewerGood quality affordable price 5
        Great as office desk MarzenaLooks so sleek and modern as a desk , would highly recommend 5
        Would not recommend for high use or water areaSarahWould not recommend these counter tops for areas where there will be high use, water or if you will need to cut the edge and it will be exposed. The edges that are cut would be fine if against the wall but if exposed there is a veneer sticker they give you to cover that looks terrible and will eventually fall off. We put these counters in our kitchen about 4 years ago and are now having to replace. I’ve tried oiling the worn and damaged areas, but no luck. Will be replacing our counters with solid wood butcher block. It’s comparable price and you can sand it/stain it and cut it wuthout having an ugly edge. 2
        Not appropriate for a Kitchen SarenI've had this installed for a couple months now and there are wood grains rising up around the sink. I try to be very careful about wiping up water. I'm sure this is fine for desks or counters that don't get wet. I wish there was more of a warning about this because I never would have bought it for a kitchen.2
        Not good qualityAmeliaOur two countertops arrived with minor imperfections, so there was a good side and a bad side for each each one. When we tried cutting them to size, cutting. properly and using tape and a new sharp blade the veneer, shredded and splintered. My husband is a redhead carpenter, so this is not a case of DIY being too much for us to handle. We are very disappointed. That said if you don’t need to cut it at all, It’s very nice looking. It does feel rough and needs to sand despite the fact that is supposed to be finished and sealed.2
        Scratches SO easily Anonymous reviewerI’m super disappointed at the quality of this, even the lightest use causes scratches. My kitchen hadn’t even finished been installed yet and it was covered in marks. It’s less than a month old and looks ready to be replaced - I do not recommend it at all. 1
        The edge strips shrink and stick poorlyJeffIf you need to cut the counter top, make sure that you don't need to use the included edge veneer. The veneer shrinks after application. Also, the included veneer is "end" veneer, so if you have a long edge cut, it's not really suitable. Plus, I can't stress this enough, it shrinks. So leave it on for a day or two before trying to sand. As well, it's not sticking as well as it should. 2
        Strips for edges break and/or fall offJoanWe have a few long, cut edges and the supplied strips haven't been much use. 3

        Customer reviews

        3.7Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars. Total reviews: 689Average rating
        689Reviews
        3.7Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars. Total reviews: 689Average rating
        689Reviews

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        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.

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