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A KARLBY light wooden worktop, rectangular, with a natural finish and visible wood grain.
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Smooth, light-colored wooden countertop with visible grain pattern and bevelled edge, showcasing natural wood quality.
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A wooden kitchen countertop, showing its smooth, sandable surface and edge detail, ready for food prep.
Modern kitchen counter: light wood top, silver tap, white sink.
    KARLBY Countertop, birch/veneer, 98x1 1/2 "

    KARLBY Countertop, birch/veneer, 98x1 1/2 "

    Price $ 259.00
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    • A KARLBY light wooden worktop, rectangular, with a natural finish and visible wood grain.
    • 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.
    74x1 1/2 "

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    • 25 year limited warranty

    Thick veneer worktops 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. Available to take home today.

    Article Number103.352.10

    Product details

    25-year Limited Warranty. Read about the terms in the Limited Warranty brochure.

    The worktop is made of particle board covered with a top layer of veneer. This method allows us to use less wood in production.

    You can cut the worktop to the length you want and cover the edges with the included edging strip.

    Countertop with a thick birch veneer, a durable natural material that can be sanded and surface treated when required.

    For quick installation and easy maintenance the countertop is pre-treated with hard wax oil.

    The countertop has a narrow stave design that gives it a timeless and versatile look that complements both modern and traditional kitchens.

    Designer

    IKEA of Sweden

    Article Number103.352.10

    Good to know

    Birch is a straight-grained and light-colored hardwood with light brown knots. Over time the color goes from cream to light amber.

    Not suitable for use in damp rooms.

    Please note that the actual colors of our products may vary slightly from the colors shown online.

    Not suitable for outdoor use.

    Every worktop 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 birch 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 worktop 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 worktop 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 worktop.

    Safety and compliance

    Supporting legs are required when an overhang exceeds 9 7/8". The maximum distance between these legs should not be more than 31 1/2".

    Assembly and documents

    Assembly instructions

    KARLBY Countertop103.352.10

    Advice and care instructions

    KARLBY Countertop103.352.10KARLBY Countertop103.352.10

    Measurements

    • Thickness, veneer: 1/8 "
    • Length: 98 "
    • Depth: 25 5/8 "
    • Thickness: 1 1/2 "

    Packaging

    KARLBY

    Article Number103.352.10
    • Width: 26 "
    • Height: 1 ¾ "
    • Length: 100 ½ "
    • Weight: 86 lb 15 oz
    • Package(s): 1

    Reviews

    Butcher block without hastlePatriciaThe warm color of this oak vener mimicking butcher block sourced organically. The surface is smooth and easy to clean. Easy to install.5
    Bought for deskRyanI had bought this for a desk surface. I didn't want to buy a butcher block and sand it, seal it or stain it or whichever. That project had an additional large cost over the butcherblock itself. So I had bought this instead. This is doing well and I was worried about screwing into it. I predrilled and screwed and it held just fine. I was worried the screws wouldn't hold at all but they seem to do well when I need to lightly lift up (and try to by the frame mostly) to move the desk around when needed. I had bought a Topsky 300lb motor edition. Overall much better quality desk then I thought it'd be.5
    Great productAndreaGreat product, great quality and look5
    Quality declineErikaI bought this countertop about 4 years ago and the top was smooth as butter and has been great. Just ordered another one to finish off my office and the surface is extremely patchy and rough. I'm disappointed in either the lack of quality control or that Ikea just isn't what it used to be. Even as a cheaper, mass-produced, sustainable alternative to real wood, the quality of their products has declined to the point where I will take my larger furniture choices elsewhere from now on. 2
    Works great for desk surfacePromitI got the baser 74x1 1/2 " model 5 years ago, and bought standing desk legs separately. Zero sag even with JBL monitor speakers, multiple books, and a 40 inch ultrawide 4k monitor (previously 2 34 inch 4k monitors) after 5 years. Can't speak for how it does as a kitchen top, but as a desk, it's been phenomenal.5
    Sturdy and good qualitySallyUsing this as a desk top. Works well. 4
    Perfect JohnThis countertop is perfect for our space. It is a rich warm brown and is super durable. We cannot wait to do the rest of the kitchen. 5
    Great product FranciscoI have over a year we this products and they are on a great chape. I move 2s and this steel strong and looking beautiful 5
    Stop and thinkSarahThis is only $40 chapter than a solid butcher block of the same size and wood type. Do you really want strips of wood for your edges and a thin easy to crack surface instead? Why? Just why? I purchased this because I was an idiot and confused the word veneer with laminate. I wanted durable low maintenance. Instead I got the opposite. I drove an hour and a half thinking this was special and paid $50 for delivery. Since ikea didn't install in my area I had to hire someone. There are scratches and cracks that likely happened as he made cuts. NOT durable. While the edges sanded pretty well, you can see an unnatural pattern connecting the pieces on edge strips. Think twice! 3
    Great desktop piece!VanessaUsed as a desktop. Looks great!!5
    IS NOT SOLID WOODHervinIS NOT SOLID WOOD2
    Nice quality and very sturdyAnonymous reviewerIt’s very thick and heavy, which worked well for the desk I was building. It has not chipped or scratched in any way. The wood design looks very nice and is a highlight in the room!5
    Arrived broken. SusanOrder back in December for an office renovation this weekend. Just brought it into the house and the corner is crushed. First ikea purchase in 10 years and most likely my last. Hope when we open the Havsta cabinets tomorrow they aren’t crushed/damaged as well. 1
    Great Countertop!MaryI purchased two of these for a new home office and am so glad I did! We installed them on top of the Sektion Maximera base cabinets. A couple things to keep in mind. As is, the countertop didn't appear to be especially waterproof or smooth sanded. While we weren't going to use the countertop in a kitchen, I still wanted it to be protected so I sanded it to 220 grit and then used Odie's oil (2 coats) to seal it. Odie's is food grade and has no chemicals. It really brought out the beautiful walnut grain! Also, there were some complaints about the included veneer end strip not staying adhered. I followed a tip from from woodworkers using wood glue and a dry iron. It worked like a dream! Search "using wood glue to adhere veneer." Also, that veneer strip was super thick! Great quality for sure.5
    Better than expectedFugiThis counter top was exactly what I wanted. Good quality, perfect size and beautiful. 5
    Defective "zebra stripes" finishMattThe countertop's finish was defective. Numerous sections of the veneer had a "zebra strip" appearance, probably due to incorrect applications of the veneer or a problem with the finishing. I'm disappointed that a countertop with this many obvious flaws would slip through Ikea's QA. It wasn't just one small spot - it was five or six spots, covering at least a fifth of the countertop's total surface. I would caution against ordering this if you can't easily return it to the store.1
    Excellent product PeterGood economical material for use as kitchen countertop.5
    Not durable JacksonIt scratches easily and dents if you look at it wrong. Other than that its pretty and fairly easy to install. But this isn't high quality. This is a quick fix or make a quick switch in looks type of product. Disappointed in how easily it can dent and scratch. Whatever protective oil or conditioner that comes on it is trash and needs to be upgraded quickly. 3
    Great itemRyanBest for work desk5
    Great for a sewing tableSusanPaired it with two Alex drawers to make sewing table. Very sturdy and great with all the drawers right next to me.5

    Customer reviews

    3.8Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars. Total reviews: 628Average rating
    628Reviews
    3.8Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars. Total reviews: 628Average rating
    628Reviews

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    Material

    What is veneer?

    A veneer is a thin wooden sheet attached to things like particleboard 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.

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