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

Price $ 259.00
10% off Kitchens $3000+, discount at checkout Offer valid from Sep 23, 2026 until Oct 27, 2026Exclusive IKEA Family offer

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Oak/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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KARLBY
903.352.11

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.

Product features
  • 25 year limited warranty

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  • Material

    Top/ Edge:
    Thick oak 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 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.

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

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

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

Natural wood kitchen counter, durable, sandable, supported by metal legs.

Reviews

Very thin veneer scratches easilyDeborahTwo days of using my new kitchen and the countertops are already scratched. Do NOT buy these.1
Rough surface JorgeDisappointed in the quality 1
Sturdy countertop for my art deskStaceySturdy countertop for my art desk with 2 Alex drawers. Great color and texture.5
Awsome productDavidI've had this product for 4yrs now and it's worth the price I paid for it!5
easy to cutBenI had a challenging curved end to cut.5
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
Great desktop piece!VanessaUsed as a desktop. Looks great!!5
IS NOT SOLID WOODHervinIS NOT SOLID WOOD2
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
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

Customer reviews

3.7Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars. Total reviews: 678Average rating
678Reviews
3.7Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars. Total reviews: 678Average rating
678Reviews

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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.

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