“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 worktops 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 worktop, it’s possible to produce five thick veneer worktops.
MÖLLEKULLA Countertop, oak/veneer, 98x1 1/2 "
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Thick veneer worktops 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 Number803.011.36
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 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 oak 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 wide plank design that gives it a timeless look inspired by traditional Swedish flooring.
Designer
IKEA of Sweden
Good to know
Oak is an exceedingly strong and durable hardwood with a prominent grain. It darkens beautifully with age acquiring a golden-brown undertone.
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 oak 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 10". The maximum distance between these legs should not be more than 32".
Assembly and documents
Assembly instructions
MÖLLEKULLA Countertop803.011.36Measurements
- Thickness, veneer: 1/8 "
- Length: 98 "
- Depth: 25 5/8 "
- Thickness: 1 1/2 "
Packaging
MÖLLEKULLA
Article Number803.011.36- Width: 26 "
- Height: 1 ¾ "
- Length: 100 ½ "
- Weight: 87 lb 15 oz
- Package(s): 1
Reviews
Wide Plank LookJoanUnlike the typical butcher block wood countertop, this one has a wide-plank effect. The result is a more refined (dressier?) look than butcher block. The veneer is reasonable: about 1/8-inch thick. The finish is nicely matte, accentuating the wood in a positive way. No idea if this is waterproof enough; it is on a stand-alone series of cabinets. Looks great, though. Wilsonart makes a good near-color-match caulk for this: 7806 Bannister Oak is very close.
nice countertopCarissamost people think its solid wood because it so well done
Beautiful Countertops, but you should know a few things before purchasing.ElyI love the look of this countertop. I bought a couple to create office workstations. These are high-quality and heavy. Also, it's not clear from the description, but the veneer-finished edge goes around the entire countertop. So it can easily be used as an island or a desktop in the middle of a room.
Here are some things to know before buying. Another reviewer mentioned that the veneer strips were improperly sized. This is not true. These are installer-grade and the strips are oversized so that they can be trimmed down after being affixed. They should be trimmed either using a router or with a file and sandpaper. Also, the surface was rougher than expected. But I just lightly sanded with 400 grit sandpaper and applied Howard's Feed N Wax. Now they have a nice deep luster and are smooth as a baby's bottom. Would purchase these again in a heartbeat.
Strips to add after cuttingWillyStrips to add after cutting are not the same size and difficult to properly fit.
A lot of knotsAnonymous reviewerI bought this to go with my new sektion cabinets and it is as expected but not as pretty as the pictures on line. This one has about 20 knots mostly small and tight but why? I was able to cut some off as I only needed 65 inches but I was sorry I didn’t look at it before I left the store. I live 2 hours away so I just went with it.
Beautiful!AnonymousVery happy with the look and feel of this countertop. Still unclear on if we need to treat it to seal from water.
good qualityAnonymousWe brought this to install in our pantry. It turned out so nice we added a piece to create a wine bar next to the kitchen island.
sturdy beautiful easy to installMeganI keep freaking out when water gets spilled on it but it seems to be indestructible!
A very good valueJohnWe used this product for our kitchen, bath, laundry and mud rooms in our new house. Very pleased
Customer reviews
3.6Average rating
75Reviews
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 worktops 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 worktops 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 worktops 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 worktop 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 worktops. 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 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.