Solid Wood Bar and Café Counters: Choosing the Timber and the Finish
· WisutWood, full-cycle solid wood factory in Surat Thani · Furniture
In short: The counter is the hardest-working surface in the room — water, heat and scratches all day long. Use hardwood with a lacquer/PU finish so it lasts. WisutWood builds counters to your drawing and your real dimensions. Get a price here
Choosing the timber and the finish
- Counter top → Takhian Thong or another hardwood, finished in lacquer/PU (stands up to water, heat and scratching)
- Frame / counter face → chosen to suit the budget and the design
Unlike a food-grade wax finish, which suits decorative and smaller pieces, a hard-working counter should get a film-forming system.
What to specify
Real dimensions (length × depth × height) · straight, L-shaped or curved · cut-outs for sinks and equipment · a style that matches the room — see café work, restaurants, built-in counters and shelving under interior woodwork and our portfolio · delivered to venues across upper southern Thailand
Frequently asked questions
Will a wood top handle water from the espresso machine? A lacquer/PU finish helps a wood top cope with the water and heat of daily use around the machine.
Can you build an L-shape to fit our corner? Yes — the factory builds to your drawing and the venue's real dimensions.
