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Shop NowAsh worktops are easily identified by the annual rings that are present within the grain, allowing you to guess at the age of the tree and enjoy the continuous presence of its history and heritage within your home. Ash is a European tree species and is also the third most common tree in Britain. The ability to source timber from local forests is one of the main reasons why people buy ash worktops.
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In Norse mythology, ash is known as the Tree of Life as the story goes that the first man on Earth was created by the gods Odin, Vili, and Vé from an ash tree and named Askr. In modern Britain, druids still regard the ash tree as sacred and make their wands from its timber.
Ash is one of the hardest woods available, able to absorb shocks without splintering which makes it a popular choice for handles for tools and sporting equipment such as hockey sticks and boat oars. It is also a pretty wood, being a ring-porous timber with a light honey colour, which makes it popular for furniture making.
Ash was traditionally used to create horse drawn carriages in the early 19th century and the Morgan car company still use it today to make the frames for their vehicles.
Ash is a very common tree species, being found in Europe, Asia and Africa as well as in the Arctic Circle and Turkey. It thrives in fertile, deep, well-draining soil and prefers cool atmospheres.
One reason why ash is so prolific is because it supports biodiversity, offering the perfect habitat for a number of different wildlife species. It has a light canopy and loses its leaves early in the season when they are still green, allowing sunlight to penetrate and creating optimum conditions for wild flowers, which support insects and butterflies.
Ash trees can live for upwards of 400 years when carefully coppiced and this means that dead wood feeds and houses stag beetles, while the hazel trees that favour conditions in and around ash trees provide perfect living conditions for dormice.
Ash trees attract lichen and moss whose leaves provide food for caterpillars, supporting the lifecycles of butterflies and moths.
Ash has a coarse, ring-porous texture and its annual rings are clearly visible throughout the stave. When first machined, the timber is extremely light, easily mistaken for white in the right light conditions, but over time and with exposure to UV rays, darkens to a light golden honey tone which is incredibly attractive, making homes feel cosy and spring-like.
Ash shares many properties with oak; however, in appearance, it is far more elegant, bearing none of the knots and lines that characterise oak, and making it easier to incorporate into solid ash worktops. Ash is lighter in colour than oak, reflecting natural and artificial light and helping kitchens to feel airier. Though delicate in appearance, ash is a strong and hardwearing timber that is ideally suited to the demands of a kitchen.
Because of its light colour and knotless finish, ash is a popular worktop choice for shaker kitchens, creating smooth lines and an elegant appearance. Its ability to reflect natural light can help small kitchens to feel larger and it pairs well with painted cabinets.
Our range of standard ash kitchen worktops are available in 1, 2, 3 and 4 metre lengths and in thicknesses of either 18mm or 38mm. These worktops are manufactured to the highest quality standards, with each stave carefully selected to ensure a perfect match and a uniform colour.
Available in lengths of 2, 3 and 4 metres, our 28mm thick ash worktops are designed to add sophisticated elegance to your space, combining outstanding functionality with timeless style.
For those who are looking for the performance benefits of solid ash worktops but would prefer a darker colour, our range of thermo ash worktops is ideally suited. Thermo treating the wood improves its durability, strength and resistance to pests and rot but also changes the colour of the wood from the pale creamy tones for which it is renowned, to a gorgeous dark chocolate brown.
Thermo treating involves heating to wood to 180 degrees centigrade in an oxygen-free environment, causing cellular changes within the timber that impart additional qualities and change its colour without affecting the straight grain pattern that makes ash unique.
Top Worktops UK is proud to be an environmentally conscientious business, always striving to reduce our carbon footprint while bringing you high quality, long lasting solid ash worktops that will enhance the appearance and functionality of your home for decades to come.
We take great care to assess and monitor the environmental certifications of our suppliers, ensuring that our timber is sourced from responsibly managed forests, enhancing biodiversity, protecting against monoculture and offering our customers the perfect alternative to manufactured and laminated worktop materials.
We ensure that the suppliers of our ash timber engage in sustainable forestry practices, replanting and naturally regenerating forests from which timber is harvested, maintaining a healthy woodland ecology for future generations to enjoy.
Closer to home, we take every effort to minimise landfill waste by recycling or reusing all of the offcuts, pallets and packaging materials that we use and create during production and delivery. Many of our samples derive from offcuts, allowing us to make the best use of every piece of timber and giving our customers a true example of the products that we offer.
When you buy ash worktops from Top Worktops UK, you can be sure that you are supporting good forest management practices that encourage future growth as well as enhancing the aesthetics and value of your home.
Ash wood worktops, when properly cared for, will last for decades, meaning that you are unlikely to need to replace them and therefore representing exceptionally good long-term value for money. Because ash is such a populous species, it is readily available to harvest without compromising biodiversity and as local sourcing is possible, the carbon footprint associated with this timber is vastly reduced.
Ash countertops are popular for their gorgeous honey brown colour, which looks stunning in both modern and traditional homes and is regularly chosen by people wanting farmhouse style kitchens. Ash countertops complement any decor, working with both bold and muted coloured cabinets and being durable and hard-wearing means they stand up well to family life.
One of the greatest advantages of ash worktops is their strength-to-weight ratio, which means that they are unlikely to succumb to damage from the everyday knocks and impacts of family life that may damage a softer timber species.
Ash kitchen worktops are reasonably low maintenance, easily cleaned and can be sanded and oiled to remove any surface imperfections, such as staining and light scratches, that may arise during heavy use. This means that even after many years of heavy use, an ash worktop can be restored to almost as-new condition with only a little time and elbow grease, enhancing the value of your home.
This combination of factors makes ash a perfect choice for family homes and buy to let properties.
A1. Ash and oak are similar in appearance and share many qualities, including being native to Britain, being long-lived and durable. Where they differ is primarily in appearance, with ash being a straight grained timber, free from knots and with a clearly visible ring structure.
Ash is also lighter in colour than oak, being a creamy honey tone, whereas oak is darker. Though the two timbers are very popular, people tend to buy ash worktops when they wish their countertops to reflect rather than absorb light, creating a bright working environment that complements a wide variety of decors and styles.
A2. When you buy ash worktops from Top Worktops UK, they will be supplied untreated with finished edges and we recommend that you apply a suitable foodsafe oil to seal the timber before use. In our experience, Danish oil delivers the best results when at least 3 coats are applied to the faces and edges and 5 coats to the endgrain, protecting the timber from moisture, humidity, staining and scratching while smoothing the surface and delivering a food safe non-porous finish.
To improve the longevity of your ash worktops and to keep them looking their best for as long as possible, we suggest cleaning only with a damp, soapy cloth and drying the surface once clean. Any spills should be mopped up straight away and water should not be allowed to pool on the worktop’s surface.
We always recommend that trivets are used to protect your ash wood worktops from hot or dirty cookware that may otherwise stain or mark its surface and that chopping boards are used when cutting food. By putting in place these small measures, you are investing in the longevity of your solid ash worktops, keeping them looking their best for years to come and preserving their functional properties.
To get the best out of your ash worktops, you should re-oil them regularly, ideally in the evening so that they have all night to dry before being used again. We recommend an oiling period of 3 months, though this may differ depending on how often you use your kitchen. If you notice the sheen diminishing or water failing to bead on the surface, it is a strong indication that you need to apply a new coat of oil to protect your worktops.
A3. Yes, as with most solid wood worktops, ash can be repaired if its surface is damaged, chipped or stained. The best way to eliminate surface damage is by lightly sanding it in the direction of the grain until the surface is smooth and the damaged area is no longer noticeable. At this point, the timber will require liberal re-oiling to restore its water-resistant protective qualities.
If the timber is too badly damaged for sanding and re-oiling to be effective, you should speak to the team at Top Worktops UK who will assess the damage and recommend an appropriate course of action. In some cases, a joiner may need to cut out the damaged section and replace it with a matching piece of timber.
A4. Top Worktops UK is one of the country’s leading suppliers of solid ash worktops to both trade customers and individuals. We are committed to environmental sustainability and have dedicated workshop facilities in Essex, allowing us to satisfy orders with a quick turnaround time. Because we have control of the entire supply chain, we are able to deliver high quality ash wood worktops, showcasing exceptional artisanship, superior customer service and outstanding value for money.
To find out more about our range of ash kitchen worktops, please give us a call or visit our showrooms in London or Manchester. For customers further afield, we can supply samples of our ash kitchen worktops and table tops. We offer a professional installation service within eligible postcode areas and will support customers outside of these postcode areas with measuring and planning so that you can enjoy a perfect fit and finish.
Our dedicated and experienced team is always on hand to answer any questions you have and to support you before, during and after you place an order. We pride ourselves on our excellent customer service and after-sales support, so if you need advice or help sourcing the perfect kitchen worktop for your home, why not put us to the test and call us today? We look forward to helping you make your dream kitchen a reality.
