I have a narrow kitchen with a window only at one end & I'd like to create a bright/light impression -- my thoughts are circulating around a maple worksurface (because of the colouring) with some decorative darker elements here and there (around the hobs, for example).
The intent is not a food preparaton surface directly; I will have chopping boards etc for the rough stuff. Nonetheless, it's a tough life for a kitchen work surface.
The questions, of course, are ones of practicality and durability:
1) is there a practical, and food safe, finish for maple that is suffciently water proof ?2) how well will maple resist food and liquid stains if finished this way ?
3) or is the whole idea just plain stupid and best buried in the woods outside :-) ?With thanks for your expert opinions,
Nigel.