Real solid oak in a slim 28mm profile
Genuine 40mm stave European oak in a slim 28mm profile — the same warm, golden, characterful real oak as our 38mm tops, in a lighter, more contemporary thickness that uses less timber and is easier to handle and fit. Solid hardwood throughout, not laminate or oak-effect, so it can be sanded back and re-oiled again and again. Ideal for modern kitchens, breakfast bars, islands and utility rooms.
One worktop, every room
Swipe through where solid oak works — each in a real setting.
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Add each piece you need — we cut them from the fewest boards for just £10 a cut, and any offcut is yours to keep. Sink or hob cut-out? Message us for a quote.
Prefer a standard size? Use the options at the top of the page. Cut-to-size is charged from the fewest boards that fit your pieces, plus £10 per straight cut.
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The character of real oak
Every oak worktop is one of a kind. These aren’t flaws — they’re the mark of genuine solid wood.
Rich grain, occasional knots and mineral streaks give each board depth and warmth.
Colour and figure shift from piece to piece, so your worktop is unique.
Oak deepens to a richer honey tone over time as it settles into your home.
Solid oak vs laminate vs veneer
| Solid oak | Laminate / wood-effect | Veneered | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Material | Real hardwood, all the way through | Printed surface on chipboard | Thin wood layer on a core |
| Repair & refinish | Sand & re-oil for years | No — replace when worn | Very limited |
| Look & feel | Genuine grain, warms with age | Repeating print pattern | Real on top only |
| Typical lifespan | Decades | 5–10 years | 10–15 years |
| Best for | Premium real-wood kitchens | Budget, short-term | Mid-range |
Care made simple
Solid oak is easy to live with — a little oil keeps it protected and beautiful.
Oil every face and edge — 2–3 coats, with extra on the end grain. Never fit a bare worktop.
Add a top-up coat after about 3 months. Wipe spills promptly and use boards and trivets.
One maintenance coat a year, or whenever water stops beading. Sand out marks and re-oil any time.
Specification
- Species: Solid European oak
- Construction: 40mm stave — finger-jointed & edge-glued
- Thickness: 28mm
- Lengths: 1m, 2m, 3m, 4m (plus cut-to-size)
- Widths: 620mm (standard), 720mm & 950mm (breakfast bar / island)
- Finish: Sanded, ready to oil (oil before use)
- Surface: Sanded smooth to 150-grit
- Moisture: Kiln-dried, approx 8–12%
- Edge: Square — cut-to-size available above
- Upstand: 4m x 75mm x 18mm available
How much oil will I need?
Seal every face and edge before use, then keep it topped up. A solid wood worktop needs 2–3 coats of a food-safe hardwax worktop oil, with an extra coat on the end grain. As a rough guide, allow about 1 litre of oil for every 4m² of worktop — enough for 2–3 coats on both faces and all edges.
| Worktop length (at 620mm wide) | Oil for 2–3 coats | Suggested tin |
|---|---|---|
| 1m | ~175 ml | 500ml |
| 2m | ~335 ml | 500ml |
| 3m | ~500 ml | 500ml–750ml |
| 4m | ~665 ml | 750ml |
Estimates only — bare timber drinks the first coat, so round up. Add roughly +15% for a 720mm board and +50% for a 950mm island width; a slim 20mm shelf needs about half. A single 2.5L tin covers a whole kitchen’s worth of worktops. Shop worktop oil.
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Not sure on size or finish? Want a sink or hob cut-out, or an L-shaped run? Message us and we’ll help you get it right before you order.
Add natural warmth and timeless character to your kitchen with our 28mm solid oak worktop — genuine European oak in a slim, contemporary profile (sometimes listed as 27mm). Crafted from full-stave solid oak rather than veneer or laminate, every oak kitchen worktop gives the real grain, depth and durability of natural hardwood, ready to oil, fit and enjoy for decades. Supplied in lengths from 1m to 4m and widths up to 950mm, sanded ready to oil, with cut-to-size on request and free mainland UK delivery. Price includes VAT.
Why choose a 28mm solid oak worktop?
The 28mm thickness gives a lighter, more modern edge than the chunkier full-stave profile, making it ideal for contemporary kitchens, breakfast bars, kitchen islands, utility rooms, bathroom vanities, desks and shelving. It uses less timber, so it is easier to handle and fit, while still delivering the strength and longevity of solid oak when supported on base units or brackets at around 600mm centres.
Full-stave European oak
Our oak worktops are made from kiln-dried European oak, finger-jointed and edge-glued into solid staves for stability and strength, then sanded to a smooth 150-grit finish. Oak is a dense, hard-wearing hardwood with a prominent grain, warm honey tone and excellent wear resistance — a real wood worktop that can be sanded back and refinished again and again, unlike laminate which has to be replaced. Natural variation in colour, grain and knots is part of the authentic appeal of solid oak.
Finish and care
Supplied sanded and ready to oil. Seal every face and edge before use with 2–3 coats of a food-safe hardwax worktop oil, then re-oil every 6–12 months — especially around sinks and hobs — to keep the timber protected and water-repellent. Wipe spills promptly and use boards and trivets.
Sizes, widths and breakfast bars
Available in 1m, 2m, 3m and 4m lengths, in 620mm standard worktop depth plus 720mm and 950mm breakfast-bar and kitchen-island widths. Want a chunkier edge? See our 38mm solid oak worktop; for shelves and upstands, the slim 20mm oak worktop.
Cut to size
Use the cut-to-size tool on this page for exact pieces, or message us with your sizes and any sink/hob cut-outs for a quote. Oak cuts cleanly on site with a fine-tooth blade — cut from the underside to reduce chipping.
Explore our solid wood worktop range
Compare the rest of our real wood worktops: 38mm oak, 20mm oak, 38mm beech, 28mm beech, solid walnut, solid iroko and solid ash — then finish yours with our food-safe worktop oil.
Delivery
Free delivery to mainland UK, typically 5–10 working days. Worktops are heavy and bulky, so please ensure suitable access for offloading. Message us for trade or multi-worktop quotes.