allen + roth Natural grain 8-ft x 25-in x 1.5-in Chevron Acacia Wood Butcher block Countertop

Gorgeous wood for a desk.

Purchased in store, it was packaged well and completely sealed. The thick plastic sealing and keeping it safe makes it difficult to look for defects, though. There was a small dent on one side, but the other side was perfect, so that became the top. I didn't stain, just used a satin polyurethane.

Disappointed in quality, soft wood, easily damaged

I bought this for a jewelry workbench top. Based on other reviews, I took care to select from the store a piece whose plastic wrap was still intact. However, the packaging does not permit one to inspect the entire surface for defects. When I unwrapped it, I found one side was clearly not intended as the "bottom" (unseen). The top side was better, but still had a lot of light colored (sap, soft) wood, lots of knots, a tear-out gouge, and a long mark where something had dragged across the surf...

love the look

Love the look. I bought the espresso stained. Keep plenty of stain on hand. Easily scratched. I was sent the wrong width. I was able to cut to size I needed.

Good but check before leaving

Good product but you need to that some finish needs to be applied. If you’re not experienced with natural wood products then you should consider researching first. It is a good product and not terribly difficult to work with. Unfortunately my tops came with corner damage that I assume was due to the weight. Whoever loaded or unloaded my order crushed the corners on both tops. I guess the weight was too much for them.

Beautiful Acacia Tabletop – Stunning

I couldn’t be happier with this acacia wood tabletop… The rich espresso stain brings out the natural grain in the wood beautifully, and the surface feels both luxurious and durable. I used it to create my new computer desk, and it completely transformed my workspace, elegant, warm, and solid. The craftsmanship is top-notch. It arrived perfectly smooth, well-finished, and ready for final treatment. I applied Rubio Monocoat for added protection, and the results are incredible, a silky matte finis...

Excellent affordable and beautiful

This countertop is excellent. The price is unbeatable, and after sealing and applying polyurethane, it will surely be the center of attention and envy among your neighbors.