Are timber worktops really so high maintenance?
No! This is a total falsity. After installation, you should oil the worktops perhaps once a month for the 1st 3 months, maybe once more in the next 6 months and then maybe once a year after that. There are some vagueness in this answer because it varies from species to species and according to use and personal taste. The more you oil your worktop, the more it will take on a beautiful sheen and of course it will become even more water resistant. Some people who like the beauty of wood look upon the oiling process as a therapeutic pleasure rather than a laborious chore!
