Will a timber worktop change colour over time?
Yes, all timber will change over a period of time. How quickly it changes, and in what way it changes will vary from species to species and the conditions which it is exposed to. For example, Iroko will start to darken as soon as it is exposed to light. If you install a worktop and then place your ornaments on it afterwards then go and have a look under these ornaments after a few days. You will see the lighter patches which have not been exposed to light. You will need to rectify this by moving the ornaments around for a while until a balance has been reached. This may take a few months. Eventually, all worktops take on a beautiful matured look. Note, this does not mean weathered!
