Face Grain Cherry Wooden Countertops bring an unmatched elegance and warmth to your home.
Cherry wood is prized for its beautiful grain, rich reddish-brown color, and smooth texture, making it a favorite for both traditional and contemporary kitchens.
The face grain construction highlights the natural beauty of the wood, offering a stunning visual appeal that adds sophistication to any space.
Why Choose Face Grain Cherry Wooden Countertops?
✅ Natural Beauty: The rich, reddish tones of cherry wood darken over time, enhancing the depth and warmth of your countertop. The smooth surface and tight grain pattern create a luxurious, classic appearance that complements any design.
✅ Ready-to-Install Convenience: Our Face Grain Cherry Wooden Countertops come pre-finished and ready for installation, so you can quickly transform your kitchen, bathroom, or workspace with minimal hassle.
✅ Durability for Everyday Life: While cherry wood is a hardwood, it’s not as dense as some others, but it still offers excellent durability for areas with moderate to light use. It can withstand daily wear and tear, ensuring it retains its beauty over time.
✅ Affordable Elegance: Face grain cherry is our most affordable option for cherry wood countertops, making it a great choice for those looking to add luxury to their space without breaking the bank.
✅ Technical Characteristics: Cherry wood has a moderate hardness rating of 950 lbf (4,220 N) on the Janka scale, making it durable enough for kitchen use without being overly hard. It has a fine, smooth texture that polishes beautifully, showcasing the wood’s natural beauty.
Customisation Options for Wooden Countertops
- Dimensions: Choose from standard or custom sizes to perfectly fit your space. Need help? Our Measuring Guide can help you find the perfect fit.
- Edge Profiles: Choose your ideal edge profile, from straight to beveled or bullnose.
- Finish Options: Enhance your cherry countertop’s natural color with a variety of finishes to complement your style.
- Cutouts & Shapes: We offer custom cutouts to suit sinks, faucets, and other features to match your design.
- Steel Reinforcement: For larger countertops with overhangs, we recommend adding steel reinforcement for extra durability.
Quick Delivery and Easy Installation
We understand that you want your countertop as soon as possible. That’s why we aim to deliver your Face Grain Cherry Wooden Countertop within 2-4 weeks. Visit our Shipping & Delivery page for more information.
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Face Grain Cherry Wooden Countertops
FAQ: Face Grain Cherry Wooden Countertops
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Warm. Refined. Built to age beautifully.
1. What makes Cherry a good choice for a wooden countertop?
American Cherry is a fine-grained, medium-hard hardwood known for its rich red-brown tones and natural elegance. It’s a favourite in high-end kitchens, studies, and boutique interiors where warmth, style, and natural aging are part of the design story.
2. What does “face grain” Cherry look like?
Face grain construction shows the full width of each Cherry board, emphasizing its smooth texture and subtle grain patterns. Over time, the wood darkens from a pinkish red to a deep, reddish-brown patina — a hallmark of real Cherry.
3. Will Cherry change colour over time?
Yes — Cherry is famous for its natural aging process. Exposure to light causes it to darken beautifully over the first 6–12 months, giving it a rich, elegant depth you can’t replicate with stain.
4. Is Cherry hard enough for kitchen use?
Yes — while slightly softer than Oak or Maple, Cherry is hard enough for light to medium kitchen use, especially when sealed. It performs very well as a serving surface, breakfast bar, or vanity top, but we recommend using a chopping board for food prep.
5. What finish options do you recommend?
We offer:
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Satin or matte Woodoc varnish (for sealed, easy-to-clean protection)
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Rubio Monocoat (for a rich, hand-rubbed oil finish)
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Traditional food-safe oils (for natural aging and patina control)
All finishes are non-toxic and highlight Cherry’s natural colour beautifully.
6. Can Cherry be used near a sink or stove?
Yes — when sealed and installed correctly. We apply multiple coats of finish to all surfaces, including undersides and internal cutouts, and recommend bathroom-grade silicone at junctions for added water protection.
7. Can I cut directly on a Cherry countertop?
We don’t recommend it. Cherry is moderately hard, but cutting directly will damage the finish and dull your knives. Use a cutting board to preserve the surface’s elegance.
8. What is the grain pattern of Cherry like?
Cherry has a tight, smooth grain with occasional figured areas such as ripples or curl. Face grain highlights these details beautifully, offering a refined, uniform look with natural movement.
9. Can I get custom sizing and shapes?
Yes — all Cherry tops are custom-made to order, including:
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Custom lengths, widths, and thicknesses
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Curves, mitred edges, or waterfall ends
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Radius corners, overhangs, and L-shapes
We provide a final drawing for approval before production.
10. Do you provide cutouts for sinks and stoves?
Yes — we offer CNC-cut, sealed openings for sinks, taps, hobs, or pop-up sockets. Cutouts are finished with up to 6 coats of sealant, and they’re always included in your quote.
11. Are edge profiles included in the price?
Yes — you can choose from:
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Eased
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Pencil
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Chamfered
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Bullnose
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Roman Ogee
All finished edges are included at no additional cost.
12. Is Cherry suitable for bathroom vanities or furniture-style tops?
Absolutely. Its warmth and richness are ideal for vanities, dressing tables, or guest bathrooms. We recommend pairing it with our marine-grade finish for extra humidity protection.
13. How do I maintain my Cherry countertop?
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Clean with a soft cloth and mild soap
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Avoid harsh chemicals or soaking
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Re-oil as needed (if oiled finish)
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Wipe up spills promptly
We include a full care and maintenance guide with every order.
14. Can Cherry be refinished in future?
Yes — Cherry sands and refinishes beautifully. Whether you want to remove wear or change the sheen, your countertop can be renewed many times over the years.
15. How long will it last?
With proper care, a Cherry countertop can last 30–50 years or more. It becomes more beautiful as it ages, making it a true heirloom piece for your home.
16. Is Cherry sustainable?
Yes — American Cherry is readily available and responsibly harvested, making it one of the most eco-conscious luxury hardwoods in use today.
17. Do you recommend Cherry for family homes?
Yes — Cherry is quiet, warm to the touch, and gentle on crockery. Its sealed surface is safe for daily use, and any dings or scratches blend in naturally over time thanks to its aging patina.
18. Do you offer matching furniture or accessories?
Yes — we can build:
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Floating shelves
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Desks and table tops
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Matching chopping boards or cladding
All using the same Cherry, grain direction, and finish.
19. Do you deliver across South Africa?
Yes — we deliver nationwide, carefully packaged and fully protected. We handle logistics to ensure your top arrives in excellent condition, wherever you’re located.
20. Why choose Minimaal en Mooi for Cherry countertops?
Because we deliver more than just beautiful wood. We:
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🌳 Hand-select and grain-match every plank
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🛡️ Seal all surfaces, including the underside and cutouts
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🧭 Offer personal support from quote to installation
We turn premium hardwoods into ready-to-install, handcrafted pieces that elevate your space and last a lifetime.
