Whilst not solid wood, ply offers many features our customers frequently ask for. Let’s take a look at the pros and cons.
Pros & cons of using ply wood for desk tops
Category: FAQs
Articles to better help you understand our website and service or terms and practices within the wood working industry. Also take a look at our FAQs page.
How to fix a desk top (without pre-drilled holes) to a desk frame
Fitting a solid wood top to metal legs is a simple process. Here we explain what equipment you will need and how to go about it.
‘Pre-drilled hole’ options explained
Learn about what pre drilling holes means and which tops can come with pre drilled holes and which cannot.
Concerned about placing a custom order request online?
This post discusses what could be holding you back from placing your custom order request and how we can help.
What is a solid wood finish? Which finish is best for your desk/table top?
View suggested wood finishes, and what you might want to consider when choosing the best finish for your project.
What is an edge profile? Which edge is best for your desk/table top?
There are many options for the profile or shape of the edge, this post gives a run down of some popular choices.
How to order samples for your solid wood project
The phrase measure twice, cut once applies to every decision you make when placing your order request; not just the dimensions of your desk top, monitor stand, (picture) shelving or kitchen island converter! Before committing to a bespoke piece of furniture, we understand you might want to get a real understanding of the high quality…
Perfect fit & finish wood grommet hole covers
What is a grommet hole? A hole drilled through the desk top to allow cables (think power cords, computer cables, and other connectors) to pass through the desk surface in a tidy way. You may have heard them called a few other things, like cable or wire management holes. Grommet holes can gather a number…
How we pre-drill solid wood table top holes for Ikea desk frames
We accept order requests for solid wood table tops for all Ikea legs: from the ‘cheap as chips’ OLOV legs to the timeless Bekant (review), from the perfectly functional Rodulf or Trotten (discussion, review, previously Skarsta), to the deceptively well specced Idasen (review). We are frequently are asked what method is used to make sure…
How to arrange your own courier to deliver your desk top
A major reason Solid Wood Tops appeals to customers and partners alike is that we can often match enquiries to local businesses. This is great for many reasons: supporting local trade, less environmental impact, better ongoing support which all ultimately can even lead to a more competitive price. If we manage to find a very…
How to commission a custom sized, solid wood L-shaped desk
L-shaped desks can be a great way to maximise space in an office, and can be perfect for setting up a workspace for 2 people. L-shaped desk tops and frames are bigger, more complex, and therefore more expensive than standard desks. Our previous post ‘L’ Shaped/3 Leg/Corner Desks & an alternative that could save £££s…
How to water proof a solid wood desk: polyurethane, lacquer, OSMO, wax & oil finishes
Some of our customers when researching their solid wood desk top purchase are keen to make it impervious to water damage. This post will discuss the finishing options with water resistance in mind. Can you “water proof” solid wood? We would never describe a piece of solid wood furniture, regardless of the finish we apply,…