1 The Grothouse Lumber Company Wood Countertops ~ Butcherblocks ~ Bar Tops ~ Tables
6104 Buckery Road Germansville, PA 18053 p. 877-268-5412 fx. 610-767-0982 [email protected] www.glumber.com About Grothouse Lumber
Established in 1994, e Grothouse Lumber Company is the most technically advanced and customer focused manufacturer in the wood surfaces industry. Our family owned and operated business is frequently featured on is Old House ™ and in countless Magazines highlighting the beauty and quality of our wood products. Our products are painstakingly handcrafted from the nest, responsibly harvested woods. Each can be con gured with a myriad of options to create a surface that is both beautiful, functional and built to last a lifetime.
Our philosophy is simple To provide you with exceptional customer service and the highest quality wood tops anywhere. From your rst interaction with us to the nal delivery, we strive to provide you with an experience that exceeds your expectations. Each organic surface arrives ready- to- install, completely fabricated, exactly as speci ed, no matter how complex.
We o er Made in USA products Largest Edge Pro les in the Industry Over 64 woods in stock 2 - 3 Week Lead Time FDA approved nishes Worldwide Shipping
Lifetime Warranty Extreme Customization Laboratory Custom Stain Matching Cherry, Walnut & Wenge. Design by John Troxell, Design Director Wood•Mode Learn more View this brochure to learn about our products and see the award winning designs. End Grain ~ The Premier Chopping Surface Need more inspiration? View our website or visit us on Facebook. If you have Cover Design by Kitchen and Bath Concepts of questions our helpful sta is just a phone call away Pittsburgh Cabinetry by Quality Custom Cabinetry Classic butcherblock
Does not dull knives
Self-healing hides knife marks
Random sized pieces unless otherwise specified
Minimum 2.5” thick
No maximum size limitations
Lifetime Warranty
Cherry, Walnut & Wenge. Design by John Troxell, Design Director Wood•Mode End Grain ~ The Premier Chopping Surface
1 Cherry w/Sapwood. Design by Chris Ingram at Ironwood Cabinet Design Cherry & Walnut. Design by Cheryl Kees Clendenon of In Detail
End Grain ~ Limitless Patterns Edge Grain ~ Superior Stability
2 Commonly used for aesthetic tops
Durata® or food grade oil finish
Full length boards, no finger joints
Suitable for chopping
Minimum thickness 1.5”
No maximum thickness
Lifetime Warranty
Walnut w/Sapwood. Design by Pawel Witkowski of Spaces and Views, Chicago, IL Designed by Mick De Giulio for House Beautiful’s Kitchen of the Year 2012 End Grain ~ Limitless Patterns Edge Grain ~ Superior Stability
3 Furniture-like appearance
Durata® or food grade oil finish
Random widths selected for the most uniform look
Hand selected for color and grain
Typically 1-3/4” thickness, applied edges can be used to create thicker tops
Lifetime Warranty
Walnut. Shenandoah Millwork Sapele Mahogany. Design by Maria Oshea & Bush Construction Design by Mary Hines Flat Grain ~ Reveals the Rich Wood Grain Live Edge Countertops ~ Unique organic shapes embrace nature
4 Each slab hand selected for your project
Custom cut outs carefully placed for sinks
Suitable for traditional and modern designs
Commonly used for countertops and commercial and residential tables
Flat Grain ~ Reveals the Rich Wood Grain Live Edge Countertops ~ Unique organic shapes embrace nature
5 Waterfall Legs on one or both sides
Fixed or on casters
Creates additional counter space for food prep or seating
Food grade oil for direct chopping or Durata® maintenance free finish
Lifetime Warranty
Walnut w/Sapwood. Design by Lobkovich
Pastore™ Waterfall Wood Countertops & Tables ~ Latest Design Trend Custom Shapes ~ Cut to Complement Your Design
6 Undermount and overmount sinks
Stoves
Waste holes
Arcs, rounds, and curves
Durata® or food grade oil finish
Any size or shape
Lifetime Warranty
Flat Grain Plantation Teak. Design By Echelon Custom Homes Edge Grain Wenge. Design by Jennifer Gilmer Kitchen & Bath, Ltd. Pastore™ Waterfall Wood Countertops & Tables ~ Latest Design Trend Custom Shapes ~ Cut to Complement Your Design
7 Distressing
Inlays
Sculptural shapes
Laser engraving
Hand carving
Integrated Fruit Bowl Massive sizes
Shelving
Accent pieces
Lifetime Warranty
End Grain Alder. Design by Living Spaces Custom Teak Sink
Extreme Customization Integrated Options ~ Endless Combinations
8 Trivets
Knife slots
Juice grooves
Drainboards
Any size or shape
Durata® or food grade oil finish
Combine options for a functional custom design
Lifetime Warranty
End Grain Walnut w/Sapwood. Design by Blue Bell Kitchens LTD, Cabinetry by Quality Custom
Extreme Customization Integrated Options ~ Endless Combinations
9 Accuracy to a Delta E of 0.5 or less
Available only in conjunction with Durata® finish
Glaze match requires door sized sample
Stain match any size sample
Lifetime Warranty
Edge Grain White Oak. Design by Kitchen and Bath Concepts of Pittsburgh Cabinetry by Quality Custom Cabinetry
Laboratory Stain & Glaze Matching ~ Unsurpassed Accuracy The Chef ’s Choice ~ Food Grade Oil Finish
10 Used for food preparation and direct chopping
FDA approved for consumption - so safe you can drink it
Requires ongoing application
Easily sanded and renewed by homeowner
Safe for use with sink cut outs
Hypoallergenic
No VOC, LEED compliant
Flat sheen End Grain Sapele Mahogany Edge Grain Wenge Island. Design by Jennifer Gilmer Kitchen & Bath, Ltd.
Laboratory Stain & Glaze Matching ~ Unsurpassed Accuracy The Chef ’s Choice ~ Food Grade Oil Finish
11 LEED Compliant ® Green Guard certified Durata Formaldehyde free
Maintenance Free
Not affected by: Lacquer thinner Ammonia Red wine Vinegar Oil Ketchup Mustard Bleach Soaps
Lifetime Warranty
Lifetime Durata® Finish ~ Waterproof Commercial ~ Bars
12 Orders ship in 2 - 3 weeks
Chicago rail available in over 60 wood species
Durata® finish is the highest rated architectural finish, will withstand commercial environments
Templating and installation available in select markets
Flat Grain Stained Maple. Design by Karen Trinchere of A Designers Touch
Lifetime Durata® Finish ~ Waterproof Commercial ~ Bars
13 Flat Grain Mahogany Bar. Design by Glyn Tindall
Residential and Traditional Bars ~ Custom Chicago Rail Synthesis™ Chicago Bar Rail ~ Carved from the solid wood surface
14 Paul Grothouse engineered the Synthesis™ Bar Rail by developing methods that permit the bar rail to be carved from the same solid wood piece as the bar surface.
The result is a singular piece of bar, with a grain matched surface that eliminates seams and the need for unsightly mounting fasteners underneath the counter. Synthesis™ also creates a finished end with a seamless termination
Flat Grain Mahogany Bar. Design by Glyn Tindall
Residential and Traditional Bars ~ Custom Chicago Rail Synthesis™ Chicago Bar Rail ~ Carved from the solid wood surface
15 Price Level Guide Low Moderate
American African Carbonized Bamboo Santos Ash Beech Mahogany Bamboo End Grain Birch Tigerwood Lyptus Mahogany
Alder - Knotty Superior Black Brazilian Sapele Red Oak Alder Grade Walnut Cherry Bubinga Hickory Paduak Mahogany
Bamboo American Eucalyptus European Red Oak White Oak Flat Grain Maple Cherry Butternut Grandis Beech Iroko Quartersawn Flatsawn
16 Over 60 Species of wood ship in 2 - 3 weeks Luxury woods imported at your request Green Non-FSC Renewable Woods: FSC Certified Woods: Price Level Guide Carbonized Flat Grain Bamboo African Mahogany Jatoba (Brazilian Cherry) Carbonized End Grain Bamboo Anigre Plantation Teak Natural End Grain Bamboo Cherry Red Oak High Plantation Beech Eucalyptus Grandis Sapele Mahogany Lyptus Genuine Mahogany Walnut Hard Maple Wenge See our Green Living Initiatives for additional information on our Green and LEED certified products. Janka Hardness Rating The Janka hardness test measures the force required to embed a .444 inch steel ball to half its diameter in wood. It is White Oak Plantation Burmese one of the best measures of the ability of a wood species to withstand denting and wear. The higher the number, the harder the wood. Quartersawn Teak Teak 3500
3000 2820 2820
2500 2228 2200 2160
2000 1980 1820 1780 1725 1630 1575 1510 1450 1450 1450 Genuine Bolivian 1500 1450 1360 1360 1320 1300 1300 1290 1290 1260 1260 1155 1155 Mahogany Zebrawood Rosewood 1136 1080 1010 995 1000 950 860 800 590 590
500 490
0 Ash Birch Iroko Anigr e Lyptus Wenge Paduak y Hickor Bubinga Butternut o Cocobol Zebrawood Hard Maple Hard Curly Knotty Alder Knotty Black Walnut Black Burmese Teak Burmese Plantation Teak Plantation American Beech American Peruvian WalnutPeruvian American Cherry American Sapele Mahogany Sapele Santos Mahogany Santos Red OakFlaawn ts Red Curly Mahogany African Bolivian Rosewood Bolivian Eucalyptus Grandis Eucalyptus Genuine Mahogany Genuine White Oak Flatsawn Oak White Alder - Superior Grade Superior - Alder
Anigre Wenge Cocobolo (Jatoba) Cherry Brazilian Natural Bamboo end grain end Bamboo Natural Red OakRift/Quartersawn Red Goncalo Alves (Tigerwood) Goncalo Alves European Beech unsteamed Beech European White OakRift/Quartersawn White Carbonized Bamboo flat grain flat Bamboo Carbonized Carbonized Bamboo end grain end Bamboo Carbonized
Over 60 Species of wood ship in 2 - 3 weeks Luxury woods imported at your request 17 • Over 40 stock edge profiles • Exclusive edge profiles available only at Grothouse Lumber • Custom profiles crafted to client’s specification • Hand finished edges carved to our unrivaled standards • Profiles custom created to match adjoining surfaces
SQUARE BEADED ROUNDOVER When specifying square edges, consideration must be given to the top horizontal edge, A smaller edge profile will maximize the visual thickness of the piece. A larger the bottom horizontal edge and the vertical corners of the piece. All three edges should roundover will reduce the visual thickness of the piece. Beaded roundovers can be be specified to ensure the desired visual appearance. Square edges are skimmed with the applied to the top horizontal edge or the bottom horizontal edge of the piece. sander and retain a crisp, but not sharp line. This edge is not recommended for Please specify the radius of the roundover desired when ordering. households with small children. OGEE & OGEE FILLET This is a common profile for granite pieces. Ogee profiles can be applied to the top ROUNDOVER horizontal edge only. A roundover can soften the bottom horizontal edge and Roundovers are a basic edge treatment that is easy to keep clean. A smaller edge profile vertical corners of the Ogee profiles. will maximize the visual thickness of the piece. A larger roundover will reduce the visual thickness of the piece. When specifying roundovers, consideration must be given to the CLASSIC COVE top horizontal edge, the bottom horizontal edge and the vertical corners of the piece. Classic cove is a more elegant cove profile created by adding a notch to the top and All three edges should be considered to ensure the desired visual appearance. bottom of the curve. Classic coves can be applied to the top horizontal edge or the Roundovers can be combined with more ornate edge profiles. A roundover can soften bottom horizontal edge of the piece. Please specify the radius of the cove desired when ordering. the bottom horizontal edge and vertical corners of any edge profile Grothouse provides. A roundover applied to the top and bottom can create a bullnose. CLASSICAL BEAD AND COVE An elegant edge and the large format size is in a class by itself. Two sizes are offered, COVE classical bead and cove and large classical bead and cove. The classical bead and cove Coves are a basic edge treatment that is easy to keep clean. Coves can be applied to the requires a minimum 1-1/2” thick top and the large classical bead and cove requires a top horizontal edge or bottom horizontal edge. The radius of the cove must be minimum 2-1/4” thick top. specified when ordering. ROMAN & DOUBLE ROMAN OGEE CHAMFER Roman Ogees are an elegant and classic profile. Grothouse offers many variations of Chamfers are a basic edge treatment that is easy to keep clean. Chamfers can be applied Roman Ogee profiles. Thicker countertops facilitate a more ornate Roman Ogee to the top horizontal edge or bottom horizontal edge. The depth of the chamfer must profile. be specified when ordering. The chamfer is available in two angles a 15◦ and a 45◦. Edge Profiles ~ Wood Top Edge Treatments Popular Edge Profiles
18 Roundover
1/4th inch Roundover 3/4th inch Roundover Cove Cove
Chamfer
Ogee Chamfer Ogee Ogee with Notch
Ogee with Notch
The ruler next to the photograph of the edge profile indicates the minimum thickness of the top required. This number is expressed in inches. Edge Profiles ~ Wood Top Edge Treatments Popular Edge Profiles
19 Ogee Fillet
Beaded Roundover Ogee Fillet 3/8th inch Beaded Roundover Classical Small Bead and Cove
Classical Small Bead and Cove
French Baroque
French Baroque Standard Roman Ogee Standard Double Roman
Standard Roman Ogee
The ruler next to the photograph of the edge profile indicates the minimum thickness of the top required. This number is expressed in inches. Standard Double Roman Ogee Popular Edge Profiles Popular Edge Profiles
20 Conventional Double Roman Ogee
Classical Cove Conventional Double Medium Roman Ogee Medium Roman Ogee Roman Ogee
Classical Large Bead and Cove
Classical Large Bead and Super Double Roman Ogee Super Double Roman Ogee Cove with Notch
Super Double Roman Ogee
The ruler next to the photograph of the edge profile indicates the minimum thickness of the top required. This number is expressed in inches.
Super Double Roman Ogee Popular Edge Profiles Popular Edge Profiles with Notch
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