Poplar wood

[Oldmansbike]

I noticed a lot of you use poplar wood for projects. I was wondering if poplar would be a good wood to use for counter tops? I want to put wood counter tops in our kitchen. Is it as soft as pine and does it take a finish well? Thanks

[kmmcrafts]

I don't know the answer about poplar.. but most real wood counter tops I've seen are made from Maple.. both are a lighter colored wood.. Personally I would use Maple.. preferably Hard Maple...

 

[cnkcustoms02]

Poplar is a bit too soft in my opinion I’d go with either maple or birch as that is what most butcher block is made from hard enough for tops

[Lucky2]

NO, you do not want to use poplar wood for a countertop, it should not be used anywhere where there is moisture. Poplar wood turns black when it gets wet, and it rots very quickly. I would like to know where you get poplar that is as soft as pine, yes it's soft, but not as soft as pine. Not as soft as the pine I use anyway, but it could be softer then other types of pine. All I use for pine stock, is white pine and it is soft. Poplar isn't a good type of wood to try to apply a finish to, it has a tendency to be blotchey when finished. 

Len

[lawson56]

I agree.I use to use Poplar.It does rot easy,turns grey,not good for ktichen use.

[ike]

If I were to make a counter top it would be with hard maple. Popular is a nice wood to work with and is fairly a cheep wood about the same price as pine only it stains better and is better to work with. but not for counter tops.

IKE

 

[Oldmansbike]

Thanks for the input guys. I think I will skip the poplar. Was just wondering. 

[Phantom Scroller]

Defiantly no unless you want a warped top with lots of dents in it.  Roly 

[amazingkevin]

On 11/23/2017 at 8:04 AM, Phantom Scroller said:

Defiantly no unless you want a warped top with lots of dents in it.  Roly 

Good to know Roly!