News — prevent warping

If you want to stop your wooden chopping board from cracking and warping, the single best method is to dry it upright on its edge within 5 to 10 minutes of washing, at normal room temperature (around 18 to 22°C), away from direct heat and strong sunlight. Why Drying Matters More Than Washing Most boards don’t fail at the sink. They fail on the drying rack. Wood swells when it soaks up water and then shrinks as it dries. If one side dries much faster than the other, the board starts to cup, twist or split. The good news is...

If you want to keep a bamboo chopping board flat for 5 to 10 years, the best practice is to dry it upright on its edge within 5 minutes of washing, in a room between 18 and 24°C, and never leave it lying flat in a puddle or propped on a hot radiator. That simple habit prevents most warping, splitting and mould issues people see with bamboo boards. Why bamboo boards warp and how drying stops it Bamboo is a natural grass fibre that expands as it absorbs water and contracts as it dries. If one side of your board...

Acacia chopping boards are a brilliant choice for busy British kitchens. They look beautiful on the worktop, feel solid under the knife and, with the right care, they last for years. The catch? Our famously damp, centrally heated, often steamy UK homes can be a nightmare for wooden boards if they are not looked after properly. If you have ever picked up a chopping board and found it rocking on the worktop, you will know how annoying warping can be. The good news is that with a few simple habits you can keep your acacia boards flat, safe and looking...