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Question: Has anyone out there who has purchased this item used the finished butcher block as a work surface?
Document: I originally had purchased a stainless steel island from HD. It was nice but I quickly realized the difficulty in keeping the surface clean. After much research I settled for this item due to price and looks. Very attractive,  solid, easy to assemble with some work ( not all the holes align, when tightening. Install all the screws then tighten each in cross pattern or a little at a time until they are secure. They may not all set perfectly flush but they will be tight and not noticeable). The directions say not to place hot objects on the wood surface and not to use common wood cleaners.
Very solid surface to work on. A bit time consuming to assemble, but directions adequate. We added thin layer of wood over each shelf so smaller items could be stored there without falling over or through shelf bars. Probably will replace this wood addition with rectangular glass surfaces to sit on shelf bars. The glass would retain open look. Well built item. Style is distinctive so won't fit in with some decors...
The top is supposed to be butcher block. It's wood, but not butcher block. It's very fragile and shows the slightest scratch. I like the design and sturdiness, just not the top.
This looks like it is more expensive than it is. So pretty in the kitchen. The metal of the legs is more like a brushed nickle patina. Have not had long, but plan on using a cloth to cover it to preserve the butcher block on the top from scratches.
We bought this for our newly purchased lake home. My husband was very impressed with the quality as he was assembling it (which was easy to do, he said). It is very sturdy and the perfect size for us. Was an excellent purchase and great deal for the price.
The shelving will allow me to store any size item on this island without falling through the slats. This is great quality of metal and wood. Great price!!!! I want an island without wheels, and this is it!
I have a wide kitchen and prep and cooking logistics aren't easy. I purchased this and now can move the island anywhere I need it easily with out scratching my wood floors (I did put felt on the feet of this thing too). I use hooks to hang the pots and pans I use every day and plastic baskets to hold chopping boards and little things I need all the time. It is also easy to put together.
I love love love this island! I read the reviews beforehand so my expectations were very high! I cannot believe how much better this item is in person! High quality and super heavy - I have no regrets! My kitchen looks fantastic with this new addition!
WOW-  was not expecting this Island to be so sturdy,clean looking and make a void space in my kitchen so usablenow since I am very limited to my total kitchen area.My working area in my kitchen has two(2) small drawers and counter space of about 14 sq.ft. The island has two(2) shelves below the county top. The color is like platinum grey. This was one of the best things we have everpurchased with Amazon. My husband and I love it.
This was relatively easy to put together, and is solid, attractive, and utilitarian. It is a good height, and has lots of storage space. It fits well in my small kitchen.
Answer: I have used the top as a work surface.  It is actually holding up really, really well. We have left wet wine glasses on it, served buffet of food on it, and it looks brand new.  We are very pleased.