BOWLING IN THE HOUSE?
I recently completed installation of some new counter tops in my kitchen renovation at home. After seeing some of our bowling alleys being cut down for tables in a restaurant, I knew they would be perfect.
![The angled holes from the old lag bolts are visible at the edges, along with a shimmering steel cleat that became exposed during sanding. Did you know bowling alleys are nailed together one strip at a time?](/sites/default/files/inline-images/1202121958.jpg)
The colors play well from the nearly-black dark brown cabinets, the tile, and the rich leathery tones of the flooring. Talk about durable – 2 1/4″ of solid hard Maple finished with a butcher block oil – these will hold up for generations, and only get better with age.
![The light tone of the Maple helps to brighten the space and balance out the darker colors.](/sites/default/files/inline-images/1209122107.jpg)
The light tone of the Maple helps to brighten the space and balance out the darker colors.
![The foul line markings were positioned at the end of the slab over the bookshelves where they are easily noticed, along with the collection of Alton Brown books.](/sites/default/files/inline-images/1202121956.jpg)
We’ve got a lot more of these here at Pioneer Millworks, in both Maple and Heart Pine. Want a counter top with a story to tell? Give us a call – we’ll make sure your project scores a perfect 300.