@413dina: This is a color we use in the shop called Elizabethan Brown. It's one of our more popular dark stains for wood tops.

Thank you for your response, I appreciate it. Is that a proprietary color or would you be willing to share the formula?

All the stains and finishes are proprietary here, and unfortunately, we don't give out the formula. We have all custom color options for different wood species and we use our Marine Oil Finish for all premium wide plank wood tops that will last the life-span of your kitchen. This particular color is our most popular one for Walnut.

Is sealed wood countertop as durable as a granite?

Hi Robyn --

It's hard to speak for all "sealed wood countertops." We use a Marine Oil Finish with is unique to this shop. We guarantee stain and water proof for the lifetime of the kitchen. Obviously if you cut on it without a cutting board, it will leave marks, but depending on what style, it adds to the "charm". When we ship wood tops we always suggest the client use a cutting board and trivets for pans out of the oven. Here is more info on recommended care for wood tops: http://www.brookscustom.com/premium-wide-care-and-feeding-materials.php