With a variety of choices to compliment your style, wooden countertops will add a warmth to this important gathering space in your home. When properly maintained, they are both durable and long-lasting. Wood naturally has both antimicrobial and antibacterial properties. A natural oil finish is traditionally applied to maintain the surface and keep the wood from drying out. Using a bar-top finish creates a crystal clear, brilliant surface to showcase the natural beauty of the wood below, resisting scratches and providing ultimate protection.