What is the best material to use to make a stove cover? Wood. Hands down.
Wood has been used to make cooking tools since the early days of humankind. And for very good reason.
It’s beautiful, durable, and naturally food safe.
From utensils to serving ware, there isn’t a corner of the kitchen where wood isn’t used.
A wooden stove cover is no exception.
But first, what other materials are the most popular stove covers made from?
Here are the more popular materials available, and their benefits and drawbacks.
Stainless Steel
Stainless steel stove covers are typically standard silver or reflective black. The material mimics the look of the stove itself, blending in like a continuation of the stove or a glass top.
They are great if you love the look of your stove, but want the added level of protection and extra counter space that a stainless steel stove cover provides. But, they are not an ideal surface for food preparation.
Tempered Glass
Similar to stainless, tempered glass stove covers are designed to match the look of your existing stove and provide extra work space. Unlike a wooden stove cover, chopping on glass will quickly dull your knives, and can break very easily.
Synthetic Materials
A stove cover made of synthetics, like silicone, provides protection that is lightweight and easily stowed away. Those are big benefits. However, they certainly lack the character and chopping surface that a wooden stove cover offers.
Why is wood the best material for a stove top cover?
The answer is simple. Versatility. When your stove top cover is made from wood, it can be the most useful to you in the kitchen.
Instead of meeting just one or two needs, a wooden stove cover is able to be used for any number of kitchen tasks, and surprisingly throughout the rest of the home too.
There are many reasons to use a wood stove top cover
On your glass top or gas top, a wooden stove cover can be used for so many great reasons, including many areas where the alternatives simply can’t compare.
Is a safe surface for prepping and serving food
Think large cutting board or charcuterie! Choose a stove cover that was sealed with a food-safe finish, and you’re all set for food prep. Many of the options above don’t offer this important benefit.
Know that even some wood noodle boards available are purely for decorative purposes and are finished with polyurethanes that are not considered food safe. Be sure to choose a food safe noodle board so you can maximize its use in the kitchen!
Is durable (and totally fixable)
A wooden stove cover is incredibly durable. If you happen to drop something on it, chances are it won’t dent.
Here’s the magic, though. If a corner of a heavy object does cause a dent, it is okay! The wood can simply be sanded and refinished, making it look as good as new.
This cannot be said for a metal stove cover that seems to highlight every dent and ding, and sadly cannot easily be fixed. Or, even worse, a glass stove top cover that breaks into a million pieces.
Is easier on your knives
A wood noodle board beats glass as a cutting board any day. Wood is soft enough to protect your knives, but is hard enough for smooth cutting.
Is beautiful and warm, transforming your space
It's amazing how much adding an element wood to your glass top or gas stove can change the look of your entire kitchen. Designers often add wooden shelves to bring warmth to a white kitchen. A wooden stove cover provides all of the warmth, with none of the work.
If you want versatility, a wooden stove top cover is the way to go.
If you want to use your stove cover for more than just protection and extra counter space, a wooden stove cover is the best choice. A high-quality, good noodle board, handcrafted from solid hardwood will be indispensable in the kitchen and with little maintenance can truly last a lifetime.
If you're shopping a wooden stove cover, we encourage you to check out ours. Elliro's noodle boards are Amish made from 100% solid hard wood, inside and out. Their food safe finish makes them not only perfect on the stove top, but also great for preparing and serving food.
As always, if you have any questions, or need a custom size noodle board, please don't hesitate to send us a message at ask@elliro.com.