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Bobbo in reply to @Polygon
I wouldn't ever recommend wood work tops around a sink.

If you must do it:
1. Use a tropical hardwood such as iroko as it is more rot resistant than oak; be warned it's also much harder, heavier and prone to burning when cut with power tools.
2. Have a sink that sits ON TOP of the worksurface (realise this is probably too late for you)
3. If having a Belfast type sink have a good lip all the way round the sink and cut a drip into the underside.
4. Seal all endgrain with a penetrating finish and multiple coats such as Rubio Monocoat (natural)

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popdown in reply to @Bobbo
Agree on all the above. I really dislike undermount Belfast sinks with wooden worktops as every one I've seen has gone black. My solution was to not have a worktop around the sink at all. It's been in use a few months now and no signs of water marks so far 🤞

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