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Flagstaff434 Apr 9, 2008 11:31 AM

Spekva counter top oil

Spekva counter tops are guaranteed only if you maintain them with Spekva Oil. This is the first product I have ever wanted that I could not find on the internet. Does anyone know where I can buy Spekva Oil, preferably on the internet or over the phone. I am in Phoenix. Thanks
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     KRoche Feb 5, 2011 08:55 AM

    Sullivan Counter Tops in Oakland, CA is a Spekva dealer, and they will sell you the oil. I assume they would ship to Phoenix.

    (510) 652-2337
    http://www.sullivancountertops.com/wo...
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       akimbough Feb 5, 2011 08:43 AM

      Any luck with sprigs oil? Have a bathroom counter from them and the oil is running low. Thx!
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         renov8r Apr 9, 2008 05:30 PM

        GOOD NEWS!

        Under the terms of the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act there only two options for Spekva:

        Option #1 GIVE you all the "secret oil" you need to treat the top

        Option #2 Allow you to use ANY oil you want.

        This is CLASSIC case o ILLEGAL tie-in. A HUGE no-no for warranties. Any sleazy law firm would LOVE to certify this class!

        http://www.warrantyweek.com/library/w...
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           Flagstaff434 Apr 9, 2008 06:34 PM

          Thanks Joe and renov8r for your comments. I do have Spekva countertops---they were installed in the house we bought--How about helping me by telling me what oil I could use if I cannot find Spekva?
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             josephnl Apr 10, 2008 10:07 AM

            Simple mineral oil is all you need. You can buy this inexpensively in most hardware stores or I think even pharmacies carry it. Do not use any food type oils (olive, canola, vegetable, etc....they will become rancid.
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               mitfer Nov 4, 2008 01:28 PM

              Spekva tops cost a fortune, but they're the best. You've got a worksurface that was immersed in the same oil for months. Use some junk and you'll be spending another $5k for a new surface. Treat it right; the spec for the natural oil is a mix of linseed, beeswax, carnauba and paraffin wax.
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        2. Joe Blowe Apr 9, 2008 04:45 PM

          I'm assuming you actually have Spekva countertops. If so, did you purchase them or did they come with your current residence? If you purchased them, doesn't your installer have a lead for you?

          If not, did you try a simple Google search? The Western U.S. distributor for Spekva -- http://www.crowncustom.com/company.cfm -- is right at the top of results when searching 'Spekva'. Call and ask for a dealer.

          P.S. IMO, it wasn't wise to go with a countertop that demands a proprietary maintenance system to keep the warranty intact. The butcherblock counter of your dreams could've easily been constructed by your local competent woodworker, and could've easily been maintained with not-so-special wood maintenance products.
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             KRoche Nov 18, 2010 11:42 PM

            I am in the unique position of having owned Spekva countertops and countertops made by a very competent local cabinetmaker. While I respect the local guys, the Spekva was many grades above in quality. It was incredibly stable, and it was as smooth as a baby's keister. Guests would just sit and run their hands over it.

            I very much regret not getting Spekva this go around.
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