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My problem is always where to store the cutting boards. My kitchen is quite small and has insufficient cabinet space so there is on room in there.

"no room" not on room

We like our cutting board from IKEA, however, have not been able to prevent it from warping.

I have this, and I love it! I originally bought it to be a cutting board, but it's become something else. I use it exclusively for rolling-out dough. I put the flange down and lean into it while kneading bread. Then when I'm done I wipe it down and store it on top of my cabinets. I wouldn't enjoy baking nearly as much as I do if I didn't have this.

I have the same cutting boad and very little kitchen space. I store it by leaning it against the side of the fridge. That way it only takes up an inch or two of counter space, and I can grab it quickly.

Cutting boards should not warp unless they are left to soak in water or there are cracks where water can hide.

I invested in a very attractive bamboo cutting board. Easy to clean. I lean it against the wall when not in use and its as pretty as art.

this is the worst cutting board we have ever owned. it warped within two days.

ha! i had this. it warped pretty quickly, and i tried flipping it over. it flattened out, then warped in the other direction. i just kept flipping it until i finally decided to get rid of it. but it lasted for a couple years with my "flip" method...

i also use aluminum 1/4 sheet pans on top of the stove, as a work area (like for prepping my tea) and they are really handy.

I have this and love it.
Use it over the sink and to roll out dough.

Mine warped too. I kept it near the sink. I guess if I kept it drier i wouldn't have been an issue. However, it was cheap (at the time).

I work for a company that makes similar counter boards (and all sorts of other cutting/serving/carving products) in Vermont . All kinds of things can affect the wood, temperature, humidity. If this board came from somewhere with a very different climate to where it is purchased, that could definitely cause warping. But, water is a cutting board's biggest enemy. Wash it and dry it immediately. You should also make sure you give it a little love (aka: mineral oil and a little sanding) every so often.

I bought one of these about eight years ago. LOVE IT.
Hasn't warped yet - gotta admit I am wondering what you all are doing with your boards that they warp.

I have an IKEA cutting board but not this exact one. Mine is thicker and still warps after washing. It's easy to say 'keep it dry' but when you've got 8 people at your house and you need the counter space to plate your dessert, sometimes the board gets thrown into the sink and gets wet. I've found that if you set in on the side opposite the warp (so the profile makes a frowning face) it'll straighten itself out in a day or so. At least mine does. Now, the real unsolvable problem is the blackened edge that occured from leaving it too close to the stove while I had my rangetop griddle searing some steaks. Whoops!

BTW, is mineral oil the best for treating boards? Any other suggestions?