| Making design choices is not always easy. You have many varieties of wood, fabrics and paint. We have the most popular woods listed below to help you make those crucial decisions. A light Pine with knots for a rustic look or the classic beauty of rich Cherrywood? It's all here for you. Have a look at our color wheel to match your choices and then check our directory of designers for help and advice. |
Alder
| Alder is characterized by its straight grain and even texture. Its reddish brown color often looks similar to Cherry. It has been called the "cheap man's Cherry". Unfortunately it dents relatively easily, but offers a stable surface. |
Red Birch
| The heartwood of Yellow Birch is red in color and softer than Oak but has a tighter grain, which finishes well. It is similar to Cherry wood, smooth and resistant to abrasion. |
Cherry
| Moderately heavy, hard, and strong. Machines and sands to glass-like smoothness. The heartwood in cherry is red in color and the sapwood is light pink. Material generally consists of approximately 25% sap wood, 75% heartwood. |
Soft Maple
| This is considered a paint grade because of minor mineral streaking. Medium density, hardness and strength. Machining and finishing properties are good; stability is good. Fine texture, close grained; wood does not require filling. |
Hard Maple
| This wood considered stain grade because it is more consistent in color than its cousin "Soft Maple". It is dense and light in color. Fine grain does not require filling. |
Red Oak
| Very hard, heavy, and strong. Fairly easy to work, density considered. Turns, carves, and bends well. Sanding, finishing, and stability are excellent. |
Pine
| Lightweight with straight grain and fine, even texture. Dimensionally stable and durable. Knots are prevalent in this material giving it a rustic look. |
Walnut
| Rare wood is durable and strong. Light to chocolate brown, it contains burls, butts and curls. Sapwood usually is white but we have it steamed to make it coffee color for a more uniform color. |
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