The 7 most commonly used types of wood.
There are many kinds of wood types for solid wood furniture on the market, so many kinds of materials, some are famous, and some are not famous, especially those various scientific names are even more confusing. Today we will introduce to you some common furniture woods that make you aware when picking solid wood furniture.
1. Walnut
Walnut is one of the most beloved precious woods. In Europe, walnut, mahogany, and oak are also known as the three most precious kinds of wood. Walnut has medium hardness, fine and uniform fiber structure, strong toughness, and excellent performance in anti-vibration and anti-wear.
2. Oak
Oak is also a favorite decorative wood. Oak is characterized by heavy hardness, straight texture, rough structure, elegant color, beautiful texture, high mechanical strength and wear resistance.
3. Manchurian Ash (Northeast China ash wood)
Manchurian ash has beautiful and clear lines. Brushing varnish or whitening can best reflect its beautiful pattern, which is suitable for modern and simple styles.
4. Elm
The furniture of the old elm is commonly known as the elm falling beam, which is the elm beam removed from the old house for many years. Because it is old and dry, it is not easy to deform, and the wood of elm is very good, as long as it can be used as All the materials used were left. It is used for old materials and new works to make all kinds of Ming and Qing classical furniture. There is also old elm furniture handed down from the Ming and Qing Dynasties, which are of great value. Its collection and use value are very high.
5. Beech
Although beech wood is not precious, in the history of furniture in the Ming and Qing Dynasties, beech wood has a place, especially in the majority of folk. Beech wood flooring is hard, and the wood texture is fine and heavy. The disadvantage is that the color and density of beech are different depending on the age of the tree.
6. Pine (Pinus)
Pine wood is used in many children’s furniture, and it is also an important raw material for man-made fiberboard. Pine is stronger in material, clear in texture, and better in wood. Compared with Chinese fir, the wood grain of pine is more beautiful and the wood scarring is less.
7. Chinese Fir (Cunninghamia lanceolata)
Fir is the cheapest wood you can get your hands on. It is characterized by fast growth, good material, uniform structure, and light and tough material. Chinese fir has many scars, which can make the home environment more natural. However, Chinese fir is a softwood, with loose wood fibers and soft surface hardness.
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