WOOD TYPES

Wood is a hard, fibrous material found in trees and plants. Wood is used for centuries for fuel, construction of houses, tools, weapons, furniture, artworks, paper etc. Furniture wood provides color and texture, strength and beauty to furniture whether it is home furniture or office furniture. Wood properties differ from one type of wood to another type of wood. The wood which is required for making beds and outdoor furniture all must be durable as compared to the wood used for smaller decorative items. Furniture food is divided into two broad categories namely hardwoods and softwoods which are also further subdivided into several types.

Different woods are the palette of the furniture maker. They provide color, texture, strength and beauty to handmade furniture. Each type of wood has some characteristics to be considered for furniture building. Some type of woods are hard and durable, some are flexible and suitable for bending. Hardwood is one of the common types of wood which is obtained from trees that lose their leaves in winter. The other kind of wood is the Softwood which is obtained from evergreen trees. The actual durability of a wood is described in a range from very soft to very hard.

Mahogany is a type of hardwood which is finely grained wood with reddish brown color. It is highly durable and can resist swelling, shrinking and warping. It is used for making wooden cabinets, boat, construction, wood fencing and many others. Walnut is another type of hardwood which has fine texture and is strong, resist shrinking and take all types of finishes. It is used for making cabinetry, wall paneling etc. Oak is a hardwood which is durable, resists moisture and absorption. This wood is mostly used for wooden desks, flooring, framing and many others. The other popular hardwood is maple which is a textured wood with great strength and hardness. It is mostly used for flooring, designing bowling alleys etc. Cherry is a kind of hardwood which is a close grained wood and it turns red whenever exposed to sunlight. Rosewood, Teak and Shesham are also some of the well known hardwood types and extensively used for furniture making.

Softwood is also a useful furniture wood which is also categorized into sub types. Pine is softwood which has uniform texture and it finishes well and resists shrinkage, swelling and warping. Hemlock is a lightweight wood and has low resistance to decay. It is mainly used for construction work, in doors, sub flooring and crates. Fir is also valuable softwood used for making furniture, doors, frames, windows and interior trim. Redwood, Spruce and Cedar are also some types of softwood. There are some woods which are made by wooden sheeting. These woods range from Medium Density Fibre Board to Chipboard and Plywood.

As a provider to commercial as well as residential clients we offer a wide array of new Long Island Wood floor Refinishing to meet every need and environment. We offer plank, parquet, and herringbone as well as custom designed patterns. Wood choices range from ash, walnut and mahogany, to teak, pine and oak and many more from the manufacturers in the industry. We can install gorgeous mosaic patterns with new or recycled wood, acrylic-injected hardwood floors and various other techniques, grades and thicknesses of wood, can be employed for heavy industrial traffic. With improvements in technology these fine products are more durable and versatile than ever before.