Mac&Mac Buyer's Guide - wood

wood furniture comes in traditional, contemporary or modern styles andmay feature intricate carvings and detailing. Whatever the style, wood always has a natural beauty and elegance. A room furnished in wood gives a welcoming and warm look.

types:
There are 2 different varieties of wood : hardwood and softwood. wood that is obtained from trees that are broad-leaved is called hardwood. Where as on the other hand, wood that is obtained from coniferous trees is called softwood. Usually, softwood is less dense than hardwood but there is lot of variation in the density and hardness of both woods with considerable overlap. When used in outdoor applications, softwoods are far less resistant to decay compared to hardwoods but softwoods are easier to work with.

Some examples of wood under these 2 wood types are :

• Hardwood : Alder, Birch, Hackberry, Ash, Maple, Oak, Walnut, Cherry, Sheesham, teak , Mahogany, Rosewood, and more.
• Softwood : Pine, Fir, Hemlock, Spruce, Redwood, Cedar, Douglas-Fir, Cypress, Red Cedar, Kaya, Sugi, Larch, and more.

treatment:
The richness and shine that we see on the colors of the wood furniture are obtained by different types of finishes that are given to make the wood surface smooth. Finishing is necessary for wood furniture as the unfinished wood succumbs to moisture leading to continuous contraction and expansion of the wood . When finished, the wood receives an elegant and attractive look.

Different finishes can be obtained on wood using: paint, wax, oil, shellac, polyurethane, lamination, veneer, lacquer, varnish and finishes that are water-based.

uses:
wood is highly durable and suitable for all kinds of furniture.

suitable for:
sideboards , chests, benches , coffee tables , loveseats, occasional tables , bookcases, wood shelves, armoires, coffee tables , chairs , tables , dining tables , beds , stools, cabinets, entertainment units, bar corner, racks and more.