Solid wood furniture is naturally environmentally friendly, and strong and durable, since ancient times has been the first choice for Chinese people to use at home, but with the development of the times, there are more and more "solid wood" panels in the decoration market, and the concept of various solid wood is also dazzling, as a consumer, it is certainly ignorant in the case of not understanding.
So, which kind of solid wood furniture is good? What are their grades and characteristics? Today, Mumu will share with you the common 12 kinds of wood, so that you can understand it at a glance.
High-grade wood species
Yuzuki
Teak is also known as oilwood, purple teak, annatto; Known as the "National Treasure of Myanmar", it is known as the King of Ten Thousand Trees. Teak is the best produced in Southeast Asia, oily and bright, the material color has been, the texture is elegant.
Advantages: very wear-resistant, moisture-proof, resistant to insects and moths, corrosion resistance, not easy to deform, good adhesive, paint, wax performance.
Disadvantages: less wood source, expensive price, there are often skin fakes on the market.
Black walnut
The main source of black walnut is the eastern United States, the material color is elegant, the wood grain is delicate and charming, the paint and dyeing are maintained for a long time, and the polished surface is very beautiful.
Advantages: low moisture content, not easy to absorb water, corrosion resistance, not easy to deform, excellent paint and dye performance.
Disadvantages: high price, the structure is not tight enough, the bending resistance and pressure resistance are medium, and the toughness is poor.
Cherry wood
Cherry wood is mainly produced in Europe and Japan, so the material can only be imported and then processed, so the price is high, the feel is very delicate, the wood stability is strong, almost the most stable of common wood.
Advantages: the bending performance of wood is good, wear resistance and impact resistance can be, polishability is good, and the pattern is soft and elegant, and the home value is very high.
Disadvantages: low hardness, medium strength, easy to warpage.
nanmu
Nan wood has been used to decorate and make furniture since ancient times, among which it is famous for its golden silk nan wood, and the Forbidden City in Beijing and the existing fine ancient buildings are mostly constructed of nan wood, and are often used in conjunction with rosewood. The wood is warm and peaceful, and the wood grain is delicate and accessible.
Advantages: long growth cycle, strong corrosion resistance, wood contains a unique fragrance, strong insect repellency, mild sex, winter is not cool to touch, not easy to deform or crack.
Disadvantages: expensive, heavy weight, loose fiber structure, easy to "eat paint" discoloration after painting.
Mid to high end
oak
Oak, also known as oak, includes red oak and white oak, red oak is mainly produced in North America and Europe, and white oak is mainly produced in Asia, Europe and North America. The oak grain is mountain-shaped, elegant and atmospheric, the wood is hard, the structure is firm, and the service life is long.
Advantages: white oak strength, extremely water resistant to corrosion, almost no insect infestation, strong bending performance, can do a lot of modeling. Compared with red oak, the texture is more delicate, the pattern is more restrained, and the price is slightly more expensive than that of red oak.
Disadvantages: Wood is not stable enough, although hard but the toughness is relatively poor, easy to crack, if in a particularly dry environment, the probability of shrinkage cracking is slightly larger.
Ash
The main origin of ash wood is Russia, Europe and North America, with beautiful appearance, good gloss and very clear wood grain. The processing, painting and polishing properties of the wood are very good. And easy to process, is the main material for American high-end furniture.
Advantages: the strength, hardness and density of the furniture and ash wood are very high. It is not easy to deform, is very suitable for making furniture, and has strong corrosion resistance.
Disadvantages: Wood is imported and the price is high. Drying performance is very poor, not after a good drying treatment will seriously affect the appearance and use, ash wood surface is easy to hair, the need for higher production process.
If you want high-quality solid wood furniture that is also valuable for The Indian Collection: teak, black walnut, cherry and nan are all worth trying.
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