Types of wood, areas of application, difference

Wood is a material from which people have been creating a variety of crafts since ancient times. At all times, wood has many connoisseurs, because wood in the interior always looks cozy, eco-friendly and noble, and the material itself is famous for its durability. However, there are many nuances when choosing a specific type of wood for certain products, because each type of wood requires an individual approach and has its own unique one. Let's look at the differences in the characteristics of different types of wood. 

Let's start with the walnut tree, which is considered a valuable type of wood. The walnut breed is usually dark brown in color, it is strong, uniform, dense and elastic. The main advantages include aesthetic appearance, ease of processing, and resistance to mechanical damage. Walnut wood is not susceptible to damage by mold and bacteria. No less beautiful material is ash wood. It is durable, hard, flexible, and does not form cracks during drying. Ash has a light cream-yellow color, it is resistant to mechanical shocks. The disadvantages of this wood include vulnerability to insects, poor resistance to moisture, difficulty in polishing. An interesting fact about this material is that doctors believe that it safely affects the nervous system, and people say that the ash protects against negative energy. It is often compared to oak because of the color and strength of the wood, but ash is cheaper. Actually oak is the wood of which is most popular for creating various crafts. This material is strong, dense and hard, resistant to rot. Oak wood is durable and interestingly, over time, its appearance only becomes more beautiful and more contrasting. Oak has a variation of possible colors - wood is found in both yellow and gray-brown shades. Oak is very resistant to moisture - it does not get wet in water at all - previously it was used to create barrels. Drinks that are placed in these barrels did not spoil and had an interesting taste.  Because of all the absolute advantages of this material, a high price for it is formed. If you are looking for a material at a more affordable price, then alder is your choice. Among the advantages, you can immediately distinguish fast drying, in which the material retains its shape well. However, the alder tree quickly darkens in the air, and this problem is solved by painting. Thanks to its uniform surface, this wood is easy to paint and polish. Excellent moisture resistance is also one of the features of this material. And the last material that we will talk about today is pine. Like all conifers, it has a bright smell of freshness, which, by the way, has a good effect on the human respiratory system.  Pine wood has a brown, beige-yellow or white-pink color. It is easy to process, good moisture resistance, pine parts are simply and reliably glued together. However, since pine wood is soft, it is easily scratched. 

So, all materials have their own advantages and specifics, so they are used to create various types of furniture. First of all, the choice of wood for creating a particular product is influenced by the type of breed. The type of wood is divided into hard and soft depending on its density. Hard species include walnut, oak, alder and ash, and soft coniferous species, i.e. pine.  Hard woods are reliable but difficult to process, while soft woods are more affordable and easier to produce, but they will also last less. The most expensive furniture is made from walnut wood: tables, chairs, bed backs, cabinets, shelves. Very popular is carving on walnut wood, because this raw material has almost no chips.  Ash is usually used to create decorative elements, to cover the floor or walls.  This raw material is used to make furniture such as ash tables, sofas, beds and cabinets, because it has a high density. To get a gray shade of furniture, ash is usually discolored. This wood is suitable for loft and Art Nouveau interiors. Oak furniture is in great demand, despite its high cost. They are pliable for applying special formulations that create the effect of artificial aging. Wooden stairs are in most cases oak stairs, because they are considered the most durable. Such stairs serve their owners not even for decades, but for centuries. Oak steps do not crack or bend, very resistant to mechanical impact. Although oak wood carving is not so popular, however, such products look very luxurious. Alder furniture is perfect for the kitchen or even bathroom due to its moisture resistance. In addition, alder wood does not absorb foreign odors. Alder is often used in door decoration, to create cabinets, beds, tables and chairs. Since this raw material is well cut, alder furniture is often given a carved decor.  This is not surprising, because this material is easily treated with varnish or enamel. Alder furniture is well suited to high-tech and neoclassical styles. Pine is also perfect for cabinet products, as furniture made from it is well sanded. Finished pine furniture is usually not painted, but only varnished, because this wood has a unique texture. Pine wood is suitable for furniture that will not be exposed to any mechanical damage, because it is soft wood. Pine doors, frames for armchairs and sofas are popular. Black and dark brown shades are used to paint pine furniture. Such furniture fits well into the interior in loft and country styles. 

Wooden furniture has always been in demand, because it is visually beautiful products that “have a soul”, unlike products made of other materials. However, they need special care and a responsible attitude. You can choose wooden furniture in accordance with your needs, their purpose and location on our website. Or leave a request below and Drevych specialists will help you choose wood for your furniture.