Category Archives: Wood
Furniture Care
Wood movement and indoor humidity: a practical furniture care guide
Finished furniture is not isolated from its environment. Wood absorbs or releases water vapor until...
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Interior wood finishes: choosing sheen, protection, and maintenance
A furniture finish is more than the layer that “adds color.” It changes sheen, touch,...
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Heartwood, sapwood, and grain: how to read a wood board
A board reveals much of its history before it becomes furniture. Color contrast, grain direction,...
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Water rings on wood furniture: identify the finish before treating the mark
A white ring under a cold glass and a dark stain beside a joint are...
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Why do solid wood tables crack?
An open line in a wood tabletop might be a split within one board, a...
Continue readingHeartwood, sapwood, and grain: how to read a wood board
A board reveals much of its history before it becomes furniture. Color contrast, grain direction,...