FINISH INFORMATION

Oil -Matt: Is a hard-wax and oil mixture, used for furniture and flooring. It provides a relatively good protection for the wood. However unless care is taken to re-oil we would not recommend it for heavily used table tops. Cleaners will eventually wear through the oil.

White Oil : Similar to ‘Oil-Matt’ but with added white pigment which sits in the timber’s grain and delicately lightens the timber and gives it a subtle white look.

Lacquer Matt/Satin /Gloss: A very durable acrylic lacquer, that provides superior protection than the oil finish. Ideal for Table tops used in a high traffic area. Very resistant to spills (i.e wine, coffee, spices, etc) waterproof.

Painted -Enter Ral color. Painted option allows you to choose your own RAL color. RAL is the color matching system used in Europe. ‘Click’ link below to see the full list of colors.

http://www.ralcolor.com/

NOTE - your screen may emit the color differently than the actual color - so use as a guide only.

Simply enter in the ‘RAL Color Code’ box the Code for the color you want. Also enter next to the code if you wish to have Matt, Satin or Gloss finish.

We can match other colors as well - so please get in touch for more info. 

Wood Info (basic info on the wood types)

source: http://www.wood-database.com

TULIP WOOD –

One of the most cost effective Hardwood - great for painting. 

Color: light cream to yellowish brown, with occasional streaks of gray or green. Sapwood is pale yellow to white, not always clearly demarcated from the heartwood. Can also be seen in mineral stained colors ranging from dark purple to red, green, or yellow. Colors tends to darken upon exposure to light. Typically has a straight, uniform grain, with a medium texture

ASH –

is a light to medium brown color. Sapwood can be very wide, and tends to be a beige or light brown; not always clearly or sharply demarcated from heartwood. Has a medium to coarse texture similar to oak. The grain is almost always straight and regular, though sometimes moderately curly or figured boards can be found. rated as perishable, or only slightly durable in regard to decay. More frequently used in modern furniture due to its light colour and pleasing grain figure. 

OAK –

Oak is the classic of woods. Its widely used in this industry for all kinds of furniture, flooring, barrels, even boatbuilding. Colour is a light to medium brown, commonly with an olive cast, though there can be a fair amount of variation in color.

 Grain is straight, with a coarse, uneven texture. May have irregular or interlocked grain depending on growing conditions of the tree.

has been rated as having very good resistance to decay

IROKO –

 is usually a yellow to golden or medium brown, with color tending to darken over time Iroko has a medium to coarse texture, with open pores and an interlocked grain. Iroko is very durable, and is resistant to both rot and insect attack; it’s sometimes used as a substitute for Teak - making it an excellent exterior wood.

American Black WALNUT-

 Synonymous with high end quality timber. Colour can range from a lighter pale brown to a dark chocolate brown with darker brown streaks. Color can sometimes have a grey, purple, or reddish cast. Sapwood is pale yellow-gray to nearly white. 

Grain is usually straight, but can be irregular. Has a medium texture and moderate natural luster.

BEECH –

Beech is typically a pale cream color, sometimes with a pink or brown hue. Grain is straight, with a fine to medium uniform texture. Beech is considered non-durable or perishable.

 Beech is widely-used hardwood in Europe. Its hardness, wear-resistance, strength, and excellent bending capabilities

CHERRY –

is a light pinkish brown when freshly cut, darkening to a medium reddish brown with time and upon exposure to light.

is rated as being very durable and resistant to decay

The grain is usually straight and has a fine, even texture 

SAPELE - 

used as a ‘Mahogany’ replacement due to its similarity in color and appearance.

Color: Sapele is a dark reddish brown. Color tends to darken with age. Grain is interlocked, and sometimes wavy. Fine uniform texture and good natural luster.

Rot Resistance: ranges from moderately durable to very durable in regard to decay resistance.

Maple - 

Color ranges from almost white, to a light golden or reddish brown

Grain is generally straight, but may be wavy. Has a fine, even texture.  Rated as non-durable to perishable in regard to decay resistance.