Solid wood

When you buy a table with a solid wood top, you need to love and know the strengths but above all the defects of solid wood.

The latter is defined as solid, or massive, when the portion of wood is used strong> obtained from the trunk of the tree, in particular from the heartwood, i.e. the inner part and more; density of the tree (i.e. the less young one) and not the external one, the bark, from which the veneer is obtained.

For this reason, every solid wood surface is treated with a natural finish. different from another and makes a piece of furniture a unique piece.

The value lies in its beauty and uniqueness. The tops, in fact, can have various thicknesses and are made up of strips of solid wood, glued together to ensure a better seal in shape. In principle “defects” of solid wood tops are the heaviness and the presence of impurities; such as knots or small cracks. The solid wood tops are still “alive” and will tend to crack or move over time even if properly seasoned. The cost also increases by 40-50% compared to a veneered top.

These little tricks will help you keep your purchase unchanged over time:

When cleaning, avoid the use of aggressive detergents and pointed or sharp utensils.

The solid wood tables are only suitable for indoor environments, therefore they cannot be exposed to direct sunlight.

The action of light changes the color of the wood & egrave; good care do not cover the surfaces in a partial way to avoid creating differences in the color