solid wood furniture by colour and type
Should you buy solid wood furniture?
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Solid wood furniture is a term that is used to differentiate itself from Engineered Wood.
Solid Wood:
Natural wood obtained from the forests, having a consistent composition of material throughout its body without hollow gaps. Strong, durable, and resistant.
Engineed Wood:
Loose strands of wood chips and fibres put together by adhesives to form a composite material in the form of a plank. Has hollow gaps throughout its body. Damaged easily through heavy bearing and exposure to water (causes adhesives and wood chips to debond).
It is also worth noting that engineered wood is usually cladded with printed laminate, which will never match the aesthetics and beauty of natural wood.Ā
Should you be looking for long term furniture, solid wood furniture is definitely the ideal as a good seller may use it to manufacture furniture to last forever. Engineered wood furniture is suitable for those looking for a cheap buy, or for tenants who need a temporary solution.
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How to know if your solid wood can last a lifetime
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After the solid woods have been obtained from the forests, they have to be carefully processed by wood processing plants. This heavily decides whether or not your investment in a set of solid wood furniture will be wasted.
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Wood processing and cutting
Solid woods are kiln-dried in a very slow process to ensure the content of moisture drops to a single digit percent. Typically, factories drop it to as low as 6 percent, before sawing them (following a cut list from the designer) into desired shapes to put together to form a set of furniture.
The way in which it is cut may also affect the structural integrity of the finished piece of furniture.
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Type of wood
Lastly, the type of wood can also determine if your furniture will be long lasting. South American Oak, South American Walnut, North American Walnut, Babul Acacia, and Rubber Wood, all possess characteristics that suggests they are suitable and durable enough for use as furniture.
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How to tell what is lousy
It is common for furniture shops in Singapore to cut corners in order to achieve better profit margins. Luckily for you, there are ways to tell.
Poor quality solid wood furniture tends to be wobbly when nudged. This indicates that the laser cutting may not have been very precise, thus compromising on structural integrity. The surface and treatment can be tested by using your finger nail to draw a line on the surface. If a fine line can be seen, it means that this portion of wood has a high level of water absorption, and its surface has not been treated well.
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Our Difference
At Masons Home Decor, you can be rest assured that we use the latest technologies and hire the best furniture craftsmen to make good furniture for your home. Each staff goes through a 6 month syllabus, and our woods are imported from either South America or Australia to provide you with the best quality.
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Why is our premium solid wood furniture so affordable?
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Although we import our woods from South America and Australia, our wholesale advantage has allowed us to achieve the best cost with regard to material and logistics. We also situate our stocking and processing facility across the border in Johor Bahru, Malaysia, and ship you order to Singapore within one week from your time of order.
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Display Space of Masons Home Decor
Enquire with us by what’s apping +65 9618 3746 display space of Masons Home Decor at 39A Jln Pemimpin #03-01C, Singapore 577183.
Appointments are to be made to confirm your scheduled visit. You may contact us at the chat box at the bottom right hand corner of this screen.
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Solid Wood TV Console
Living Room Furniture
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Solid Wood Coffee Table
Living Room Furniture
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Solid Wood Sideboard
Living Room / Entryway Furniture
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Solid Wood Shoe Cabinet
Living Room / Entry Way Furniture
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Solid Wood Dining Table
Dining Room Furniture
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Solid Wood Dining Chair
Dining Room Furniture
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Solid Wood Dressing Table
Bedroom Furniture
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Solid Wood Chest of Drawers
Bedroom Furniture
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Solid Wood Bed Frame
Dining Room Furniture
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Solid Wood Bedside Table
Bedroom Furniture
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