TIMBER TYPES Each timber type has specific characteristics that can affect the outcome of the finish you use on them. Whether it is the texture or the colour, it is always important to understand the properties of the timber that you will be treating.
Jarrah Jarrah is an extremely strong
Tasmanian Oak Found in the mountain regions of Tasmania and Victoria. It produces a blend of colouring from pale creamy yellow through to light pink and reddish brown. Also Called Victorian Ash, Mountain Ash and Messmale. Teak Native to Asian regions this timber has a range of colours from golden to dark brown and also light yellow shades. It is reasonably durable and rich in oils. Cypress Pine Originates from Northern N.S.W. and southern Queensland. The colour ranges from pale yellow to variegated brown tones.
hardwood that grows predominantly in the southwest corner of Western Australia. It has a beautiful rich red colour which deepens over time into a soft burgundy. Karri Karri is a hard timber native to Western Australia. This hardwood is pale pink to red to reddish-brown. Blackbutt Blackbutt is supplied from two locations, Northern New South Wales through to Southern Queensland. It is generally a busier timber to look at with a pale yellow and brown texture. Spotted Gum Common in the coastal areas of northern NSW and southern Queensland. It is a very strong timber prized for its diversity in colours and hues. Brushbox Grows on the east coast and ranges from central NSW to central Queensland. It is widely valued for its colour, texture and durability. It has a close and even grain, which gives a very smooth finish. Baltic Pine There are no colour deviations between sapwood and heartwood. Colour ranges from almost white to pale yellowish-brown. It has straight grain and fine texture.
Pacific Maple Pacific Maple is found in South East Asia. The colour varies from a light pinkish red to a dark red-brown tone.
Western Red Cedar An extremely durable soft timber that originates from North America and is well known for its superior stability. It is pale brown to dark brown in colour.
Radiata Pine Radiata Pine is a plantation softwood timber grown
throughout Australia and is used widely for furniture. It is a versatile timber and is low in density.
Hoop Pine Hoop Pine is found in Queensland and New South Wales and is a soft light wood. The colour is generally whitish-yellow or a light brown. The grain is straight and the texture is fine to very fine.
Sydney Blue Gum Mainly found in Northern New South Wales through to southern Queensland. The timber colour varies from light brown to deep rich reds.
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