We are frequently questioned about recycled furniture, particularly whether it is suitable for dining tables. In response to this question, we believe reclaimed wood is ideal for dining tables; read on to see why, as well as some answers to other often asked questions concerning reclaimed wood furniture. Let’s start this post with a brief introduction to reclaimed wood:
What is Whitewashed Wood?
Whitewashed wood, salvaged wood, and repurposed wood are all terms for wood that has previously been used, whether as part of a demolished building, old railway sleepers, doors, or even boats that are no longer seaworthy. The timbers are sorted when the building is dismantled, and only the best-grade wood qualifies for re-creation into distinctive and exquisite pieces of furniture.
Is Whitewashed Wood Easy to Maintain?
Scuffs, scars, stains, scars, and flaws from its previous existence are all part of what gives whitewashed wood its character, which makes it ideal for regular family use. Little dents and scratches will simply blend in, and waxing your furniture on a regular basis can help. To be honest, all you really need to do to retain the wood’s beautiful shine is wax it once a month or every other month. Apart from that, it’s just basic sense – use mats under plates and glasses, clean up spills as soon as possible, raise rather than drag furniture, and so on.
Is Whitewashed Wood Strong?
Absolutely! whitewashed wood has already weathered and is now stronger than it has ever been. Only high-quality salvageable timbers are utilized to make furniture, ensuring that the finished product is long-lasting and robust. Whitewashed wood furniture and whitewashed dining tables are considered investment pieces that will last for generations.
Is Whitewashed Wood Environmental Friendly?
It is beneficial to the environment to recycle. We can breathe new life into ancient woodlands and reduce the demand for new trees by using salvaged wood. Whitewashed wood is preferable to just burning it or dumping it in a landfill.
Whitewashed wood rarely has a detrimental influence on the environment. Only when the reclamation process consumes huge amounts of fossil fuels is whitewashed wood not environmentally friendly. When reclaiming pricey, exotic woods and shipping them thousands of miles before processing, this can happen. However, because our salvaged wood is harvested locally, it is environmentally friendly.
Is The Quality Good?
Whitewashed wood is of varying quality. Some mass-market retailers sell “whitewashed” wood furniture that is either of poor quality or not whitewashed at all. On the other hand, whitewashed wood can be even stronger than virgin wood if purchased from a reputable source. This is because older woods were frequently harvested from old-growth trees.
The majority of our salvaged wood is long leaf pine that is over 100 years old. This wood is nothing like the pine you’ll find in your neighborhood home improvement store. Because of its scant sapwood or big heart center, it’s also known as “Heart pine.” This massive heart piece is unparalleled in terms of strength, beauty, and durability.
These are some things that you have to consider when you choose a dining table for your dining area.
Is Whitewashed Wood Safe?
It is debatable. Using whitewashed wood from railway ties, old pallets, or unidentified buildings can result in wood that contains contaminants you don’t want in your home. If you look up salvaged wood on the internet, you’ll come across cautions about unknown chemical wood treatment, insect infestations, and other potential hazards.
For a salvaged wood table to be safe, the people who work with it must understand its history and how to treat it. We know where our wood comes from, and we take a great effort to provide whitewashed wood furniture that is just as safe as octagon dining tables.
