What is beech wood commonly used for?

What is beech wood commonly used for?

A very hard and straight-grained wood, beech is often used in the making of furniture, cabinetry, cooking utensils, tool handles, plywood and sports equipment. Even musical instruments: used for piano pin-blocks and drum manufacturing, beech holds a tone between maple and birch.

Is beech wood close grain?

Grain/Texture: Grain is straight, with a fine to medium uniform texture. Moderate natural luster....Scans/Pictures:

American Beech (sanded)	American Beech (sealed)
American Beech (endgrain)	American Beech (endgrain 10x)
American Beech (steamed veneer)

How hard is birch wood?

With a Janka Hardness rating of 1260 out of 4000, the Yellow Birch wood species falls within the medium range for hardwood flooring options. The Janka Hardness scale is used to determine a hardwood's resistance to dents, dings, and scratches.

What is birch flooring?

Typically made from yellow birch trees, birch floors are slightly softer than Red Oak and slightly harder than White Oak wood flooring. The natural color of Birch hardwood floors ranges from pale yellow to light red with hints of brown tones.

Is Birch a good wood for flooring?

One of the most popular choices for flooring is birch. The birch family has several sub-species and are considered a domestic species to North America. The durability and availability, together make it a popular option for flooring.

Is birch or oak more expensive?

Oak hardwood flooring is generally cheaper than birch, but lacks the same richness in variation within the wood. Other than that, the wood species are very similar.

Is birch or oak better for cabinets?

For a warm, homey look, consider oak. If you love the elegance of dark cabinetry, cherry is ideal. If you'd prefer something with a simple, modern appearance or you're just looking for budget-friendly wood cabinets, birch is the way to go.