4 Tips for a Wood Slab Table
If you have desired a wood slab table for a while,
then now is probably a good time to get one.
Unless you are looking for something very specific, It does not matter what you are looking for, because there is likely a wood slab table for sale that will meet your needs.
The main thing to focus on is to determine what type of wood slab table is the one that you like to have in your home. After all, you do not want to make a purchase based on impulse, or based on the wrong reasons and find out after you have spent the time, resources and money that you got yourself the wrong wood slab furniture.
A few things you should consider before you commit to purchasing a wood slab table for sale:
- Make sure you check the wood slab properly as there are several things to take in consideration when buying wood slab furniture. Small little dust particles can sound like they have no business being a concern, but when you accumulate enough dust particles, it may actually cause the wood to develop scratches in their finish.
- If you are shopping for a wood slab table in a particularly humid area, you may find that the wood will quickly lose its finish. This is something that occurs from time to time, and something that you will need to keep in mind before you commit to purchasing furniture.
- Should you buy a wood slab table with no (natural) finish or with? Well some people may want to buy it without as they prefer to apply whatever coating they prefer according to where they live geographically. You must understand that if you live in a green and mountainous area nearby a lake (a large body of water) or in a dry arid and mostly sunny one, the air temperature, humidity and general moisture aren’t going to be the same. However, we believe that it is best to always have the slabs with at least a protective sealant as also the transport has to be taken into consideration and if your table is shipped via container it is definitely better with it.
- Look for a wood slab table that has been crafted by hand. There are some products that are machine crafted, but these are generally lower quality products. Instead, look for a wood artisan who has spent time crafting the table personally.
Below are a few answers to the two most common questions people normally have in mind when shopping for their new table.
What types of wood are used to create wood slab tables for sale?
There are different wood species that are used to make wooden slabs for tables. You should find a wood slab table that comes from the wood species that is known for its strength. Also, you should consider the hardness of the wood species that you are choosing. Some suggestions for you to look for are: Sustainable acacia wood (Albizia saman), Thai monkey pod wood, and salvaged Macassar ebony wood.
What types of finishes are available for a wood slab table?
Generally, the more popular type of finish is oil rubbed. This will help to restore the luster of the wood. However, if you are looking for something that will give your wood a great look, then you might look more into the most durable polyurethane, Rubio Hard Oil and High Gloss Epoxy Resin finishes. This combination of gloss, matte/natural and mirror image finishes makes your tables really gorgeous.
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