Exotic Wood

Are you looking for a way to spice up your home d¨¦cor? If so, investing in exotic wood floors, cabinets, countertops, and furniture is a wonderful way to add a truly unique look to your home. Believe it or not, not all exotic woods are intolerably expensive. Depending on the type of wood and how you choose to install it, there are lots of ways to indulge in quality rare woods without stretching your budget.

How is this possible? If you have experience working with exotic woods, purchasing rough cut lumber is a wonderful way to save money on materials. By purchasing your own kiln, you can have your wood dried in a matter of days, allowing you to begin the process of sanding, applying finish, and cutting joints for fitting. This process is especially ideal if you plan to make your own countertops, cabinets, or drawers.

However, if you would rather have your exotic wood processed and installed by a team of professionals, there are advantages to that process as well, especially if you’re covering larger projects such as walls or floors.

In cases such as these, sometimes veneering is used as an affordable alternative to installing full hardwood floors. Veneering is the process of purchasing rectangular wooden pieces and gluing them over wood or particleboard. Not only is this a simple way to install gorgeous flooring, but it also costs you considerably less.

 Veneering is more than just a money saving tool. You can also use it to create a variety of different patterns. Imagine having tiled wood floors of alternating dark walnut and pale maple. You can even give your floors a truly unique look by installing exotic wood tiles in a beautiful mosaic pattern, creating beautiful shapes as well as color contrasts.

What sort of exotic wood should you choose? This depends entirely on your budget, your color preferences, and your location. Some species of wood, such as ipe, redwood, or maple are ideal for outdoor projects such as decks, patios, or tree houses. This is due to their natural ability to stand up to elements of nature such as wind, hail, rain, sun, insects, and more. Their gorgeous colors also make them highly desirable.

Others types of exotic wood, such as cedar, are wonderful for indoor locations. Cedar in particular is wonderful for closets, drawers, cupboards, and kitchen cabinets, as its signature scent prevents moths, silverfish, roaches, and other insects from harming your clothing or your food. Other species ideal for indoor work include teak, maple, bamboo, and rosewood.

Discover for yourself how exotic wood can make your home truly beautiful. Regardless of the type of wood you choose or how you decide to install it, you will be investing in materials that will give your home a uniquely organic look for years to come.

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  Burl
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  Burls
• Cedar Lumber
  
  Cedar Lumber
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  Cocobolo
• Exotic Furniture
  
  Exotic Furniture
• Exotic Hardwood
  
  Exotic Hardwood
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  Exotic Hardwoods
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  Exotic Lumber
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  Exotic Veneer
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  Exotic Woods
• Hardwoods
  
  Hardwoods
• Lacewood
  
  Lacewood
• Oak Lumber
  
  Oak Lumber
• Redwood Lumber
  
  Redwood Lumber
• Rough Cut Lumber
  
  Rough Cut Lumber
• Teak Lumber
  
  Teak Lumber
• Veneer
  
  Veneer
• Wood Veneers
  
  Wood Veneers