OUR MATERIALS || HARDWOOD || CHERRY WOOD
CHERRY WOOD
Alternative Names & Variations: American Cherry, Black Cherry
Color: Medium Reddish-Brown
Hardness: Hard
Sustainability Status: Very Sustainable / Stable Species Population
Characteristics: Cherry wood, celebrated for its timeless elegance, boasts a heartwood that ranges from light to medium brown with a reddish hue, creating a warm and inviting ambiance. The straight grain, occasionally featuring curly patterns, adds character to the wood's surface.
Cherry wood is prized for its workability, making it a preferred choice for fine furniture, cabinetry, and flooring. The wood develops a rich patina over time, enhancing its beauty. Known for its durability and resistance to decay, Cherry wood brings both aesthetic charm and practicality to a variety of applications.
STRENGTHS
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Very easy to work with hand and machine tools. Cherry wood is soft, sands easily, and finishes well.
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Cherry wood has excellent shock resistance and is commonly used for hand tools.
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Cherry wood develops a deep, reddish-brown patina (aged finish) over time.
WEAKNESSES
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Cherry wood may become blotchy when stained pre-treatment with a sanding sealer is recommended.
CHERRY WOOD ALTERNATIVES
(RED) ALDER WOOD
MAPLE WOOD
MAHOGANY WOOD