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Best Wood for a Wall Mounted Shelf

When shopping for a wall mounted shelf options, you will find a huge variety.   There are different sizes, colors, styles, designs, and of course,  materials.  Today, people still gravitate to a wood wall mount shelf in  that it adds warmth and charm to any room.  To ensure your shelving will  last for years while maintaining its beauty, it is important to choose  the best wood.  Remember, every wood species has its own  characteristics, meaning that some types of wood look better in a formal  or informal room than another.

We wanted to show you some of the pros and  cons of different woods used for a wall mount shelf so you can better  determine what will look best while still being fully functional for  your favorite display items.  Some types of wood are very common while  other species are considered exotic.  Again, the key when looking to  make or purchase a wall mount shelf of wood is the wood itself in that  you want the shelving to look great but provide a strong, durable, and  long-lasting solution.

Cherry: This is a popular type of  wood used for a wall mount shelf in that the reddish hue looks rich and  warm.  Additionally, cherry is extremely easy to work with, it takes  finishes quite well, and as it ages, it becomes darker.

Mahogany: Another great wall mount shelf wood is mahogany,  especially for formal rooms.  This is a gorgeous wood with a deep hue  that is strong and hard.

Teak : Although you do not see that many shelving units made  of teak, this is a magnificent wood species that has beautiful grain  qualities, a surface that can be stained, and wood that is easy to cut.

Walnut:The wall mount shelf made from walnut will be very strong and  durable but also gorgeous in appearance with its deep tones.

Red Oak: Oak is a popular type of  wood for shelves, especially making them since this is an easy species  to work with.  Oak can also be stained easily and it is a very strong,  long-lasting material.

Koa: You might also consider Koa for your wall mount shelf,  being the hardest of all wood species but also very lightweight.  The  shellac finish is simply stunning, making an excellent addition to a  dining room, bedroom, or dining room.

Wenge: Although this wood species is a  little more challenging to work with because of the potential for  splintering, it is also a beautiful choice for a wall mount shelf with  its dark, ebony coloring.

If you have an informal room or a bedroom where you  want something with a little more funk, then a wall mount shelf of  Paduak would be ideal.  This wood has a unique reddish orange color that  is modern and unique.

Purpleheart : The last wood species we wanted to mention for a  wall mounted shelf is called Purpleheart.  The color is purplish and the wood itself very  dense and heavy.  Unless you are a skilled craftsman, we suggest you  purchase shelving of this material already made because it is hard to  work with but if you want shelving that can hold heavier, more dramatic  pieces, this is the perfect option.

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Seen a commercial with pine wood on wall of insert fireplace. Can we use pine wood tongue and groove?

We have an insert fireplace, but need to finish wall and hearth. Seen a commercial where it appeared they finished the wall with pinewood (I presume it was tongue and groove). As the wall does not generate any heat when the fireplace is on, is it save to use the tongue and groove pine that we can buy from our local lumber stores? Can we purchase fire retardant stain?

If its a sealed (usually gas) insert , in most cases you can go right up to the insert.
Or do a wood hearth.
If it is a sealed gas insert, you can go with T&G pine right up to it.
If is a wood burning insert,since you don t say, most codes will not allow any combustible material with in 8/12" of the opening.( codes vary)
Check and make sure of your type since insurance can be voided if your not with in code for your area.
Any questions you can e mail me through my avatar. GL

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