Varieties of walnut boards and their application
The nut has a very rich history. He deeply penetrated the culture of food, cosmetology and medicine. But the role in the decoration and decoration of premises occupies a special place.
Peculiarities
The walnut is considered "mahogany". Builders and craftsmen are very fond of working with him. The wood does not have a uniform color and is sound, that is, the core is noticeably different from the outer layer - sapwood.
In the center of the trunk section, the tree is darker, and brightens noticeably towards the edges. It turns out a kind of transition from chocolate brown to beige color scheme. The wood processing process is quite varied, and it also creates an interesting texture of the material. Therefore, walnut is in great demand as a finishing material.
- Suitable for handicrafts. The density level is medium, so the wood is quite plastic and flexible, easily amenable to cutting, grinding, varnishing and other types of processing.
- During drying, the rock greatly changes its shape and warps, it can deform. But subsequently, its outlines and geometric proportions are not distorted.
- Walnut fibers can be twisted or straight, which is a generous foundation for the creativity of designers, carvers and other wood craftsmen.
- The material is impervious to moisture, bacteria and corrosion resistant. It can serve for many years. The floors made of it do not creak or mold, do not lose their shine and color even after years of use.
Walnut planks are widely used in flooring but are very expensive. To increase the availability of the material to buyers, manufacturers have made it cheaper. Special "layered" parquet boards are created, where only the upper layer is made of expensive raw materials, and the lower one is made up of cheaper types, such as birch or pine. As a result, the board resembles a pie, where each layer is perpendicular to the previous one, thereby creating the necessary strength.
Species overview
Walnut boards are divided according to the methods of processing and procurement of raw materials, as well as by breed varieties.
Lumber is obtained by sawing logs. It can consist of edged and unedged boards.
- Unedged - a workpiece obtained as a result of longitudinal cutting with remnants of the bark on the sides. It can be used for works and products where an aesthetic appearance is not required, as well as for rough work, in which the walnut, as a rule, is rarely used due to its high price.
- Trimmed - this is a board, sawn and processed from all sides. Only the highest and most valuable raw materials are used for its manufacture.
The varieties of the tree are distinguished by their diversity, their growing area covers North and South America, Europe, the Caucasus and Southeast Asia. In total, there are more than 60 species, here are some of them:
- Californian;
- Caucasian (walnut);
- hickory;
- canadian walnut.
The popularity of breed species is constantly changing. The most beautiful are American and European varieties.
American Black Walnut is at the peak of popularity, as it has an unusual patterned surface. The color of its kernel varies from dark brown to black, with purple and red hues. It is the most expensive material.
European wood species are not worse in quality, but they are cheaper. Their color depends on the place of growth.The structure is wavy, the pattern consists of specks and lines of a darker tone, spread over the entire surface of the nucleus, the color of which changes from gray-brown to reddish.
Caucasian (walnut) inferior to aesthetics, but is on a par in terms of high quality characteristics. Its sapwood is gray with purple hues. It has a complex, striped pattern that changes its color depending on the angle of view.
Exotic types of walnut are rarely used in construction work, because logging is prohibited in many countries, as it leads to a violation of the ecological system of the jungle.
Areas of use
Walnut is widely used in engineering and decorative arts, even in aircraft construction and weapons production.
Due to its relatively low density and plasticity, it is equally easily used in construction, decoration, as well as in the manufacture of handicrafts and souvenirs.
Everywhere from the boards is made:
- luxury furniture with decorative components, elements of armchairs, headboards and bookshelves;
- flooring and parquet, ceilings, wall panels;
- veneer with furniture boards;
- musical instruments;
- sculptures;
- household items;
- acoustic speakers;
- costume jewelry and much more.
Walnut board has many characteristic properties, unique patterns and a variety of colors. It is lightweight and easy to use, durable in wear and tear. Ideal for all kinds of handicrafts. Products and finishing made of it easily and aesthetically fit into the interior.
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