All about the color stained oak

Bog oak is also called iron wood. Attractive appearance combined with extraordinary durability. Staining can be natural or artificial. The first is much better, because it endows the wood with many additional properties.

Bog oak is formed as a result of prolonged exposure to liquid with a high content of mineral salts. After that, the wood gets new properties and color.

The process itself is called mineralization, which occurs naturally. A tree can lie in a swamp for more than one century.

Bog oak is mined in areas where oak thickets were located thousands of years ago... These are usually swamps. Trunks and branches are perfectly preserved under water, get new properties. Chemical components react naturally with wood and make the color darker, more saturated. Interestingly, after several centuries under water, the top layer of the tree looks like it has been on fire.

There is an artificial staining technology... Inorganic salts and compounds are used to give the desired color. Steaming and heat treatment are also connected. The main advantage of artificial bog oak is affordability.

For mining, you do not need to get the trunks out of the water, dry and process them. Artificial bog oak can be prepared in unlimited quantities. This is what makes the cost lower. Technical characteristics differ slightly from natural material.

However, it should be borne in mind that chemical compounds are used in the manufacturing process. It is no longer possible to call such a tree natural and completely safe. It should be clearly understood which method of artificial staining is used by the manufacturer. It is worth giving preference to the safest and most non-toxic options.

Also, artificial staining is inferior in decorativeness. This process involves a limited palette of colors and a duplicate pattern. This is a poor material for creating something prestigious and unique. Natural bog oak has a unique appearance.

A dark shade can be repeated artificially. However, it is impossible to duplicate the unique texture of natural bog oak.

So, natural wood has many tones and halftones, although it may look black from a distance.

On the surface there is lamination... Gloss makes color and texture even deeper, especially when the sun's rays hit the surface. At the same time, a matte finish can add more grayness.

The unique appearance is created by nature, sometimes for thousands of years... Black wood with silvery veins looks austere and elegant. The depth of shades and tones allows the use of wood for a variety of tasks. Such an exquisite material has a high cost, which fully justifies itself.

Bog oak is easily tinted and varnished... The property is due precisely to a long stay under water. Initially, black has a purple tint. However, if you wish, you can create other variations using this property.

Natural stained wood cannot be combined with black.An overabundance of this color is depressing and makes the overall picture too gloomy. So the bog oak loses its charm. When combining shades, it is better to rely on contrast.

• Black and white... With this combination, it is possible to maximally emphasize the dignity and variety of bog oak. Psychologists believe that this combination is especially attractive to temperamental people. In the interior, the combination of bog oak with white color gives the room a special aristocracy. Designers love to use this technique.

• Black with wenge. The combination of contrasting woods often attracts people with complex personalities, as well as designers who want to create something unique. You can use a staggered arrangement or simply change the color of the facades and frames. Situations where stained wood and wenge are used in equal proportions should be avoided. For harmony, it is still worth giving preference to some shade and making it predominant.

• Black with white and red. This contrast is classic. A good solution for minimalism. It is worth noting that other bright accents can be used with bog oak. It's just that red has already proven itself. In this case, the white color should act as a kind of background, there should be more of it.

In fact, there are a lot of combinations of shades.... To make the most successful decision, you should consult with the designer. If you want stained wood to prevail, you can use artificial material. Otherwise, the interior will be very expensive.

Bog oak parquet with light walls is considered a classic. The surface does not require much maintenance when properly installed. Moreover, such a floor is not only strong and durable, but also very durable. You can also lay just stained boards. However, it is parquet that allows you to play with the overall impression, creating patterns.

It should also be borne in mind that the predominance of black material will make any room visually smaller.

Stained wood has high aesthetics and durability. A door or a fence made of this material not only looks luxurious, but is not inferior to metal in many properties. Bog oak is called iron tree for a reason. After a long stay in water, its technical properties are really similar to this material.

Stained wood products are expensive and often a very profitable investment.... The material is used to make unique chess, jewelry, icons and furniture. Collectibles are made of selected quality bog oak. They are even passed down from generation to generation as a family heirloom.

Windows and doors in the interior made of such material serve for many years. This solution looks presentable and reliable. Moreover, it is extremely difficult to damage such an entrance door, so it also acts as a reliable protection for the owner.

Often, stained wood is used to make groups for the bedroom or living room. In the first case, everything is done for the comfort of the owner, usually they combine a bed and a wardrobe or chest of drawers. For the living room, tables, chairs, upholstered furniture frames, bookcases and shelves are often made.

A lot of interesting furniture made of stained wood is made by craftsmen by hand, however, and its cost is very high. Quite often, the material is used to cover the floor. To reduce the cost, artificial stained oak is used. The unique properties make it possible to make flooring even in the bathroom.

Recently, houses with a stained wood facade have been very popular.... This structure looks very original, especially under the rays of the sun. Light is able to maximize the complexity and depth of texture thanks to its glossy surface.

By watching the following video, you will learn how you can make your own bog oak.