| Over the last few years, unfinished furniture styles | | | | design. |
| have become extremely popular. As more customers | | | | Unfinished furniture can create a very rustic |
| become interested in this style, companies have | | | | appearance that is perfect for log cabins and other |
| responded with large selections of all different types | | | | similar designs. However, not all types of wood can |
| of unfinished furniture choices. There are quite a few | | | | be used as unfinished wood because some may rot |
| benefits to buying this type of furniture. One of | | | | easily. Soft woods and lower grade woods should |
| these benefits is you are able to see what kind of | | | | have a protecting layer over them; otherwise, they |
| quality you are purchasing. This means that you will | | | | will be ruined when exposed to moisture or intense |
| immediately be able to see any defects in the | | | | sunlight. Strong, hard woods can be used in unfinished |
| furniture like knots, discolorations, or other weak | | | | furniture because they are usually quite resistant to |
| points, which you may not be able to see at second | | | | moisture and they last for much longer. Even after |
| hand furniture or new furniture retail stores. Varnish | | | | you have purchased this furniture, you can later |
| coating can hide these imperfections making it very | | | | decide to add a protective coat if you want to. |
| difficult to discern if there is anything wrong with the | | | | Varnishing wood is quite easy, and can even be done |
| wood. | | | | at home if you have the right set of tools and |
| Because manufacturers know that they cannot | | | | materials. |
| cover up defects as easily, they usually use high | | | | There are many different kinds of paints and stains |
| quality lumber for unfinished wood units so they can | | | | to choose from, so it is important to find a color that |
| still look good. Another benefit is that you will save | | | | will match the surrounding area. Applying a finishing |
| money because the company will not need to pay | | | | layer to wood is a lot like painting a surface, all you |
| for the finishing layer on the wood. Because of this, | | | | need to do is apply the varnish or stain with a |
| the overall price should be cheaper. It can also be | | | | paintbrush and then wait for it to dry. Most of the |
| difficult to buy a furniture shade that properly | | | | materials you need can be found at local hardware |
| matches the surrounding room, but unfinished wood | | | | stores, and instructions are usually included that |
| has a distinct look and will go well with any room | | | | describe exactly how to apply the finish. |