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Which is durable maple wood or mahogany?
I believe maple would be more durable than mahogany.
What are mansions in the US made of?
im gonna have to say stone, wood, marble, probs oak some maple, ceramicsand metal ( stainless steel mostly)
Can you paint oak coloured paneling wainscoting then paint the top wall or are you suppose to wallpapper?
Oak as you probably know is very expensive, so if it's in good shape, skip the paint, keep the oak and take a digital picture of the wainscoting and take it to a wallpaper store and match up some wallpaper. It's a matter of taste and both look good, but wallpaper gives it a more cozy feel. If you are adamant on painting your oak wainscoting then white looks crisp and clean.
What wood would you use to build painted furniture?
Oak is the easiest to find hardwood in most areas. It is very durable and it tends not to fade as quickly as a less dense wood. It is quite expensive. Mahogany is very beautiful and should be stained not painted. Avoid using pine in furniture. It is knotty and uneven. It cracks and swells quickly. Ash is a no no in many areas right now because of the Emerald Ash Borer, but it is easy to work with and not as expensive as oak. Poplar is your next best bet. Beach is also a good choice, but poplar is more consistent in density. If you are painting it a dark color poplar and beach aren't much different. Oak is still the best for durability and lognevity.
What does coniferous and disiguous mean?
Coniferous means that trees or shrubs have cones or pointed needles. Deciduous means that trees shed their leaves annually. While some examples of coniferous trees are firs and spruce, deciduous trees are oak and maple.
Is Oak or Maple a better choice for Dining Room Tables and chairs?
Oak and maple tend to be about even in quality, oak can be more durable as maple can look a more elegant but there differences only vary slightly.
Is maple wood good to burn?
oak is better than mapple to keep a fire going . maple starts faster than oak and is more warm.
Is cherry wood bookcase more expensive than an oak one?
It can vary depending on the quality and size of the bookcase, but in general cherry wood tends to be more expensive than oak due to its more limited availability and richer appearance.
Do both maple trees and oak trees loose their leaves in the fall?
Maple trees do,From what I looked at Oak trees do not... Both maple and oak are deciduous so the both drop their leaves in Autumn. There is an exceptin the evergreen oak Quercus Ilex .
What tree will get hit by lightning first a maple or an oak?
Oak
Which wood is most dense maple pine or oak?
Maple is the hardest of those woods. Oak is a hardwood also but not a dense as Maple. Pine is a softwood and thusly not near as strong or dense a Maple
Is oak or maple better material for a desk?
yes, oak or maple are better material for a desk, they are both solid wood.
In comparing an oak tree with a maple tree you can correctly say that a oak is often used to make ships while maple is often used for furniture or b both maple an oak trees lose their leaves in the?
summer
What woods are most popular in kitchen cabinetry?
The five most popular woods used in kitchen cabinetry are: oak, cherry, maple, hickory, and pine. Oak cabinets are the most popular and typically the least expensive.
What is the answer to this question there are 3 trees in the front yard the oak is 4 ft taller than the evergreen the maple is 2ft shorter tan the oak order the trees from tallest to shortest?
Oak, maple and evergreen.
Does oak and maple tree lose their leaves in the fall?
Yes, but Quercus ilex the evergreen oak or Holly oak is an exception.
What are three types of leaves?
maple, oak, hikary
