Unfinished Pine Bookcases

Pine is classified as a soft wood and this is based on the foliage rather than the actual strength of the wood itself.  Pine is usually easier to work with and is therefore favored by many manufacturers.  It is also light-colored and has an attractive grain with knots that show up prominently because they are darker than the surrounding wood.

Unfinished Pine bookcases are usually among the less expensive pieces of furniture than other wood bookcases and are therefore very popular. The prominent grain and knots give it a very unique quality and this can be enhanced very well with the right stain, paint or clear varnish. Pine bookcases usually add a sense of coziness to a room and are perfect for the country look in farm houses, cottages and log homes. The light color allows pine bookcases to avoid looking heavy even if they are quite big. In addition, pine furniture can be customized by stenciling or painting, for example in children’s rooms, and can be repainted or refinished easily as children grow up and have different favorite themes.

Pine Furniture Buying Tips.

Because of the noticeable grain, Pine furniture makes for attractive pieces and although the wood is more pliable than other hardwoods, they can last for a generation or more if manufactured properly. Pine knots are a defining feature which adds the unique look but you should avoid pieces that have too many knots or knots that create a hole in the piece. Too many knots in a piece of Pine furniture could make it weak. Additionally, although Pine furniture is usually quite strong, the wood itself is easily dented and scratched. Obviously, care should also be taken in exposing Pine pieces to the elements or excessively humid air as they will tend to warp, just like most other woods.