At IDI, we pride ourselves on the quality and variety of our hardwood. After all, we are in the Midwest where the best hardwoods are grown. Plus, we have one of the leading hardwood suppliers, Cole Hardwood, just a stone’s throw away. So, go ahead, be choosy.
Walnut is hard, dense, tight-grained and polishes to a very smooth finish. Because of its color, hardness, and grain it is a popular furniture choice.
- Color – Heartwood ranges from a deep, rich dark brown to a purplish black. Sapwood is nearly white to tan.
- Grain – Mostly straight and open but some boards have burled or curly grain.
- Characteristics – Moderately dense, very strong with good shock resistance. Excellent machining qualities.
- Finishing – Takes to finishing very well and easily. Naturally stain resistant because of the oil in the wood.
