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What Wood Would Work? [Infographic]

August 11, 2016 By Lauren J Leave a Comment

Want to know what wood would work for your DIY needs or even for your home project? Read on because we found some tips that can help guide you in the right direction!

Picking what wood would work is no simple task. In case you’re having some trouble finding the best wood for your DIY needs or even for your home projects, stop stressing and put your mind at ease by picking the right wood.


What Wood Would Work? [Infographic]

The classic preference to use wood when crafting a home has stood the test of time. Luckily wood has many attractive qualities including it’s fairly low cost, it looks incredible, it’s solid, it’s warm and comfortable and it can last forever. It can be utilized for almost everything from building furniture to warming the home to making fire for your fire pit.

When doing DIY projects, it’s always best to know what types of wood are most applicable for the project at hand.

Every variety has its own particular properties which will make a huge impact on the look and feel of your finished project. Some woods age beautifully, while others still need some paint or polish. Some are easily scratched and dented while others resist shrinking and swelling.

With the large number of wood varieties to choose from, knowing which wood would work best for various projects is essential to creating a cohesive and finalized product. The wood’s scent, color, and texture are components that draw you towards different styles. Similarly, these components, while adding to the feel of a home, are the challenging aspects when choosing your wood.

Kudos to the guys of Heiton Buckley who’ve come up with the amazing infographic below that will help you when picking the right wood for your project.

There is some great wood wisdom here, so have fun and enjoy!

What Wood Would Work?

 

What Wood Would Work?

Indoors

Best Woods for Furniture | What Wood Would Work? [Infographic]

Best Woods for Furniture

Oak

Oak | What Wood Would Work? [Infographic]
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  • Heavy, strong hardwood
  • Great for cabinets and dining furniture

Cherry

Cherry | What Wood Would Work? [Infographic]
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  • Hardwood with fine straight grain
  • Easily shaped
  • Great for carved chairs and shaker-style furniture

Live Edge Cherry

Live Edge Cherry | What Wood Would Work? [Infographic]
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  • Raw edged wood, left unfinished
  • Rustic feel
  • Great for counter tops, bars, tables

Walnut

Walnut | What Wood Would Work? [Infographic]
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  • Rich, durable hardwood with straight grain
  • High price point
  • Great for headboards, ornate dining tables, and mantels

Reclaimed or Salvaged

Reclaimed or Salvaged | What Wood Would Work? [Infographic]
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  • Any wood that’s been used before
  • Varying costs, depending on piece
  • Great for statement furniture and floorboards

Maple

Maple | What Wood Would Work? [Infographic]
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  • One of the hardest woods available
  • Affordable
  • Great for heavy use items such as kitchen cabinets

Fir

  • Works well with many stains
  • Burn with a hand torch for deep, dark colour
  • Great for frames

Best Woods For Flooring

Best Woods For Flooring | What Wood Would Work? [Infographic]

Solid timber hardwoods

  • Popular: Oak, walnut, cherry, ash, and maple

What to expect:

  • Solid planks all the through
  • May require sub-floor underneath
  • Can be noisy, especially upstairs
  • Extremely hard—wearing
  • Ages gracefully

Engineered Wood

  • Plywood or veneered base, with layers of criss-crossed hard or softwood boards and then a layer of timber

Flooring Is Graded By Appearance

  • Premium or select grades are smooth, knot-free and uniform (high-end)
  • Low-grade timbers are less uniform and more ‘rustic’ (low-cost)

Best Woods For Fireplace Mantel

Best Woods For Fireplace Mantel | What Wood Would Work? [Infographic]

  • Not all woods are suitable
  • Softwoods can crack or dent easily over time, even after varnishing
  • Hardwoods are the best choice
Mahogany | What Wood Would Work? [Infographic]
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Mahogany

Hickory | What Wood Would Work? [Infographic]
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Hickory

Maple | What Wood Would Work? [Infographic]
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Maple

Oak | What Wood Would Work? [Infographic]
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Oak

Best Woods For Your DIY Workbench

Best Woods For Your DIY Workbench | What Wood Would Work? [Infographic]

Qualities of good workbench wood

  • Heavy
  • Inexpensive
  • Light in colour

Woods that fit the bill

  • Yellow pine
  • White oak
  • Ash
  • Red maple

Outdoors

Best Woods For Decking | What Wood Would Work? [Infographic]

Best Woods For Decking

Softwoods

Cedar | What Wood Would Work? [Infographic]
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Cedar

Pine | What Wood Would Work? [Infographic]
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Pine

Larch

Redwood

  • Must be treated with wood preservative to avoid rotting
  • More economical

Hardwoods

Ipe | What Wood Would Work? [Infographic]

Ipe

Yellow balau | What Wood Would Work? [Infographic]
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Yellow Balau

Oak | What Wood Would Work? [Infographic]
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Oak

Iroko | What Wood Would Work? [Infographic]
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Iroko

Teak | What Wood Would Work? [Infographic]

Teak

  • Very durable and stable
  • Low maintenance

Wooded Decking Tips

  • Lay a deck fabric over the ground below decking to avoid weed growth
  • Pressure wash a couple of times a year to remove slippery algae

Best Woods For Raised Flower Beds

Best Woods For Raised Flower Beds | What Wood Would Work? [Infographic]
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Wood Used For A Raised Flower Bed Should Be

  • Durable
  • Safe
  • Attractive
  • Sustainable

Woods that fit the bill

Cedar Tree | What Wood Would Work? [Infographic]

Cedar

  • Smooth and elegant
  • Easily takes stain/paint
  • 20+ years lifespan
  • Chemical free

Redwood | What Wood Would Work? [Infographic]

Redwood

  • Beautiful colour
  • Elegant
  • 20+ years lifespan
  • Chemical-free

Juniper

  • Very long-life (50+ years)
  • Great for a modern look
  • Chemical-free
  • Inexpensive

Pressure-treated Wood

  • Easy to find
  • 20+ years lifespan
  • Inexpensive

Best Woods For Burning In Your Garden Fire Pit

Best Woods For Burning In Your Garden Fire Pit | What Wood Would Work? [Infographic]
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‘Seasoned’ Firewood

  • Left to dry for extended period of time
  • Easy to burn
  • Creates more heat that wet wood
  • Always choose ‘seasoned’ firewood if possible

Softwoods

  • Ignite fast
  • Good as starter wood
  • Best choices: yellow pine, spruce, fire, red cedar

Hardwoods

  • Better heat energy per volume of wood
  • Good for heat and cooking
  • Best choices: ash, red oak, beech, white oak, birch, hickory, hard maple, pecan, almond, apple, dogwood

Best Firewood For Cooking

Best Firewood For Cooking | What Wood Would Work? [Infographic]

Alder

  • Burns quickly, good for making charcoal
  • Delicate flavor with some sweetness
  • Good for smoking fish, pork, poultry and game birds

Apple

  • One of the best cooking woods available
  • Burns hot with little flame
  • Mildly smoky with a fruity sweetness
  • Great for poultry and pork

Almond

  • Long-lasting high heat
  • Sweet smoke flavor
  • Complements all meats

Grapevines

  • A rich and fruity aroma
  • Suitable for poultry, red meats, game and lamb
  • Gives off lots of smoke
  • Fast fires for quickly cooking small cuts of meat

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