| Pine Wood
Flooring Appearance: Color: Heartwood varies from light
yellow/orange to reddish brown or yellowish brown; sapwood is light tan
to yellowish white Grain: Closed,
with high figuring; patterns range from clear to knotty.
Availability: Commodity item, unfinished strip, planksProperties: Hardness:
690 Janka Table 47% softer than Northern red oak; longleaf 870 Janka
Table, 33% softer than Northern red oak. Durability: Soft, fairly
durable, not as resist to scuff, & dents as true hardwoods
Workability: Sawing: good Nailing: good Sanding: Resin tends to clog
sand paper, frequent paper changes are required Finishing: Using durable
finishes can help minimize wear |
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