These are many myths about handcrafted wood furniture like expensive maintenance, a short lifespan, and a pest infestation magnet. There is misinformation out there that makes possible customers think twice about purchasing this beautiful type of furniture. Rustic furniture, however, is a great option for any space because it's easy to maintain, high-quality, and long lasting.
Let's debunk the most common myths about wood furniture.
Myth #1: Wood Furniture Requires a Lot of Maintenance
Wood furniture requires minor maintenance like any other furniture material. Looking after your furniture will help the wooden material preserve its natural properties and last for a lifetime.
Neither time-consuming and complicated maintenance, this is the basic checklist to maintain your wooden furniture:
- Mop or wipe surfaces with a slightly damp microfiber cloth
- Wipe up any spills immediately to avoid damaging the material
- Use the cleaning products made specifically for wooden surfaces
- Avoid using any harmful chemicals that can damage the wood
- Protect the surfaces with rugs, mats, and felt pads
Myth #2: Reclaimed Wood Furniture Is of Lower Quality
Solid hardwood is a strong and durable material. It can easily be renewed for up to 100 more years without losing its quality and resistance. You may not realize this, but reclaimed wood is frequently no less hard or durable than new wood, and it doesn't readily expand or contract thanks to that it has been dried and treated.
Reclaimed wood furniture like that from our Barnwood Collection is from various sources, including old barns, homes, and factories, most of which were constructed at least 50 if not 100 or more years ago. This means that it had hundreds of years to grow before it was harvested, which has helped it to settle and become more robust.
Myth #3: Wooden Furniture Needs to Be Fed
This is a common myth developed by manufacturers for you to buy overpriced oils and polishes. The truth is that the wood in your furniture has already been through a whole process, and there's no need for you to feed it.
Instead, consider these things to take better care of it:
- Wood is particularly susceptible to the effects of ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun and other forms of light. Sunlight and other types of light are natural rivals of organic materials, and they can damage the wood over time, causing cumulative and irreversible damage.
- Wood is susceptible to humidity. When wooden furniture is immersed in water, it absorbs moisture and swells. Wood also releases moisture when exposed to dry air, causing it to shrink.
- Insect infestations are another factor to consider. Insects tunnel into wood and eat their way through the grain, leaving holes that they can use as nurseries. Also, this can weaken the material and cause it to last for a shorter period.
The Best Handcrafted Wood Furniture
With these myths now busted, you can have peace of mind that buying wood furniture is a great investment. At Fireside Lodge, we offer an amazing variety of handcrafted wood furniture for any type of room. Our catalog is expansive and includes several collections like Cedar Log, Hickory, and Barnwood, and thousands of products for every room like bedrooms and dining rooms to bathrooms and offices.
Our more than 25 years of experience working with wood furniture show our passion and appreciation for handmade items inside a space. The unique, rustic, and natural feel that a wood handcrafted piece offers can't be compared to other types of furniture.
Invest in high-quality and lifetime enduring items for your home or business! Contact us today!