Choosing the right wood species is crucial in getting the results you need. If you are going to be painting your wood, and using it on the interior, Poplar, Lindenwood, and Pine are best. For exterior applications Mahogany is the best.

If you are going to be staining your wood simply select the wood species that matches your current application. The stains below are a representation of how wood can look stained. All of our products come fully sanded, and ready for your paint or stain.

Alder This Pacific Northwestern wood species is one of the softer hardwoods. Alder has a light brown coloration and a red or yellowish tinge. Overall, Alder machines, nails, glues and finishes well. It is straight-grained and uniformly textured. Clear Light Stain Medium Stain Dark Stain

Cherry Cherry is a popular choice for the crafting of many home furnishings and wood interiors. The distinctive rich reddish-brown coloration of Cherry makes it a favorite. Cherry darkens as it ages. Clear Light Stain Medium Stain Dark Stain

Mahogany Mahogany is valued for its rich coloration and excellent durability. The wood is generally straight-grained and it has an attractive sheen. Over time, mahogany darkens to a deep reddish-brown. Clear

Maple Hard Maple is also known as Sugar Maple and Black Maple. This cold weather tree is long-favored by furniture makers and valued for its strength and weight. Hard Maple is finely textured and ranges from pale to brown. Clear Light Stain Medium Stain Dark Stain

Pine Pine is a member of the evergreen family. It is abundant and diverse around the world.  Pinewood is pale in color and it can have contrasting annual rings. It does not shrink or swell greatly. Clear Light Stain Medium Stain Dark Stain

Poplar Poplar is a member of the magnolia family, and it exists as a sizeable percentage of commercial hardwoods. Poplar is a yellowish-brown in hue. It also includes a straight grain, and it is fine in texture. Clear Light Stain Medium Stain Dark Stain

Red Oak Abundant Red Oak is responsible for over 35% percent of the commercial hardwood market. This wood species is strong, hard and heavy. Red Oak I slight brown in color with a rich grain texture. Clear Light Stain Medium Stain Dark Stain

Walnut Walnut is known for its rich appearance. Walnut has a chocolate brown coloration and its grain texture, which can sometimes be wavy or curly, has an ornamental quality. Walnut darkens and takes on a richer appearance over time. Clear Light Stain Medium Stain Dark Stain

White Oak White Oak, an Eastern United States native, is straight-grained and features light to dark brown heartwood. White Oak is a heavy wood with excellent moisture resistant qualities. Use galvanized nails with this wood as it reacts with iron. Clear Light Stain Medium Stain Dark Stain