Thermal wood is an unbelievable product with incredible properties. Quite simply put, thermal wood is built to last. Thermal wood is created by using heat and steam to thermally modify it – making it less absorbent and more resistant to expansion and contraction. Its sugars are also converted to reduce decay. The result is strong, durable, safe, sustainable and absolutely …
To paint or not to paint…that is the question…your trim, that is. There are plenty of reasons not to paint over your gorgeous wood trim. The primary reason for evading the whole trendy paint phase is so that you can maintain the exquisite integrity of your beautiful wood, particularly if your home is historic. And, speaking of trends, they come …
There are some great ways to mold your house into a beautiful work of art and do it inexpensively. One of the best ways to do that is by getting creative with your window and door trims. It is super easy to change your cookie-cutter mouldings into amazing door and window trim moulding. One of the easiest ways to modify …
Why would you want to purchase a boring, cookie-cutter frame, when you can create your own more beautiful, unique frame for less money? I have no idea! Picture this! You can very easily make your very own custom picture frame from wood trim! Not only is this a great idea for aesthetic purposes, but if you have a picture that …
Dark wood adds a rich, lustrous appeal to any home. If your furniture is dark wood, molding and other dark wood accents will help to beautifully showcase your furnishings. Deep burgundy and striking gold can be stunning against dark wood moldings and dark wood provides an excellent contrast to any light paint, furniture and fabric colors you choose. If your …
Did you know that forests cover over 30% of the world? They create oxygen to sustain us and homes for wildlife including many endangered species. They are the source for much of our food and medicine, and they soak up the detrimental carbon dioxide fumes that contribute to pollution in our environment. Trees are cut down at an astounding rate …
I’m not sure why anyone would paint a beautiful piece of wood instead of staining it. One would think that most people like to see the texture of wood. Stain leaves wood natural looking. It enhances and preserves the natural beauty and texture of wood, while paint covers and hides the wood. Paint is often more costly per gallon and …
Looking for a Thanksgiving with all the trimmings? Consider adding more character and dimension to your home with trim or molding. Trim and molding can infuse your home with rich details that only wood can provide, and adding trim work to your house is a great way to upgrade your home for very little money. Trim and molding are a …
Every time you beautify your home, you add value to your home. Molding is a simple, affordable way to add value to your home. And moldings can reflect any style, from the very ornate to an ultra-sleek modern look. There’s traditional wainscoating or crown molding in various styles, chair rail moldings to separate paint from wallpaper, different colors of paint …
A Durable, Stable, Beautiful Contemporary Design Solution A leading cause of damage to construction is moisture. Moisture can permeate wood, resulting in toxic mold that can destroy ordinary woods and create dangerous health issues. The Problem: By nature, wood is a biodegradable, unstable material – one that can rot and warp. The Solution: Thermal modification Thermal modification of wood is …
