Douglas Fir is best known for its tough fibre, dense grain structure and strength. Appreciated by designers and architects alike, it has a rich visual quality that responds to fine craftsmanship and finishing.

Attractive Grain and Colour,
Douglas Fir has a light, rose colour which darkens over time when exposed to UV rays. When sawn, its vertical grain is particularly attractive and has a remarkably straight grain pattern. The type and quantity; grain pattern, colour, texture and knot size; as well as quality manufacturing all determine the grade, with each grain having its own characteristics. Moisture content levels are carefully controlled in the highests grades to ensure products will meet the strict dimensional stability requirements of furniture manufacturers and cabinet makers.

Exceptional Finish,
Douglas Fir machines to an exceptional smooth, glossy finish and when dry it retains its shape and size without shrinking. swelling, cupping, warping, bowing or twisting, and generally won't show a raised grain. The higher grades of Douglas Fir are quite refined with sound, tight knots making it suitable for shelving, cladding and panelling. It is dimensional stable and recognised for its strength-to-weight ratio. Its high specific gravity provides superb nail and plate-holding ability.

Finishing Touch,
Clear coatings, transparent lacquer, varnishes, oils, wax, bright or subdued stains, tints or paints and enamels are all appropriate finishes.

Characteristics,
Durability: Rated as moderately resistant to decay. Requiring proper and adequate protection.

Finishing,
Paints, stains and varnishes all work well.

Workability,
Easy to cut, saw, plane, nail, turn and glue. Works very well with hand and power tools. Moulding qualities are very good.

Resistant to Abrasion,
Good, works well in areas where hardness is a factor.

Hardness,
Medium.