Beech Wood Countertops and Table Tops
Beech
General Description:
Beech is a reddish brown hardwood with straight, fine close grain, and has a very even uniform appearance.
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Janka Hardness
1300
Color:
Beech offers a medium range of color variability. In the drying process, Beech which is steamed yields a pink/orangey tan color.
Color Change:
Beech undergoes a medium degree of color change with a slight muting of the orangey tan colors and an ambering in color over time.
Grain:
It has a fine, tight grain and large medullar rays, similar in appearance to maple or birch woods
Characteristics:
Beech is widely used in furniture where its light orangey tan color along with its fine graining and small rays offer a distinct contemporary look.
Finishing:
Finishes well with stains or transparent finishes.