What is the difference between alder and pine

Blue stain pine paneling on the walls with white pine on the ceiling. That's why I steered away from pine floors. I saw a house in our neighborhood and they were too patterned for me the grain stood out too much, made for a busy floor. But we used clear pine for our trim. It is stained dark and it is not splotchy. Here is a link that might be useful: Thread with my pictures. Pine and alder both have a propensity for going all blotchy when stained.

Using a sealer prior to applying any stain helps avoid this problem. Indem Sie weiterhin auf der Website surfen bzw. Mehr erfahren. Ultimate Lighting Sale. Bathroom Vanity Sale. Bestselling Chandeliers and Pendants.

Sign In. Join as a Pro. Houzz TV. Houzz Research. Shop Featured Holiday Categories. Home Decor. Holiday Decor. Christmas Trees. Holiday Lighting. Gift Cards. It is also soft enough for any molder knife to cut easily and can even be run through a molder faster than other hardwoods. Alder is also affordable enough to be culled, with the defective pieces saved for structural use and the prime alder going into the finest woodworking projects.

When prime alder is used for moldings, few — if any — defects, such as knots, splits or cracks, appear in the molding. This alder is know as "clear" and is highly regarded by woodworkers and consumers alike. Even though alder can be considered bland with no real character, it can be impressive when stained and lacquered. Alder wood is soft. Stain sinks readily into its open pores, and little stain is required to reflect a different character.

Stain should only be applied briefly to the surface of alder because the longer the stain sits on the surface, the darker the alder gets. Brazilian cherry can be costly, however, making it impractical for use in large areas. One solution is to use it in one key area, such as the kitchen and breakfast room. It provides contrast when installed against oak or maple, which often are used throughout the first floor. Darker woods will show dirt more easily, however.

And, they will show some fading in sunny spots or in places where throw rugs are used. There are many types of wood and several variations within some of the popular varieties. The key to selecting the best wood for your home is to think about where it will be used and how much traffic that area will receive.

Allison E. Beatty is a Chicago-area freelance writer. Michigan Ave. A lot depends on the density of a particular piece of wood. The both are nice-sounding guitars. Now my shellac-finished spruce body sounds very different compared to either of the Squiers Nov 20, Posts: 9.

Not a lot but some take the CV50 and CV60 strat there is just a slight slight difference and the only change that I am aware of is fingerboard wood. Nov 21, Posts: 7, Age: 75 Posts: 12, You must log in or sign up to reply here. Show Ignored Content.