Walnut tree in different time periods and at different stages of formation of the states attached exceptional importance. So, in many European countries (since the time of Antiquity), a walnut tree symbolized fertility and wealth, and nuts were used to shower newlyweds at a wedding ceremony. In Romania and Transylvania, completely different traditions were associated with these fruits, which were associated with a delay in pregnancy. As you can see, on the wedding day the bride hid as many nuts in the bodice as she wanted to delay the birth of the child for how many years. Today, walnuts are used in a completely different context, without taking old signs into account, but using the tree and its fruits in terms of practicality.
Main uses of American walnut wood
We will leave the confectionery and food industries for another time, and in this publication we will present information on veneering. For the production of products using raw materials harvested from European and American walnut. It is in the shade of “American walnut” that the veneer is dark brown, effectively stands out in contrast with its European counterpart in a lighter “honey” tone.
With such beautiful, refined wood, it is easy to design any stylish room, regardless of the direction of the interior. On the market you can also find an exclusive product line - American walnut veneer with a rare grayish color, including dark veins.
What are the features of American walnut
The uniqueness of such a material lies in its versatility, because the planed veneer and walnut board are actively used:
- in carpentry and for the manufacture of quality furniture and interior items;
- in the manufacture of rocking chairs and chairs, due to the high elasticity and strength of wood;
- for the manufacture of weapons butts and even propellers for helicopters;
- in the manufacture of sophisticated wooden musical instruments - the piano and grand piano.
The main characteristics of wood
The veneer color "American Walnut", as already noted, is dark brown. The uniqueness of the material is on the surface of amazing “bird pecks” - seed-sized knots that appear on the surface of the veneer in the form of colored small veins with small indentations closer to the middle. It looks interesting, but to some extent reduces the quality of the wood.
Another quality of walnut wood is its flexibility and easy, pleasant processing by hand or mechanically.
Features of wood drying are in duration due to slow processing. This is done to avoid cellular damage to natural American walnut veneer. Products with a damaged surface are actively warped and cracked, which does not look very impressive. The only way to get quality walnut products is by careful drying.
Below in the photo - veneer "American walnut" with a smooth surface, well-soaked stain or pigmenting composition. Especially for surface treatments, experts advise water-based nitro enamels and paints.
As you can see, this is a material with an interesting texture that can be used to decorate the floor or panels in the house. Having chosen the shade “American walnut”, you will give the interior an exquisite uniqueness and make it your own home.