Author: Anita Hummel
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Differences Between Solid Wood, Plywood, Pressboard, And OSB?
When looking at different wood boards, it is good to know the difference between solid wood, plywood, pressboard, and OSB. Though they have similarities, they also have some differences. Solid wood is wood cut from a tree and made into products; plywood is engineered wood. Pressboard is made from paper, including recycled paper. OSB is…
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What Are Some Things That Can Be Made From Silk?
Silk is an ancient fabric that has been around for thousands of years. Silk fabric can be used for various products. Silk has long been used in the fashion industry for everything from silk garments to silk underwear. Silk has also been used for home decor, from silk pillows to silk curtains and comforters. At…
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What Fabric Is More Expensive: Silk, Polyester, Or Viscose?
When looking at different kinds of fabrics to use to create a product, it can be good to understand what is more expensive for other fabrics; silk, polyester, and viscose are the main types of fabrics. Silk is the most expensive fabric between silk, polyester, and viscose because of how silk is produced. Producing silk…
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Rubber Wood Vs. Maple Wood, Disadvantages And Advantages Of Each
When people consider buying furniture, sometimes they want to know if they should choose a piece made from rubberwood or maple wood. These woods have some similarities, but there are also some differences. Rubberwood and maple wood produce floors, furniture, cabinet, and other objects. Rubberwood comes from southeast Asia, and Maple wood grows worldwide but…
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Is Horsehair Used In Upholstery?
If you own an old settee or upholstery piece of furniture, you may find that it looks like horsehair is the stuffing for the furniture when you open it. As this was used long ago, finding a sofa with horsehair is not common. Horsehair is found today in mainly antique furniture that has been restored.…
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What Color Is Expresso Furniture?
When you buy furniture, they may tell you that your furniture is an expresso color. To some people, it may look black, and to others, brown. The expresso color in the furniture is a black-brown color, with some red and gold highlights showing through the color. The expresso color furniture can look more like brown…