There is no doubt that mahogany is the most suitable for making coffee tables. Under normal circumstances, elm is better as a coffee table. Elm wood is tough, clear in texture, moderate in hardness and strength, and can adapt to the general carved relief, with smooth plane, beautiful chord pattern and "chicken wing wood" pattern. After drying, shaping, carving and polishing, elm can make exquisite lacquer carving crafts. Russian old elm (purple elm) is the most classic, with the advantages of clear texture and less scarring. It is a precious material for making furniture. The raw material price of elm per cubic meter is about 1.500 yuan. Ulmus pumila has flat wood grain, clear pattern, good elasticity, moisture resistance and corrosion resistance. Air-dried density: 0.68g/cm3. The wood has moderate hardness and is easy to dry, deform and crack. It is the first choice for making coffee tables. Beautiful patterns and elegant colors.
Tips for purchasing tea table/coffee table
Check whether the purchased solid wood coffee table has a certificate of use and whether the contents marked on the certificate are consistent with the product. Also check whether there are important product information such as manufacturer's name, address, quality grade and after-sales commitment.
2. The high-quality solid wood coffee table has luster, no special smell and taste, and the texture is often staggered and the structure is uniform; Strong resistance to white rot fungi and termites. See if the formaldehyde content on the certificate exceeds the standard. The formaldehyde emission from wooden furniture shall not be greater than1.5 mg/l.
3. When selecting, check the overall process of the solid wood coffee table, such as whether it is really solid wood. The solid wood coffee table will make a crisp sound when knocked by hand, while the sound made by non-solid wood is relatively low. Whether the gap between components is too large, whether the product is cracked, etc.
4. The strength of the board surface can be pressed with fingers to feel the hardness of the board surface. Don't buy a soft coffee table.