Is kwila good for furniture?
Kwila is considered one of the most durable furniture-grade timbers in the world, with a beautiful natural red colour and rich oils that give it everlasting properties. Strength and weather resistance makes it perfect for even the harshest of climates.
How do you stop a kwila from bleeding?
All you need to do in order to bleed-out the Kwila timber is hose the timber down with clean water until the tannin has stopped bleeding out of the wood and then allow to dry. Depending on the amount of tannin in the product, the process may need to be repeated several times.
How often do you need to oil kwila?
once every 12 months
As a general rule of thumb, a very protected Kwila setting may only require oiling once every 12 months. Where a semi-exposed setting might require every 6 months. In turn, a 100% exposed setting may require oiling every 3-6 months depending on the combined elements that it is open to.
How can we protect kwila?
Kwila decking should be kept dry and out of the weather until installation. On site each pack should be kept off the ground by at least 100mm by placing it on bearers and covered to protect from sun and rain. Free air circulation under the decking is very important to help minimise cupping and warping for any timber.
Do you need to stain kwila?
About six weeks after we’ve finished building your kwila deck we highly recommend you stain it. There are different shades of stains to choose from, We use Cabots natural stain we found this brings the kwila back to the original colour, If your kwila deck was a silver colour you would need a darker stain.
Is Merbau the same as kwila?
Merbau, also known as Kwila, is a common hardwood timber used for decking, screening and external joinery, which is sourced from Northern Queensland and South East Asia. It is reddish brown in colour and offers class 1 durability in above ground applications for outdoor use.
Does kwila go grey?
By finishing your Kwila / Merbau deck with Sioo:x Wood Protection it is possible to quickly achieve a consistent silver grey look which hardens to a silvery grey shell over time – looking great – while protecting your deck.
Does kwila expand?
Kwila hardwood decking should be spaced with 4mm min. gaps between decking boards. This will allow for some expansion & contraction as the decking boards acclimatise as well as allowing for drainage of surface water and good air circulation.
Should I oil or stain kwila?
If your deck is Kwila, for example, you may want to use an oil to preserve its deep red-brown hue. Wood stains add colour. So if you want to enhance your timber with a new colour, or if your deck is very weathered, a stain could be the way forward.
What screws to use for kwila?
We recommend 60mm stainless steel screws through the pre-drilled face of each board, two per joist. For 90×19 decking screws are also recommended. However, if you chose nails they should be of sufficient length (60mm) with annular grooves.
Does kwila shrink?
A kiln dried product will swell whereas a green or air dried product will shrink. The species is also a factor, Kwila is very stable so will not shrink or swell a lot, however other species like Jarrah, Salinga, Massa, Greenheart, Vitex, and others will shrink and swell a lot.
Can kwila be painted?
Can kwila products be painted and varnished at home? Yes, however it is not advisable, since the colour or varnish would not be long-lasting. The tannin in the wood can react adversely with most paints.
Do you stain kwila?
Does kwila need staining?
Does kwila rot in the ground?
It has natural resistance to both termites and fungal rotting, and it is suitable to use in areas susceptible to bushfires.
What is kwila timber furniture?
Kwila timber is a wonderful hardwood, that withstands our very harsh Australian climate, which is why we choose to sell furniture made from this fabulous timber. Due to its durability, stability and natural resistance to splitting, all furniture made from Kwila can remain permanently outdoors in all climates.
What is Pacific kwila wood?
Pacific Kwila is one of the world’s most stable woods with less than 3% shrinkage at 12% moisture content and is classified as one of the world’s “ironwoods.” It is double the density of teak and is 50% more dense than Oak.
How do I care for my kwila furniture?
Like anything your Kwila furniture needs the chance to dry if it gets wet. If leaves and plant matter is left to sit on your furniture, this can also cause mould. There are plenty of timber mould cleaners on the market. Use one of these to clean your furniture.
What is involved in restoring weathered kwila furniture that had weathered?
What is involved in restoring weathered Kwila furniture that had weathered to a silver/grey tone? As already mentioned you do not need to oil your Kwila furniture for durability. The fact that it has gone grey, does not mean that it is now no good. It has only lost its original colour due to the elements that it has been continually exposed to.