Furniture Construction and Selection
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Furniture Construction and Selection
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Qualities of Hardwoods
Greater dimensional stability
Less pitch
More durability
Harder
Holds nails and screws better
Less likely to dent
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Hardwoods commonly used
Maple
Cherry
Pecan
Oak
Walnut
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Qualities of SoftwoodsDevelops checks and cracks
Not as strong as hardwood
Less expensive than hardwood
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Softwoods commonly used
Cedar
Pine
Redwood
Cypress
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Veneers
DefinitionThin slices of wood
Advantages of using veneersSolid wood is too expensive
Solid wood is too heavy
Greater strength
Less cost
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Furniture Joints
Important because they affect the life of the furniture, it’s durability, and it’s strength.
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Types of Joints
Biscuit Mortise and tenon Rabbet Butt
Mitered Dado Lap Dovetail
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Parts of Upholstered Furniture
FrameShould be kiln dried hardwoodJoints should be strengthened
Cushioning materialsSprings in seat basesThick cushioning applied over springs and frame.Foam, fiberfill, and down are used.
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Support Springs in MattressesBox springs
Coils attached to a base covered with padding
Coil springs:
Same as box, but not covered or padded
Flat springs:
Frame with flat springs
Number of coils?
Good quality has 300 or more
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Metals in Furniture Construction
Aluminum
Iron
Steel
Used for:Lawn chairs
Outdoor furniture
Modern furniture
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Advantages and Disadvantages of Using Metal Furnishings
Advantages:Light or heavy
Inexpensive
Strong
Disadvantages:Bends
Dents
Brittle
Rusts and tarnishes
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Plastic furniture
Advantages:Imitates other materials
Light weight
Durable
Inexpensive
Easy to clean
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Buying Case Furniture
Check for:Surface finish, back and inside finish
Solid construction
Sturdy base
Working parts
Drawers open smoothly
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Buying Upholstered Furniture
Check for:Zippers
Underlining
Spring quality
Comfort
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Shopping for Furniture
Information and materials you should take with you when you shop for furniture:
Measurements: what size are door openings
Colors: Carpet, wallpaper, paint, fabric to match