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In our production, Drvenac uses hardwood from our region, including oak, walnut, ash, and birch. All four types of wood are considered high-quality globally. Their hardness is similar, with a specific weight of around 750 kg per m3. Oak and ash are species with lighter and more subdued colors, uniform transitions ranging from white to yellow-orange and reddish-ocher tones. Walnut and birch, often steamed for 5 days before drying, exhibit more playful patterns, strong annual rings, and colors that can range from white to entirely black within the same board.
For more details on the differences in wood types, refer to some of our products specifying the wood used in their construction.
How to Choose Wood and Metal Protection?
In wood protection, Drvenac uses either natural oils with a high wax content or polyurethanes. Each type of protection has its advantages and disadvantages. Oils with a high wax content provide a more natural feel to the wood upon touch and are easy to apply, which can also be practiced independently. Polyurethane protection involves applying polyurethane lacquer exclusively in a chamber, in two base coats and one final coat. While the wood surface may feel somewhat unnatural, the durability and protection are at a much higher level. For hospitality establishments with intensive use of wooden surfaces, our recommendation is polyurethane protection. For homes, we recommend both polyurethane and wax oils, depending on personal preferences.
Metal protection is achieved either through plastic coating with baking in chambers at a temperature of 160 degrees or by using metal lacquers in a lacquer chamber. Our recommendation is plastic coating, which is slightly more expensive but provides more durable protection.
To Paint or Stain Wood?
The natural appearance of wood gives it quality and uniqueness. Oak, walnut, birch, and ash are among the most expensive and highest-quality hardwoods, and we suggest not staining or painting them, as doing so would diminish their quality. Staining is recommended for softwoods and conifers. If adapting the wood color to the interior is necessary, we recommend staining with consultation from the manufacturer, noting that the color cannot match precisely with the color of particleboard, walls, or parquet, as many individual characteristics of solid wood affect the resulting shade.
Wooden utensils from our production are not stained or painted but are protected exclusively with natural oils certified for food contact.
Choosing the Dimensions of a Dining Table?
We would like to emphasize that for one seating place at a dining table, a minimum of 60 cm is required. For example, if you need a dining table for 6 people without end seating, the minimum required length is 180 cm. For 12 people with end seating, the minimum required length is 300 cm. The most common width for a dining table is between 70 and 90 cm, with a height of 75 cm.
