Sometimes it comes with moderate grain patterns that are hard to distinguish.
Finishes for hemlock flooring.
Hemlock is an ideal product to use for wood flooring.
Hemlock s uses include flooring accents framing pulpwood and roofing shingles.
It looks great rough sawn.
If you are finishing a hemlock floor use a floor sander in place of a vibrating sander for major floor surfaces.
This species sands fairly well but does mar somewhat easily under heavy traffic.
Hemlock has a straight tight grain and should not require the use of a grain filler.
Hemlock sands well and accepts wood stain but as a softwood it requires special care to ward off blotchiness.
Hemlock is very strong has a long grain and is a renewable resource.
Hemlock is a great economical wood for country homes and barns.
A hemlock is easily recognizable because of its natural light brown tint.
Hemlock is used for many construction and craft projects from flooring to furniture.
It is resistant to rotting and it is also much less expensive than douglas fir for timber frame homes.
Nailing can be difficult as splitting occassionally occurs in the process.
Hemlock is somewhat difficult to saw properly.
Finishing softwood flooring.
It is pale in color and naturally richens over time.