· Materials · Kalns Ltd. ·
The wood and materials we work with.
Our primary material is solid wood — five species, each for its own use. Alongside these we work with veneers, laminates, composite stone, glass, and premium hardware from trusted European brands.
Wood species
Five species, one workshop.
Material · N°01
Oak
Quercus robur
Oak (Quercus robur) has been our workshop's primary material since day one. Its strength, density, and pronounced grain make it suitable for almost any project — from kitchen worktops to entrance doors and staircases. Properly cared for, an oak piece serves generations.
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Material · N°02
Walnut
Juglans regia
Walnut (Juglans regia) is among the most refined of European timbers. Its deep brown tone, fine grain, and gentle texture make it the wood of choice where aesthetics are the priority — from elegant dining tables to classical study libraries. Walnut rewards high-quality finishing and careful maintenance with a piece that only gains in beauty over the decades.
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Material · N°03
Ash
Fraxinus excelsior
Ash (Fraxinus excelsior) is among the most flexible of European timbers — its ability to take load without breaking makes it the first choice for projects involving steam-bent details: chair backs, table legs, handles. Ash's light tone and even grain also sit beautifully in contemporary interiors that prefer to move away from oak's pronounced figure.
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Material · N°04
Birch
Betula pendula
Birch (Betula pendula) is the local timber of Latvia and the wider Baltic region. Its even grain, pale tone, and moderate price make birch furniture a natural choice for everyday projects — from children's-room furniture to cost-conscious bedroom carcasses. It is also ecologically sound, as we source it from local suppliers.
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Material · N°05
Pine
Pinus sylvestris
Pine (Pinus sylvestris) is the traditional softwood of Latvia and Northern Europe. Its warm, resinous tone and ease of working make it the choice for country interiors, summer houses, and cost-conscious projects. For a pine piece to last, the finish is decisive — traditionally a wax or a natural oil that lifts the wood's figure.
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Materials beyond solid wood
A complex project calls for a complex palette of materials.
Veneers and laminates
For parts where solid wood is not functionally optimal — internal structures, wide panels, cost-conscious builds.
Composite stone
Silestone, Dekton, Caesarstone — for kitchen and bank worktops that take heavy heat loads.
Glass
Safety and laminated glass — in vitrines, partitions, staircases. With timber or metal frames.
Steel sub-frames
For staircases and complex builds — welded and primed in our workshop or in partnership.
Hardware and finish
Only trusted brands — which is why we can offer a 24-month warranty.
Mechanical hardware
- Drawer runners and sliding mechanisms
- Blum, Hettich
- Hinges and locking systems
- Grass, Häfele
Wood finish
- Natural oils and waxes (food-safe)
- Osmo, Rubio Monocoat, Treatex
- Water-based lacquers
- Sikkens, Sayerlack
Material choice is part of the project.
We advise on which material best fits your project — its budget, its space, its aesthetics, and its daily load. The consultation is free.
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