Material · N°05
Pine — traditional, warm, country in character.
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.
Properties
- Latin name
- Pinus sylvestris
- Density
- 0.48–0.55 g/cm³
- Tone
- Warm yellow to pinkish brown
- Grain
- Pronounced, with resin pockets
- Hardness (Brinell)
- 1.6–1.9 kN
- Origin
- Latvia, Scandinavia, Northern Europe
Best suited for
- · Country-style furniture and summer-house fit-out
- · Cost-conscious projects
- · Rustic interiors
- · Children's rooms (with a safe finish)
- · Decorative ceiling and wall panelling
Care
How to keep the piece serving for decades.
Pine is soft — expect it to take on character with time (dents and scratches become part of the patina). Avoid concentrated point loads and hot surfaces without coasters. Maintenance — a soft cloth and a wax treatment every six months. The natural resinous tone grows warmer and more pronounced with the years.