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Now you can start - Remember to enjoy the journey!

First lets look at the colour tones:-

 

bed_ms002 Let's look at light timber tones these are the creamist light colours.

 

 

 

centkwi001b Let's look at medium/tan timber tones these medium range are without the pink tones.

 

 

 

din_rc002 Lets look at medium pink/red timber tones these medium range are without the tan tones. 

 

 

sid_jar002Let's look at  darker and other timber tones these are the darkest available in natural colour.

 

 

azlistNow Let's Look at the Names:- 

Do you know the name of species or type of timber you want? A-Z List of species just to list them. 

 

What about using your own timber?

planks1Can you use your own timber? Yes  this is possible to!

 

 

 

puzzlepiece001Everything a little puzzling?

Not sure need a little more help?

3 easy ways to select the timber you really want...

  • You can choose the colour of timber you like.

  • You can cross out the colour of timber you do not like.

  • You can choose from a certain species like Queensland Maple or Tasmanian Oak. (Timber A-Z).

Let's take a closer look...

timber001ra 1. You can choose the colour of timber you like.

Seem straightforward?

Choose your best 3 colours choices.

Then choose the one option you  really like from there. 

Also consider there are other important facts to take into consideration  like where it is being used?

Is it a high traffic area?

Is it a hardwood (better for tables and high usage areas) or softwood (coasters or coverups are needed to protect the surface of the timber from possible damage).

Often when more than one person is deciding this option isn't as easy.

display_rw001.jpg 2. You can cross out the timber colour you do not like. (ending with the best option)

A friend of mine recommended this option, he and his partner were choosing laminate choices, and they were about to look at what they liked.

The kitchen manufacturer said, "no, do not choose the one you like, put asside the ones, you do not like.

They were amazed at how neither of them would have chosen the colour the decided on, yet they were so happy with their final selection, so give it a  try. (give it a go - you may be surprised!)

ent_tso002.jpg 3. You can choose from a certain species like Queensland Maple or Tasmanian Oak. (Timber A-Z). Or a name that you know and love.

This one is often dependant on timber selection to match existing decor or preferences of the timber you enjoy. If you are a lover of silky oak, or your like the figurative grain or appearance of a certain timber and you know the name of it.

Choose this from  A-Z list of species, when you know what you like, (sometimes you may know a timber species as a different name or a company, called a timber a certain name like Golden Gum, which isn't a species of timber, and is simply a combination of a gum with a mixture of lacquer stains.