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Characteristics of Hard Maple Wood

Characteristics of Hard Maple Wood
Hard Maple is a fantastic wood type for furniture; and it’s among the most popular woods for Amish furniture. But is it the right selection for you? And what’s the difference between hard and brown maple?  Hard Maple WoodThe Use of Maple Wood in AmericaMaple trees cover the landscape of the Northeast and Midwest United States, and they can be found throughout the country. Maple trees are recogniza...
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Amish Table Test: How Many People Can We Get On a Table?

Amish Table Test: How Many People Can We Get On a Table?
How many people can we get on top of an Amish table? We decided to put our furniture to the test...and wish you happy holidays in the process! We've always known our furniture is strong but we didn't realize it was THAT strong!The testThis furniture durability test features an Amish made table. We conducted this test by adding people one-at-a-time to see how much the table could take. Our director...
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FAQ: What Upholstery Should I Choose for my Furniture?

FAQ: What Upholstery Should I Choose for my Furniture?
When choosing upholstery fabric for upholstered furniture the first two things you should consider are how often will the furniture be used and who will be using it. Asking these two questions will help you determine how durable the fabric you choose should be. The durability of upholstery fabric is determined by its double rub count. Fabric with at least a 9,000 doublerub count is suitable for fu...
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The Stain Sample Process at DutchCrafters (Ordering Amish Furniture Stain Samples)

The Stain Sample Process at DutchCrafters (Ordering Amish Furniture Stain Samples)
An important step in ordering solid wood furniture is picking your wood stain. DutchCrafters is happy to send you stain samples so you can pick the perfect color for your home or business. Learn how to order stain samples from DutchCrafters in this quick 1-minute how-to video.How to Order Amish Furniture Stain SamplesOrdering Stain Samples couldn't be simpler:1) Order your samples OR call a furnit...
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What is Furniture Distressing?

What is Furniture Distressing?
What is distressed wood and what are the differences between distressing options? Why would I want my solid wood furniture distressed? These questions and more, answered by Beth at DutchCrafters. See if distressing is right for you. Explore your options for distressed finishes on your new wood furniture. Read about many wood finishes in our blog post, Wood Furniture Finishes. Or compare the distre...
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Who Can I Ask For Help With My Amish Furniture Order? [DutchCrafters FAQs]

Who Can I Ask For Help With My Amish Furniture Order? [DutchCrafters FAQs]
What do you do if you have questions about solid wood furniture or Amish furniture customization? Custom solid wood furniture opens up a world of opportunity but also presents you with many options. When questions arise, give DutchCrafters a call. We have a team of furniture specialists standing by, ready to answer your questions and help you with your decisions. Call us at (866) 272-6773 or email...
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Do You Make Custom Furniture? | A DutchCrafters FAQ

Do You Make Custom Furniture? | A DutchCrafters FAQ
Find your customized furniture at DutchCrafters! As an interior designer that we worked with said, "DutchCrafters knows the art of custom furniture." Custom solid wood furniture is our specialty. Start with our standard options, including size, wood type, finish, and hardware, and then talk to us about any further customization requests. We can re-size a piece for you, have it inscribed with your ...
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How Should I Clean My Wood Furniture? | DutchCrafters FAQs

How Should I Clean My Wood Furniture? | DutchCrafters FAQs
How should I clean my furniture? There are so many advertising claims and so much misinformation about cleaning solid wood furniture that it's hard to believe what you hear. From our experience, though, it's quite simple! Let Beth explain the basics and forever simplify your cleaning routine. It's important to dust regularly to keep the surface free from grains that can scratch the finish. Use a s...
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How Do I Protect My Solid Wood Furniture From Damage?

How Do I Protect My Solid Wood Furniture From Damage?
How can I protect my solid wood furniture from damage? What happens if I don't care for solid wood furniture? What causes a wood furniture split? What is this foggy white spot in my wood furniture? Today Beth answers these questions and more. Solid wood furniture is a significant investment, and we want you to get the most out of your solid wood furniture with a lifetime of use. However, you must ...
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What Wood Type Should I Choose for my Furniture? | Amish Furniture FAQs

What Wood Type Should I Choose for my Furniture? | Amish Furniture FAQs
Which wood type is best for my solid wood furniture? That's the question we help you answer answer in this first video of our DutchCrafters FAQ video series. Let Beth guide you through the basics of some of our most popular wood types at DutchCrafters, and learn more in our Learning Center wood types page.About DutchCraftersDutchCrafters is the premier retailer of Amish furniture handcrafted right...
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