Why rubberwood is great for building furniture

WHY WE USE RUBBERWOOD FOR KIDS’ FURNITURE?

So, your not-so-little one’s toes are poking out of the cot railings or your Houdini has attempted the great escape one too many times. Couple that with the need for more storage space for the ever expanding toy and clothes collection and it’s probably fair to say your nursery furniture just isn’t cutting it anymore.

So, what now? In our experience (and there are a good few years between us here at TCFC) you need something ‘kid tough’ that will work well with the growing needs and tastes of little people.

Our advice would be to opt for furniture that is made from solid wood and that has quality joins (staying clear of glue as much as possible). Be wary of veneer finishes that may warp and chip.

If you are looking for a reliable hard wearing wood that doesn’t cost the child’s college fund, we recommend rubberwood.
#whatisrubberwood I hear you ask? Well, are you sitting comfortably?

A lot of our furniture is made from the marvellous stuff, which is better known for its sap (which is used to make latex) but it is also a super wood for making furniture.

Despite its name, rubberwood is a hard wood much like ash or teak, yet it has the suppleness and versatility to be crafted into beautiful furniture. Cue the cute vintage shapes and innovate, space-saving designs that will rival any flat pack furniture.

For those that are environmentally conscious it’s eco-friendly. Rubberwood is a by-product of the latex manufacturing process. This also makes this type of wood great value for money.

Its dense grain makes this wood super robust (it is ‘kid tough’) and is not prone to warping or shrinking like many other woods. This is why it’s a great alternative to your bog standard pine bed. All in all it’s a marvellous wood.

Take a peek at our range of beds and furniture made from rubberwood  here.

#whatisrubberwood? #kidtough