Sometimes it comes with moderate grain patterns that are hard to distinguish.
Finishes for hemlock flooring.
Hemlock is somewhat difficult to saw properly.
It looks great rough sawn.
Hemlock is used for many construction and craft projects from flooring to furniture.
If you are finishing a hemlock floor use a floor sander in place of a vibrating sander for major floor surfaces.
Finishing softwood flooring.
Hemlock is a great economical wood for country homes and barns.
Compared to hardwood flooring a hemlock floor follows a different finishing procedure.
Hemlock has a straight tight grain and should not require the use of a grain filler.
Hemlock is very strong has a long grain and is a renewable resource.
This species sands fairly well but does mar somewhat easily under heavy traffic.
A hemlock is easily recognizable because of its natural light brown tint.
Hemlock sands well and accepts wood stain but as a softwood it requires special care to ward off blotchiness.
Glue holds well with hemlock flooring.
Hemlock s uses include flooring accents framing pulpwood and roofing shingles.
Nailing can be difficult as splitting occassionally occurs in the process.
It is pale in color and naturally richens over time.