Cosmetic Standards 2020

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Knots
Filler
Cosmetic
Standards Wood Features
Slight variations in color, grain, cracks and knots are traits that showcase the unique characteristics of
the wood and add to the one-of-a-kind qualities of each piece. These small differences are highly
desirable and draw out the true beauty of the wood. It is important to keep in mind that all of these
features are unique and not considered defects.
Knots are natural imperfections in
the wood where tree branches were
enclosed within the trunk. Since
World Interiors furniture is made
from the entire tree, knots of
varying sizes and shapes will be
present. Small cracks may appear
within the knot. These small cracks
do not affect the structural
integrity of the furni-ture and are
not considered defects.
Since World Interiors uses the entire
tree to construct its furniture, some
knots and/or wind cracks may require the
use of filler. World Interiors only uses the
highest quality epoxy-based filler, which
will last the lifetime of the furniture. Care
is taken to blend the coloration as close
as possible but filler may be noticeable,
which is not considered a defect. By
using filler it prevents us from having to
waste parts the wood in the crafting
.
process making it eco-friendly.
Grain Variations
The tropical h
ardwood species used by
World Interiors in its solid hardwood furniture
has extreme grain and color variations.
These variations are truly a key element in
the beauty of the prod-uct, and make each
piece of furniture a unique work of art. As
such, these variations are unavoidable and
not considered defects.
Checking
C
hecks are hairline cracks in the wood
caused by natural tree movement from the
wind and natural elements. This checking is
inherent in the tropical hard-woods used by
World Interiors and do not constitute a
defect. Variations in cli-mate, environment,
and other factors such as air conditioning,
heaters, sunlight, etc. May cause these
cracks to open and close over time, which
is unavoidable and not considered a
defect. Some touch ups with a stain marker
may be necessary.
Mineral Deposits
Natural
Cracks
The presence of natural minerals such as
iro
n, phosphate, calcium, etc. In the soil
where the tree lived often causes
variations in the wood grain. These may
appear as rings, circles, lines, or shades
either darker or lighter than the regular
grain of the wood. These factors are
unavoidable and not considered defects.
Se
asonal cracks and splits may open from
time to time, but are considered normal in
solid, tropical hardwood furniture. In most
cases, the opening of natural cracks is a
result of changes in environment such as
humidity, sunlight, etc. These cracks are a
natural part of the wood, caused by tree
movement from the wind and natural
forces. As long as the crack is not
excessive it will not affect the structural
integrity of the furniture and is not
considered a defect.