What is special about mango wood?
It is heavy, dense and quite strong, which means it can sustain the weight necessary for building tables, chairs and bookcases to name a few. It’s also considered “water-resistant” thanks to its tropical origins, so it will stand the test of time outdoors, or in a kitchen or bathroom.
Why is mango wood so expensive?
Affordability. Due to it being a by-product of the thriving worldwide mango industry, mango wood is plentiful supply. This leads us to being able to source the wood at a lower costs when compared to other exotic woods such as teak, mahogany, and cypress.
Is mango Tree wood good for furniture?
In addition to polishing, mango wood is also friendly to waxing and staining, making it excellent for use in the creation of furniture or other household objects. While mango is not usually as resistant to the air like some other types of exotic hardwoods, it has excellent durability in water.
Is mango wood better than Oak?
Mango Furniture is High Quality Furniture Unlike inferior quality furniture made from pine, mango is a hardwood like oak, and is just as sturdy and hardwearing. Therefore you can be sure that when buying our mango furniture you will be getting the same high quality as if you were buying oak furniture.
Is mango wood easy to scratch?
Despite being a hard wood, Mango is very easy to work with. It does not require special tools and is less likely to crack or splinter as other woods.
Can mango wood be sanded back?
Unlike other woods, mango’s grain is wavy and circular, so sand with a light circular motion, until the item is smooth to the touch. Sand the mango wood with the 360-grit sandpaper again to smooth down any of the wood grain that may have swollen during the oil application, and wipe the surface with a tackcloth.
Can you stain solid mango wood?
Does Mango Wood Stain Easily? Of course, yes! It is extremely easy to stain mango wood in its own right. It reacts exceptionally well to sanding and staining and features colors like green, brown, pink, and diverse patterns due to a special fungus grown in the wood.