Is the wood smooth? I don't plan to paint or stain it and want to know if it's smooth enough to use as-is.
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Yes. We noted prior to buying concerning some of the comments about the finish. We are delighted by the condition of our desk and have not painted or stained it.
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Rebecca it is very smooth. I stained it with a satin oak finish and I am very happy with it.Mike
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Very smooth but without a polyurethane coat, you may have etching in the wood from your writing..
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The wood is unfinished. You'd probably want to put a protective coating on it if it was going to be somewhere damp. It's a good, solid piece of furniture.
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It is not completely smooth, but it's not "pebbly" either. I have several glass cutting boards to use next to my stove and sink, and this is the smoothest one I have. I just went to look at it again, and it's quite a bit smoother than my other ones.
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Dear James. I am not an expert in recognizing wood, but I can assure you it is not solid wood but it looks good for me. It is easy to clean and it does not look like a cheap piece of furniture. I clean the table with windex vinegar and it looks great. Once in a while I use wood polish. It is a nice looking table, if you want something simple. It is hard to guess what your expectations are, but I was not disappointed.
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I would consider it smooth. There is a very minimal amount of texture; just enough to keep it from being slick smooth.
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It is nicely sanded and readily takes stain. Just be advised that the stain will be blotchy and uneven due to the characteristics of pine. You might want to consider a wood conditioner before you stain it. I used Minwax Golden Oak stain (no conditioner) with a couple coats of Minwax Satin Polyurethane and it looks OK. I waxed the insides of the top and bottom rails and it slides very smoothly.
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The wood appears solid and durable. It isn't a laminate. If a solid simple rich wood is what you are after this will not disappoint you.
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You would definitely want to add a finish. Although the wood is sanded to smooth it, it's bare plywood.
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It doesn't look distressed at all. It's pretty evenly painted black. The wood grain shows nicely but of course it's just a design. We know its not solid wood. but I do love it.
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I don't know what kind of wood it is, but I am looking at mine and the wood is okay...not flimsy, but not heavy--the black painted part is wood too. I like it sitting behind my dining room set, and it looks good sitting there! I think if you buy it you will be happy, too (like myself and the others on this website). I purchased mine from Wayfair for $244 with free shipping, but it sells for up to $400+ shipping on other sites. I feel I got a very good buy.
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While I am not a woodworker, I do not think this wood would respond well to staining. More over, you'd definitely have to sand it down first as there is already a finish on it.
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Wood is solid with a good finish. Looks just like it is posted. Mine was damaged in the mailing and I did not return it as it was too much trouble as I live in Canada. I glued the damaged parts. I do not have to move it around so it is just fine.
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It feels like actual wood to me. It has been holding up pretty well so far, and I've had it for about seven months. My only complaint is the wheels don't sit flush. However I mostly keep it stationary so that doesn't bother me.
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I'm not good at telling what kind of wood it is, but it's very sturdy. It seems like a plywood and looks like it could easily be painted. It's thick and substantial, though. Hope this helps!
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i would call it a wood veneer. It's surface is smooth, you might have to rough it up a bit with sandpaper. The quality of this for the price is good. It is holding up well. The opening and closing mechanism is excellent....
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It is not laminated or varnished, but the paint finish is quite smooth, and I have had no problems with staining.
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It's treated, but not lacquered; i.e., it's smooth and treated so it won't absorb too much liquid, but it still has a natural wood feel.