Solid wood product gives you a natural look and each piece is unique. Solid wood also does not break down like particleboard or mdf when exposed to moisture. It will bend and move with extreme moisture but it will not breakdown. When working with solid wood, each piece is unique and many times each piece within a collection is unique and will take a finish differently because of that. Also expect minor, non-structural seasoned splitting, knots, natural staining from knots [especially through white paint]. One must remember that it is not an engineered product…you get what you get from nature and the factories need to work with and around the natural characteristics of wood. Perfection is not attainable. If you are looking for perfection, you should consider buying a engineered veneered product and give up the look, depth of finish, feel and longevity of solid wood.
Solid wood product gives you a natural look and each piece is unique. Solid wood also does not break down like particleboard or mdf when exposed to moisture. It will bend and move with extreme moisture but it will not breakdown. When working with solid wood, each piece is unique and many times each piece within a collection is unique and will take a finish differently because of that. Also expect minor, non-structural seasoned splitting, knots, natural staining from knots [especially through white paint]. One must remember that it is not an engineered product…you get what you get from nature and the factories need to work with and around the natural characteristics of wood. Perfection is not attainable. If you are looking for perfection, you should consider buying a engineered veneered product and give up the look, depth of finish, feel and longevity of solid wood.